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THE Bafta's are back with a bang as the annual ceremony returns tonight, 10 February.

Here's everything you need to know about who was nominated for the Outstanding British Film Bafta ...

 Bohemian Rhapsody has been nominated in the Outstanding British Film category
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Bohemian Rhapsody has been nominated in the Outstanding British Film categoryCredit: AP:Associated Press

Who are the Bafta 2019 Outstanding British Film nominees?

The film industry has produced some stellar work this year.

To be eligible for nomination as Outstanding British Film, a movie "must have significant creative involvement by individuals who are British".

Here's the shortlist of the best British work as selected by the institution:

  • Psychological thriller, Beast
  • Biography of the rock band Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody
  • Historical period comedy-drama about Queen Anne, The Favourite
  • Biographical film of fashion designer Alexander McQueen, McQueen
  • Film about famous comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, Stan and Ollie
  • Psychological crime thriller starring Joaquin Phoenix, You Were Never Really Here
 Based on critical reception and performance at the recent Golden Globes, Bohemian Rhapsody or The Favourite are likely to take the crown
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Based on critical reception and performance at the recent Golden Globes, Bohemian Rhapsody or The Favourite are likely to take the crown

What are the latest odds on the winner?

The Favourite took the crown for Outstanding British Film.

And according to bookies , the actress Olivia Colman could also lift a gong.

The bookies odds were as follows:

  • The Favourite - WINNER
  • Bohemian Rhapsody - 9/2
  • Stan & Ollie - 8/1
  • You Were Never Really Here - 12/1
  • McQueen -16/1
  • Beast - 20/1
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When are this year's Bafta awards?

This year's Bafta awards will take place on February 10 at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Since 2002 the ceremony has been held in February to precede the Oscars and Ampas (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences).

This is to ensure they take place during the film industry's awards season.

Before that they had been held in April or May.

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