LA critics honour Firth for royal role

Monarchy drama 'The King’s Speech' earned a clutch of accolades today from the influential Los Angeles Film Critics Association.

Colin Firth, who plays the Queen’s father, George VI as he struggles to overcome a debilitating stammer, scooped the best actor award, and Geoffrey Rush, who plays his speech therapist Lionel Logue, was runner-up for the best supporting actor section.