It was a win-win for period dramas at the 2019 British Academy Film Awards in Royal Albert Hall, London on Sunday night as the 18th century-set The Favourite won seven honours, and the Mexican black and white drama Roma registered four big wins.

At the ceremony hosted by Joanna Lumley at the Royal Albert Hall, The Favourite won Outstanding British Film, Leading Actress (Olivia Colman), Supporting Actress (Rachel Weisz), Original Screenplay, Costume Design, Production Design, Makeup and Hair. While collecting the Original Screenplay for The Favourite, Deborah Davis said: "I'm so excited to be standing here to receive my first BAFTA for my first screenplay.