EDITH BOWMAN RETURNS TO HOST BBC THREE RED CARPET SHOW FOR THE EE BRITISH ACADEMYFILM AWARDS

London, 21 January: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is delighted to announce that Edith Bowman willhost the BBC Three coverage of the EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 10 February. This is Edith’s third year hosting the show.

Edith said: “I'm so excited to be hosting the pre-show for BBC Three at this year’s EE British Academy Film Awards once again. It’s the most important date in the British film calendar and to be part of it is thrilling; chatting to the great and good of the film world, celebrating what another fantastic year it has been for the men and women both in front of and behind the camera.”

Edith will be chatting to the nominees as well as other A-list celebrities as they arrive on Britain’s most prestigious red carpet. The programme will also feature highlights from the awards over the years, including the funniest acceptance speeches, red carpet successes and disasters, along with all the unexpected moments that happen on live television.

The show will be broadcast on Sunday 10 February on BBC Three before the ceremony, which will be broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD andhosted by Stephen Fry. The ceremony is also broadcast in all major territories around the world. On the night, www.bafta.org will feature redcarpet highlights, photography and winners interviews, as well as dedicated coverage on its social networks including Facebook, Twitter (@BAFTA / #EEBAFTAs), Tumblr and Pinterest.