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BAFTA Awards
Each year, as the red carpet is rolled out and the best in film and television are celebrated, the BAFTA Awards capture the attention of movie fans and industry insiders alike. But it’s not just about the glitz, glamour, and acceptance speeches
For many, it’s also about the predictions. Some betting sites offer odds across key BAFTA categories such as Best Film, Leading Actor, and Director, giving fans a chance to test their instincts against the bookmakers.
In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, betting markets often heat up as critics’ picks, industry buzz, and award-season momentum start to shift.
Placing A BAFTA Bet
To place a bet just go to your favourite betting platform and head to the specials section in the menu.
- Here you will see the option to look at the list of BAFTA nominees.
- All you need then do is click on your selection.
- This will open up the bet slip, at which point you will see confirmation of the betting odds being offered.
- Now you choose your stake - most betting sites will show you how much you can expect to have returned if your prediction is correct.
- If you are happy, simply hit, PLACE BET, to confirm your selection, stake, and bet.
- You will be given a receipt for your bet and it will appear in your open bets in your account details.
- Then it's just a matter of waiting to see who is finally chosen for the job.
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BAFTA Awards Betting News Diary Timeline
The betting odds for The Batfas will change as the ceremony becomes closer, initial favourites will drift and outsiders will be backed.
Here is a round-up of the BAFTA Betting News from our OLBG News feed.
11th February 2025
2025 BAFTA Film Awards Betting Odds: Close market sees The Brutalist, Conclave and Anora all in with a chance for Best Film!
BAFTA Film Award - Best Film History
| Year | Best Film BAFTA | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Conclave | Edward Berger |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Christopher Nolan |
| 2022 | All Quiet on the Western Front | Edward Berger |
| 2021 | The Power Of The Dog | Jane Campion |
| 2020 | Nomadland | Chloe Zhao |
| 2019 | 1917 | Sam Mendes |
| 2018 | Roma | Alfonso Cuaron |
| 2017 | Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri | Martin Mcdonagh |
| 2016 | La La Land | Damian Chazelle |
| 2015 | The Revenant | Alejandro J Inarritu |
| 2014 | Boyhood | Richard Linklater |
| 2013 | 12 Years A Slave | Steve McQueen |
| 2012 | Argo | Ben Affleck |
| 2011 | The Artist | Michael Hazanavicius |
| 2010 | The Kings Speech | Tom Hooper |
BAFTA Film Award - Best Director History
| Year | Best Director | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brady Corbet | The Brutalist |
| 2023 | Christopher Nolan | Oppenheimer |
| 2022 | Edward Berger | All Quiet on the Western Front |
| 2021 | Jane Campion | The Power Of The Dog |
| 2020 | Chloe Zhao | Nomadland |
| 2019 | Sam Mendes | 1917 |
| 2018 | Alfonso Cuaron | Roma |
| 2017 | Guillermo Del Toro | The Shape Of Water |
| 2016 | Damien Chazelle | La La Land |
| 2015 | Alejandro G. Inarritu | The Revenant |
| 2014 | Richard Linklater | Boyhood |
| 2013 | Alfonso Cuaron | Gravity |
| 2012 | Ben Affleck | Argo |
| 2011 | Michael Hazanavicius | The Artist |
| 2010 | David Fincher | The Social Network |
BAFTA Film Award - Best Actor History
| Year | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Adrien brody | The Brutalist |
| 2023 | Cillian Murphy | Oppenheimer |
| 2022 | Austin Butler | Elvis |
| 2021 | Will Smith | King Richard |
| 2020 | Anthony Hopkins | The Father |
| 2019 | Joaquin Phoenix | Joker |
| 2018 | Rami Malek | Bohemian Rhapsody |
| 2017 | Gary Oldman | Darkest Hour |
| 2016 | Casey Affleck | Manchester By The Sea |
| 2015 | Leonardo Di Caprio | The Revenant |
| 2104 | Eddie Redmayne | The Theory Of Everything |
| 2013 | Chiwetel Ejiofor | 12 Years A Slave |
| 2012 | Daniel Day-Lewis | Lincoln |
| 2011 | Jean Dujardin | The Artist |
| 2010 | Colin Firth | The Kings Speech |
BAFTA Film Award - Best Actress History
| Year | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mikey Madison | Anora |
| 2023 | Emma Stone | Poor Things |
| 2022 | Cate Blanchett | Tár |
| 2021 | Joanna Scanlan | After Love |
| 2020 | Frances McDormand | Nomadland |
| 2019 | Renee Zelwegger | Judy |
| 2018 | Olivia Coleman | The Favourite |
| 2017 | Frances McDormand | Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri |
| 2016 | Emma Stone | La La Land |
| 2015 | Brie Larson | Room |
| 2014 | Julianne Moore | Still Alice |
| 2013 | Cate Blanchett | Blue Jasmine |
| 2012 | Emmanuelle Riva | Amour |
| 2011 | Meryl Streep | The Iron Lady |
| 2010 | Natalie Portman | Black Swan |
BAFTA Film Award - Outstanding British Film History
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Conclave | Edward Berger |
| 2023 | The Zone of Interest | Jonathon Glazer |
| 2022 | The Banshees of Inisherin | Martin McDonagh |
| 2021 | Belfast | Kenneth Branagh |
| 2020 | Promising Young Woman | Emerald Fennell |
| 2019 | 1917 | Sam Mendes |
| 2018 | The Favourite | Jorge Lanthimos |
| 2017 | Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri | Martin McDonagh |
| 2016 | I, Daniel Blake | Ken Loach |
| 2015 | Brooklyn | John Crowley |
| 2014 | The Theory Of Everything | James Marsh |
| 2013 | Gravity | Alfonso Cuaron |
| 2012 | Skyfall | Sam Mendes |
| 2011 | Tinker Tailor Solidier Spy | Tomas Alfredson |
| 2010 | The Kings Speech | Tom Hooper |
BAFTA Film Award - Best Actor In A Supporting Role History
| Year | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kieran Culkin | A Real Pain |
| 2023 | Robert Downey Jnr | Oppenheimer |
| 2022 | Barry Keough | The Banshees of Inisherin |
| 2021 | Troy Kotsur | CODA |
| 2020 | Daniel Kaluuya | Judas And The Black Messiah |
| 2019 | Brad Pitt | Once Upon A Time In Hollywood |
| 2018 | Mahershala Ali | Green Book |
| 2017 | Sam Rockwell | Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri |
| 2016 | Dev Patel | Lion |
| 2015 | Mark Rylance | Bridge Of Spies |
| 2014 | J K Simmons | Whiplash |
| 2013 | Barkhad Abdi | Captain Phillips |
| 2012 | Christopher Waltz | Django Unchained |
| 2011 | Christopher Plummer | Beginners |
| 2010 | Geoffrey Rush | The Kings Speech |
BAFTA Film Award - Best Actress In A Supporting Role History
| Year | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Zoe Saldaña | Emilia Pérez |
| 2023 | Da'Vine Joy Randolph | The Holdovers |
| 2022 | Kerry Condon | The Banshees of Inisherin |
| 2021 | Arianna De Bose | West Side Story |
| 2020 | You Jung Youn | Minari |
| 2019 | Laura Dern | Marriage Story |
| 2018 | Rachel Weisz | The Favourite |
| 2017 | Alison Janney | I, Tonya |
| 2016 | Viola Davis | Fences |
| 2015 | Kate Winslet | Steve Jobs |
| 2014 | Patricia Arquette | Boyhood |
| 2013 | Jennifer Lawrence | American Hustle |
| 2012 | Anne Hathaway | Les Miserables |
| 2011 | Octavia Spencer | The Help |
| 2010 | Helena Bonham Carter | The Kings Speech |
Article Contributor Information
This BATFA Betting article was constructed by our Senior News Editor and Entertainment Specialist Jake Ashton who reports daily for OLBG News on all Entertainment, Reality TV and Award show betting. Jake is often quoted in the national press for his opinion on entertainment betting and manages all of the Entertainment and TV Specials Blogs on OLBG.
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BAFTA FAQ
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BAFTA FAQ
Can I Place A BAFTA Bet In Every Category?
The bigger bookmakers normally have odds on the major categories only, some smaller bookies do not cover these awards.
If you wanted to place a BAFTA bet on a smaller category you could contact them on their website.
When Are The BAFTA Awards?
The BAFTAS are normally held in February each year. They use to be after the Oscars in May but moved the ceremony to February in 2001.
When Was The First BAFTA Awards?
The first BAFTA Awards were in May 1949.
There were three awards
Best British Film: Odd Man Out, starring James Mason.
Best Film: The Best Years Of Our Lives directed by William Wyler
Best Documentary: The World Is Rich, a piece about food shortages after the war.
Where Is The BAFTAS Ceremony held?
The BAFTAS Ceremony have taken place at the Royal Albert Hall, The Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square, The Royal Opera House in Convent Garden and The Royal Festival Hall.
