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2018 BAFTA Film Awards live stream

By Daniel George

A set builder polishes a statue as preparations are made for the BAFTA awards at the Royal Opera House, London, ahead of the awards show on Sunday evening. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/PA Images via Getty Images)
A set builder polishes a statue as preparations are made for the BAFTA awards at the Royal Opera House, London, ahead of the awards show on Sunday evening. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/PA Images via Getty Images) /
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Before Americans hand out their golden statues, Britons will prepare to hand out masks during the 2018 BAFTA Film Awards live stream later tonight.

Awards season is starting to wrap up as we approach the Academy Awards, and we’re just hours from the next biggest event in last year’s recap of cinematic excellence, the 2018 BAFTA Film Awards. The lovely Joanna Lumley will serve as the host of tonight’s proceedings, having earned a BAFTA fellowship last year and proving she’s still got it into her 70s with a movie adaptation of her famous television series, Absolutely Fabulous. It’s the first time in a decade Stephen Fry will not be the host.

Unfortunately, what separates the prestige of the 2018 BAFTA Film Awards and that of an American awards ceremony is the turnout. While the Best Actor and Best Actress nominees are all expected to attend tonight, only two Best Supporting Actor contenders will be in the theater, while Laurie Metcalf is the only Best Supporting Actress nominee not making it across the pond. Considering how often Judi Dench and Maggie Smith are nominated (and win) Emmys and Oscars yet don’t travel from Britain to America to collect their trophies, there’s a certain level of understanding there.

Regardless, the 2018 BAFTA Film Awards are here to celebrate the best in cinematic excellence, no matter the country of origin. That much is indicated by The Shape of Water’s leading 12 nominations across most categories, as well as presenters Lupita Nyong’o, Jennifer Lawrence, Orlando Bloom, Salma Hayek, Sir Patrick Stewart, Karen Gillan, Bryan Cranston and Will Poulter coming together to keep the show going.

As there is a wide range of time zone differences between Britain and across the United States, there will be a tape delay for the 2018 BAFTA Film Awards. Here’s the best way you can watch the show’s “live stream” online:

Date: Sunday, Feb. 18
Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Channel: BBC America
Live Stream: Stream 1 | Stream 2

Best of luck to all the nominees in their categories!