UK’s best Oscar chances likely to come in non-acting categories

Martin McDonagh – one of the hopefuls for this year’s Oscars (Ian West/PA)

The UK could struggle to win big at Sunday’s Academy Awards, with most chance of success likely to come in categories for achievement off screen.

Just two British performers have received a nod: Bill Nighy in the best actor category, for the period drama Living, and Andrea Riseborough for best actress, recognising her role in the gritty movie To Leslie.