Colin Firth admitted there was “immense excitement” about the forthcoming Oscars ceremony where he will be hoping to repeat his Bafta triumph.

Colin Firth was crowned the country’s Leading Actor as The King’s Speech swept the board at the Orange British Academy Film Awards (Baftas).

Colin Firth was crowned the country’s Leading Actor as The King’s Speech swept the board at the Orange British Academy Film Awards (Baftas).