Baftas: Argo wins best film award

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Argo has continued its award-winning streak, picking up three Baftas including the top prize for best film.

Ben Affleck was named best director for his film about the rescue of American hostages in Iran, following its success at the Golden Globes last month.
Daniel Day-Lewis won the award for best actor for his role in Lincoln, while French actress Emmanuelle Riva was the surprise best actress winner for Amour.
James Bond film Skyfall won the award for outstanding British film.
'Second act' Argo beat Les Miserables, Life of Pi, Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty to win the best film award and Affleck triumphed over Kathryn Bigelow, Michael Haneke, Ang Lee and Quentin Tarantino for the director honour.
Accepting his best director award on stage, Affleck made reference to his career of the past decade, when he fell out of favour in Hollywood.

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BAFTAS - MAIN WINNERS

Best film - Argo
Director - Ben Affleck
Best actor - Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln
Best actress - Emmanuelle Riva, Amour
Best supporting actor - Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained
Best supporting actress - Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables

"This is a second act for me - you've given me that and I'm so grateful and proud. I want to dedicate this to anyone that's trying to get their second act because you can do it," he said.

He added later it was a "wonderful, warm surprise" to win the best film award, while producer George Clooney praised the star, saying "you are remarkable at what you do".
Argo also picked up the award for best editing.
During his acceptance speech, Day-Lewis paid tribute to his fellow nominees who included Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Hugh Jackman and Joaquin Phoenix.
"I don't know if I deserve this, but I do know that every single one of you deserve it at least every bit as I do," he said.
Despite going into the awards with 10 nominations, Day-Lewis was Lincoln's sole success.