News: Bafta Nominations For Death of Stalin & Paddington 2. Joanna Lumley To Host.

The Death of Stalin and Paddington 2 have both picked up nominations for Bafta Awards in the shortlist announced today.

Armando Iannucci's Soviet satire is up for or Best Adapted Screenplay and Outstanding British Film. Paddington 2 is in contention for the same awards and also a third  – Hugh Grant is nominated for Best Supporting Actor.

It has also been announced today that Joanna Lumley will be hosting the awards for the first time following the announcement that Stephen Fry will not be hosting them this year.

The winners will be announced on Sunday 18 February at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Full list of nominations here.

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