Richard E Grant has been chosen to host the 76th annual Baftas, and he is well aware of the pressure that comes with the job. The celebrated actor, 65, is tasked with making a three-hour statue ceremony entertaining for celebrities in the theatre and the millions of punters watching at home. Grant is no stranger to awards shows, having been nominated for an Oscar for his role in Can You Ever Forgive Me? in 2019. He is also a veteran of the Baftas, having been nominated for his roles in Withnail and I and Gosford Park. He is well aware of the importance of the role, saying: “It’s an incredible privilege to be asked to host the Baftas. I’m looking forward to the challenge of making the evening a success and to celebrating the best of British and international film-making.” With his insider-outsider status, personal jokes that punch up, never down, and zinger delivery, Grant is sure to make the 76th annual Baftas a night to remember.
