Gilliam 'embarrassed' by fellowship honour

Director Terry Gilliam was embarrassed to step on stage to accept his Fellowship award at Sunday night's Bafta awards - because he fears it signals the end of his career.

Director Terry Gilliam was embarrassed to step on stage to accept his Fellowship award at Sunday night's Bafta awards - because he fears it signals the end of his career.

Former 'Monty Python' star Gilliam followed in the footsteps of Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg by receiving the prestigious honour, which recognises exceptional contribution to filmmaking.

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