King’s Speech sweeps the board

THE King’s Speech has dominated the BAFTAS, picking up a number of awards including Best Film and Leading Actor for Colin Firth.

It was the second year running Firth won the prize and he joked: “I like coming here, thank you BAFTA.”

Other stars from the film were also honoured, with Helena Bonham Carter winning the Supporting Actress award for her role as the young Queen Mother, while co-star Geoffrey Rush picked up the Supporting Actor prize for his portrayal of speech therapist Lionel Logue.