When is the Baftas 2022, where are they held, who is hosting and how to watch

It's nearly time for the UK's biggest film awards ceremony of the year as cinema's hottest stars come together.

The British Academy Film Awards will be taking place on Sunday, March 13, with actress Rebel Wilson returning as host for the ceremony this year. Wilson is best known for her roles in Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect, and war comedy Jojo Rabbit.

First formed in 1947 with the aim "to recognise those who had contributed outstanding creative work towards the advancement of British film," according to the Bafta website.

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It is also an independent arts charity that helps to support and bring attention to the talent here in the UK and internationally.

For many years the ceremony was held in either April or May but it was all change in 2002 when the Bafta's were moved to February to precede the Oscars.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about this year's Baftas.

Since 2017, the Baftas has been hosted at the same venue and this year is no different. The awards will all be announced at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The historical Victorian venue is also known for hosting The Proms, an eight-week-long event that celebrates classical music concerts and other similar events.

The 2022 Baftas can be watched from the comfort of your own home by tuning into BBC One at 7pm UK time. If you don't have access to a television or want to catch up if you miss some of it, it can also be watched on BBC iPlayer.

If you're watching from outside the UK, fans can stream the award ceremony live on BritBox.

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