Dame Helen Mirren was queen of the Baftas tonight – winning best actress for her role as the monarch – while her movie was crowned best film.

One of the biggest film festivals in Europe was launched tonight in Ireland with the promise of controversy and the best in international cinema.

Veteran Irish actor Peter O’Toole has collected a BAFTA Best Actor nomination for his latest film, Venus.

Two films about British institutions - The Queen and Bond movie Casino Royale - lead the field for this year's Bafta awards.