Chicago and Gangs of New York head Bafta shortlist

Glitzy musical Chicago and the gritty Gangs of New York will fight it out for glory at the Bafta film awards as they headed the shortlist today with 12 nominations each.

Chicago’s haul included a best actress nomination for Renee Zellweger, but her co-star Catherine Zeta Jones is only up for best supporting role.