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1970s

Colour televisions became more commonplace and the ‘small screen’ firmly took hold of the public’s imagination, while in cinema, American investment began to wane. The Society of Film and Television Arts changed its name to the British Academy of Film and Television Arts – BAFTA.

1970
In Bloom: First categories for Children’s TV
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1971
The Fellowship: BAFTA’s top prize
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1971
Record Breaker: Butch Cassidy Claims Biggest Win
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1973
Funny Business: TV Sitcom category introduced
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1976
Royal Opening: 195 Piccadilly and the birth of ‘BAFTA’
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1976
A New Face: The BAFTA mask
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1978
Time to Shine: Television Craft gets its own ceremony
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