We love Olivia Colman even more than we thought, the BBC is still the daddy in broadcasting – and toilet breaks tell you more about the television industry than you'd imagine
*1. Olivia Colman is our Jennifer Lawrence*
Colman took to the stage three times: for Twenty Twelve, as part of the cast; for Twenty Twelve, for best female comedy performance; and for Accused, which bagged her best supporting actress. She chose to share the latter with her co-star Ann-Marie Duff: "We are Ann Molivia Colmuff", and generally made everyone fall that bit more in love with her, for being funny, self-deprecating and exactly the sort of person you'd want to go to the pub with. Her overall verdict? "This is a really lovely evening." Quite.
*2. Crying is an art*
Colman almost blubbed, but pulled back from the brink. Clare Balding's special-award speech came to an end with another near-sob, this time after thanking her mother, father, and partner, Alice. But the best cry of all belonged to Sheridan Smith, who arrived on stage in fits of tears, quickly correcting herself: "I'm so sorry, you shouldn't cry, you look like a knob." Then she swore, then she cried some more: "How embarrassing."
*3. Everyone actually calls each other "darling"*
It's not just a cliche. It's also true. I heard it repeatedly, and am trying hard not to do it myself. Darling. (Sorry.)
*4. It was all about the back seats*
This was a strong year for surprise winners, which meant it sometimes took recipients a while to get to the stage from their seats near the rafters. BBC2's Murder defeated the lauded Henry II in best single drama; ITV's Savile expose lost to a Granada investigation into paedophilia within the Catholic Church; and BBC3's The Revolution Will Be Televised beat hot tip Cardinal Burns for best comedy programme.
*5. The B in Bafta stands for BBC*
The BBC dominated this year, so much so that it was a genuine shock when another broadcaster was victorious. This was particularly the case in the soap and continuing drama category: given that EastEnders' big dramatic moment, involving Kat, Alfie, Derek and the affair, had the audience in inappropriate giggles, surely this should have been Coronation Street's year? Poor Tyrone.
*6. Wee breaks are political*
The ceremony is around three hours long, so toilet breaks are inevitable. By far the largest audience exodus came during the reality and constructed factual slot – an indication of industry snobbery, perhaps? – which saw Made in Chelsea walk away with the prize. But there were definitely people who went to the loo during the memorial reel. I silently judged them.
*7. Romola Garai knows how to present an award*
By introducing her comedy category with an anecdote about post-birth vaginal tearing – "I didn't think I'd be laughing at anything for a while"– Romola Garai managed to both silence the audience for a second, and, immediately afterwards, earn the most impressed whoops of the night.
*8. It all means a lot*
When Olivia Colman stepped up to get her first individual award, the sweetest part of her speech was an acknowledgement that she was, in fact, overwhelmed. "Turns out it does mean a lot," she said, choking back the tears. When Grayson Perry picked up his Bafta for Specialist factual, he was forced to agree.
*9. ... unless you're Danny Boyle*
The Paralympics were a shock winner of the sport and live event category, while Game of Thrones mobilised its international audience to win the Radio Times audience award. This meant the Olympics opening ceremony didn't get anything at all. Sure, Boyle brought the entire nation together while persuading the actual Queen to get involved in a skydiving skit. But Game of Thrones has got dragons in it.
*10. Olivia Colman still has something to aim for*
The only standing ovation was reserved for Michael Palin, who accepted his fellowship with an amiable speech which wasn't nearly as long as Vanessa Redgrave's felt at the film Baftas in 2010. Come on Olivia, buck up your ideas. Darling. Reported by guardian.co.uk 19 hours ago.
*1. Olivia Colman is our Jennifer Lawrence*
Colman took to the stage three times: for Twenty Twelve, as part of the cast; for Twenty Twelve, for best female comedy performance; and for Accused, which bagged her best supporting actress. She chose to share the latter with her co-star Ann-Marie Duff: "We are Ann Molivia Colmuff", and generally made everyone fall that bit more in love with her, for being funny, self-deprecating and exactly the sort of person you'd want to go to the pub with. Her overall verdict? "This is a really lovely evening." Quite.
*2. Crying is an art*
Colman almost blubbed, but pulled back from the brink. Clare Balding's special-award speech came to an end with another near-sob, this time after thanking her mother, father, and partner, Alice. But the best cry of all belonged to Sheridan Smith, who arrived on stage in fits of tears, quickly correcting herself: "I'm so sorry, you shouldn't cry, you look like a knob." Then she swore, then she cried some more: "How embarrassing."
*3. Everyone actually calls each other "darling"*
It's not just a cliche. It's also true. I heard it repeatedly, and am trying hard not to do it myself. Darling. (Sorry.)
*4. It was all about the back seats*
This was a strong year for surprise winners, which meant it sometimes took recipients a while to get to the stage from their seats near the rafters. BBC2's Murder defeated the lauded Henry II in best single drama; ITV's Savile expose lost to a Granada investigation into paedophilia within the Catholic Church; and BBC3's The Revolution Will Be Televised beat hot tip Cardinal Burns for best comedy programme.
*5. The B in Bafta stands for BBC*
The BBC dominated this year, so much so that it was a genuine shock when another broadcaster was victorious. This was particularly the case in the soap and continuing drama category: given that EastEnders' big dramatic moment, involving Kat, Alfie, Derek and the affair, had the audience in inappropriate giggles, surely this should have been Coronation Street's year? Poor Tyrone.
*6. Wee breaks are political*
The ceremony is around three hours long, so toilet breaks are inevitable. By far the largest audience exodus came during the reality and constructed factual slot – an indication of industry snobbery, perhaps? – which saw Made in Chelsea walk away with the prize. But there were definitely people who went to the loo during the memorial reel. I silently judged them.
*7. Romola Garai knows how to present an award*
By introducing her comedy category with an anecdote about post-birth vaginal tearing – "I didn't think I'd be laughing at anything for a while"– Romola Garai managed to both silence the audience for a second, and, immediately afterwards, earn the most impressed whoops of the night.
*8. It all means a lot*
When Olivia Colman stepped up to get her first individual award, the sweetest part of her speech was an acknowledgement that she was, in fact, overwhelmed. "Turns out it does mean a lot," she said, choking back the tears. When Grayson Perry picked up his Bafta for Specialist factual, he was forced to agree.
*9. ... unless you're Danny Boyle*
The Paralympics were a shock winner of the sport and live event category, while Game of Thrones mobilised its international audience to win the Radio Times audience award. This meant the Olympics opening ceremony didn't get anything at all. Sure, Boyle brought the entire nation together while persuading the actual Queen to get involved in a skydiving skit. But Game of Thrones has got dragons in it.
*10. Olivia Colman still has something to aim for*
The only standing ovation was reserved for Michael Palin, who accepted his fellowship with an amiable speech which wasn't nearly as long as Vanessa Redgrave's felt at the film Baftas in 2010. Come on Olivia, buck up your ideas. Darling. Reported by guardian.co.uk 19 hours ago.