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Stars from the world of TV are arriving at the red carpet for this year's Bafta Awards, with Olympic satire Twenty Twelve and BBC drama Accused nominated. Stars from the world of TV have arrived for this year's Bafta Awards, with Olympic satire Twenty Twelve and BBC drama Accused nominated.
They have four nominations each, as do The Girl, about Alfred Hitchcock, and Last Tango in Halifax, starring Sir Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid.They have four nominations each, as do The Girl, about Alfred Hitchcock, and Last Tango in Halifax, starring Sir Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid.
Sir Derek is up against Sean Bean, who played transvestite Tracie in Accused, for the best actor award.Sir Derek is up against Sean Bean, who played transvestite Tracie in Accused, for the best actor award.
Michael Palin, who is to get a Bafta fellowship said: "It knocks you out". Michael Palin, who is to get a Bafta fellowship, said: "It knocks you out".
He told the BBC on the red carpet: "There's a great variety of things I've done, I've worked with some amazing people, it's been a nice, diverse career, really.He told the BBC on the red carpet: "There's a great variety of things I've done, I've worked with some amazing people, it's been a nice, diverse career, really.
"I think I was chosen [for the award] because I've done a lot of different programmes, I've worked a lot in comedy and in travel and for Python and the travel programmes, we were the first to do both in the way they were done.""I think I was chosen [for the award] because I've done a lot of different programmes, I've worked a lot in comedy and in travel and for Python and the travel programmes, we were the first to do both in the way they were done."
Olivia Colman, who is up for two Baftas for Twenty Twelve and Accused, said on the red carpet: "I keep thinking maybe there's been a mistake, we'll see how it goes," and joked that she felt "a little bit sick" when she got her nominations, adding she was "honoured" to be there.
Nominee Jessica Hynes said on the red carpet she was "honoured" to be there.Nominee Jessica Hynes said on the red carpet she was "honoured" to be there.
She is in the category for best female in a comedy performance in Twenty Twelve, and told the BBC that being up for a Bafta was "the pinnacle" and a "really big honour, everybody's dream, it's the ultimate".She is in the category for best female in a comedy performance in Twenty Twelve, and told the BBC that being up for a Bafta was "the pinnacle" and a "really big honour, everybody's dream, it's the ultimate".
She added that Twenty Twelve had a "really good team and fantastic script", and that she was "rooting for everyone" nominated.She added that Twenty Twelve had a "really good team and fantastic script", and that she was "rooting for everyone" nominated.
Co-star Hugh Bonneville, who is up for best male in a comedy performance, said: "I'm thrilled that she show's been recognised, it had its peak like a supreme athlete just before the Games."
He added that it connected with viewers because "it's not about the Olympics, it's about management and committees and people trying to do their best but not really qualified to do so".
"Some of our storylines mirrored reality, it's uncanny how [writer and director] John Morton predicted a few things and it made the show all the richer for it."
Bean described his role - a complete change from his previous work - as "a wonderful opportunity".Bean described his role - a complete change from his previous work - as "a wonderful opportunity".
"It was totally the opposite to the parts I'd played before, in that sense it was a real challenge," he said."It was totally the opposite to the parts I'd played before, in that sense it was a real challenge," he said.
He added that he had always wanted to work with the acclaimed writer Jimmy McGovern and that he said "yes" straight away to the role.He added that he had always wanted to work with the acclaimed writer Jimmy McGovern and that he said "yes" straight away to the role.
Last year, the best actor trophy went to Dominic West for his portrayal of serial killer Fred West in ITV's Appropriate Adult.Last year, the best actor trophy went to Dominic West for his portrayal of serial killer Fred West in ITV's Appropriate Adult.
Sienna Miller, who is up for best actress for playing American model and actress Tippi Hedren in The Girl, said on the red carpet: "It was a great role because there was an awful lot to get my teeth into," adding that it was going to be a "fun night".Sienna Miller, who is up for best actress for playing American model and actress Tippi Hedren in The Girl, said on the red carpet: "It was a great role because there was an awful lot to get my teeth into," adding that it was going to be a "fun night".
'Huge personality'
British actor David Harewood, who is in US drama Homeland, said he was "very lucky to be a part of it" adding: "Superman's British, Batman's British, Spider-Man's British - it's great that British actors are having such success abroad".British actor David Harewood, who is in US drama Homeland, said he was "very lucky to be a part of it" adding: "Superman's British, Batman's British, Spider-Man's British - it's great that British actors are having such success abroad".
Graham Norton will host the ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall, which sees Toby Jones nominated in the best leading actor category for his performance as film director Hitchcock in The Girl, alongside Ben Whishaw who is in the running for playing Richard II.Graham Norton will host the ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall, which sees Toby Jones nominated in the best leading actor category for his performance as film director Hitchcock in The Girl, alongside Ben Whishaw who is in the running for playing Richard II.
Jones said on the red carpet: "It's interesting playing Alfred Hitchcock in any way at all, he's a huge personality."Jones said on the red carpet: "It's interesting playing Alfred Hitchcock in any way at all, he's a huge personality."
He added that the drama portrayed "one of the darker passages of his life", adding that there was " a nervousness" at portraying him but that "hopefully I managed to balance out the darker side with the more understandable side". He said his father was nominated in the soap opera category so it was a family event for him. He added that the drama portrayed "one of the darker passages of his life", adding that there was "a nervousness" at portraying him but that "hopefully I managed to balance out the darker side with the more understandable side". He said his father was nominated in the soap opera category so it was a family event for him.
Doctor Who's 50th anniversary is to be celebrated during the ceremony, and the show's boss and lead writer Steven Moffat said it was "really exciting" in what has been "an amazing year".Doctor Who's 50th anniversary is to be celebrated during the ceremony, and the show's boss and lead writer Steven Moffat said it was "really exciting" in what has been "an amazing year".
The show's co-star Jenna-Louise Coleman added she had enjoyed watching people having their photograph taken with a couple of Daleks on the red carpet.The show's co-star Jenna-Louise Coleman added she had enjoyed watching people having their photograph taken with a couple of Daleks on the red carpet.
She added that she had become "quite skilled" at keeping any plot spoilers secret, with the finale of the series looming next week.She added that she had become "quite skilled" at keeping any plot spoilers secret, with the finale of the series looming next week.
Presenter Clare Balding, who is to receive a Bafta Special Award, said she felt "a mixture of amazement, incredulity and real joy", adding: "My montage during the ceremony could include a lot of bad hair!"
Sheridan Smith has earned her first Bafta nomination in the best actress category for Mrs Biggs, based on the true story of the wife of Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs.Sheridan Smith has earned her first Bafta nomination in the best actress category for Mrs Biggs, based on the true story of the wife of Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs.
She will face competition from Rebecca Hall for Parade's End and Anne Reid for Last Tango In Halifax.She will face competition from Rebecca Hall for Parade's End and Anne Reid for Last Tango In Halifax.
Last Tango in Halifax, which told the story of teenage sweethearts reunited through Facebook 60 years on, is nominated in the best drama series category, while Sarah Lancashire is up for best supporting actress.Last Tango in Halifax, which told the story of teenage sweethearts reunited through Facebook 60 years on, is nominated in the best drama series category, while Sarah Lancashire is up for best supporting actress.
There are two nominations for Peter Capaldi, who is up for best actor for BBC Two's 1950s newsroom drama The Hour and best male performance in a comedy programme for his role as foul-mouthed spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in The Thick Of It.There are two nominations for Peter Capaldi, who is up for best actor for BBC Two's 1950s newsroom drama The Hour and best male performance in a comedy programme for his role as foul-mouthed spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in The Thick Of It.
The Thick Of It is in the running for best comedy, along with Twenty Twelve, Episodes and Hunderby.The Thick Of It is in the running for best comedy, along with Twenty Twelve, Episodes and Hunderby.
Steve Coogan's return as Alan Partridge in Welcome To The Places Of My Life is also nominated for best performance in a comedy programme, along with Inbetweeners star Greg Davies, who is recognised for Cuckoo.Steve Coogan's return as Alan Partridge in Welcome To The Places Of My Life is also nominated for best performance in a comedy programme, along with Inbetweeners star Greg Davies, who is recognised for Cuckoo.
Coronation Street and EastEnders face Holby City and Shameless in the soap and continuing drama category - won last year by ITV's Coronation Street.Coronation Street and EastEnders face Holby City and Shameless in the soap and continuing drama category - won last year by ITV's Coronation Street.
The best sport and live event shortlist features the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Super Saturday on BBC One, Channel 4's Paralympics coverage and the Wimbledon 2012 Men's Final.The best sport and live event shortlist features the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Super Saturday on BBC One, Channel 4's Paralympics coverage and the Wimbledon 2012 Men's Final.
Viewers have been voting for the winner of the audience award, with Call the Midwife, Game of Thrones, The Great British Bake Off, Homeland, the Olympic Opening Ceremony and Strictly Come Dancing competing for public support.Viewers have been voting for the winner of the audience award, with Call the Midwife, Game of Thrones, The Great British Bake Off, Homeland, the Olympic Opening Ceremony and Strictly Come Dancing competing for public support.