In a few short weeks, the best of British film and television talent will take to the Royal Albert Hall for the 73rd British Academy Film Awards — AKA the 2020 BAFTAs — but did you know the BAFTA Awards were first broadcast on TV in 1956? That’s over 60 years of British glitz and glam on the red carpet.
So while we wait for this year's ceremony and re-watch our favourite nominated films (several are available to stream on Netflix...), let's take a look back at the red carpets of BAFTAs past. Ever wondered what the best dress at the BAFTAs was the year you were born? Here's your chance to find out...
BAFTA dresses
1 of 381956
Actress Betsy Blair, winner of the Best Foreign Actress award for her role in Marty.
2 of 381958
Gwendoline Watford smiles as she holds her BAFTA.
3 of 381960
Grainne Andrews stands alongside her husband, actor Eamonn Andrews, as he accepts his award.
4 of 381963
Actress Leslie Caron is presented with the Best British Actress award by Prince Philip.
5 of 381964
Audrey Hepburn's timeless white dress stands out as she poses with Rachel Roberts and Dirk Bogarde.
6 of 381966
Patricia Neal is presented with her BAFTA for Best Foreign actress while wearing a beautiful floral dress.
7 of 381967
Elizabeth Taylor makes a statement in this feathered cape while at the 1976 BAFTAs.
8 of 381968
Diana Dors also makes the case for a feathered cape in her black mini dress.
9 of 381971
Princess Anne attended the 1971 BAFTA Awards in an emerald dress and black choker.
10 of 381979
Fiona Fullerton, wife of actor Simon McCorkindale, stunned at the 1979 BAFTAs in a beautiful off-the-shoulder gown.
11 of 381980
For the 1980 BAFTAs, Meryl Streep donned a shiny silver jacket and black trousers.
12 of 381982
Judi Dench made the case for a simple black roll neck at the 1982 BAFTA Awards.
13 of 381983
Olivia Harrison looks beautiful in a chic black off-the-shoulder gown.
14 of 381984
Joan Collins knows that the only thing better than big hair is big sleeves.
15 of 381985
Jane Seymour wore a gorgeous embroidered gown for the 1985 BAFTAs.
16 of 381986
Stephanie Beacham looks absolutely stunning in this v-neck dress. We applaud her accessories, too.
17 of 381988
Glynis Barber proves that black and navy can look nice together, thank you very much.
18 of 381989
Sue Lawley knew what she was doing in this velvet dress with feathered sleeves.
19 of 381990
Princess Alexandra looks stunning in this big-sleeved baby blue dress at the 1990 BAFTAs.
20 of 381991
Jane Seymour attends the 1991 BAFTAs in a black leather mini skirt and red jacket.
21 of 381992
Jodie Foster wore a gold-embellished jacket for the 1992 BAFTA Awards.
22 of 381993
The 1993 BAFTAs were in California, as demonstrated through actress Amanda Donohoe's outfit choice.
23 of 381994
Viscountess Serena Linley wears a classic black-and-white dress.
24 of 381995
Elizabeth Hurley personifies the salsa dancing emoji decades before her time.
25 of 381996
Actress Ruta Lee proves that it's impossible for a dress to be too sparkly.
26 of 381998
Elizabeth Hurley stuns on the 1998 BAFTA red carpet.
27 of 381999
Gwyneth Paltrow rocks a black embroidered two-piece to the 1999 BAFTAs.
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Julianne Moore wears an emerald slip dress with matching wrap to the BAFTAs in 2000.
29 of 382001
Kate Winslet wears a simple black dress to the BAFTAs in 2001.
30 of 382002
Anna Friel attends the BAFTAs alongside Davi Theweis.
31 of 382003
Nicole Kidman shows that sometimes a simple dress is the best dress.
32 of 382004
Alicia Silverstone makes the case for a thigh-high slit in your red carpet dress.
33 of 382005
Emma Watson attends the 2005 BAFTAs in a green dress with blue and pink heels.
34 of 382006
Charlize Theron dons a navy blue dress for the 2006 BAFTAs.
35 of 382007
Who could forget Sienna in this dress?
36 of 382008
Tilda Swinton attends the BAFTAs in 2008.
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Sharon Stone at the BAFTAs in 2009.
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Kate Winslet arrives at the 2010 BAFTA Awards.
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