BAFTA Awards 2024: Stars line the red carpet ahead of awards ceremony

ITV News' Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda reports from the red carpet

Famous guests are arriving on the red carpet ahead of the British Academy Film and TV awards (BAFTA), ahead of this evening's ceremony.

The event, at London's Royal Festival Hall, will be hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan.

The awards ceremony takes place this afternoon before being broadcast at 7pm.

Netflix series The Crown is leading the way at this year's British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTA).

The final series of the royal drama is up for eight awards including a leading actor nomination for Dominic West, who played the then-Prince Charles, and Elizabeth Debicki for her role as Princess Diana.

Black Mirror's Demon 79 episode follows closely behind The Crown with seven nominations, including a leading actress nomination for Anjana Vasan and writing nods for series creator Charlie Brooker and Bisha K Ali.

Yorkshire-based series Happy Valley also has seven nominations, including the memorable moment award, which is chosen by the public.

Pictures from the red carpet as stars begin to arrive

Ellie Simmonds attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2024. Credit: PA Images
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2024. Credit: PA Images
Matt Willis and Emma Willis attending the BAFTA TV Awards Credit: PA Images
Alex Scott attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2024. Credit: PA Images
Lorraine Kelly attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2024. Credit: PA Images
Martin Freeman attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2024. Credit: PA Images
Joe Lycett attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2024. Credit: PA Images

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