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Scene One: The British Film Academy is formed

Open For Membership: First wave of members inducted

Golden Envelope: The first Awards ceremony takes place

Switched On: Television joins the fold

Shine a Light: Film Awards introduce craft categories

Time to Shine: Television Craft gets its own ceremony

Welcome Back: British Film category returns

Young Love: Children's Awards Go Solo

Game On: BAFTA recognises the art of game-making

A Proud British Tradition: Documentary recognised at very first Film Awards

Spotlight On New Talent: Most Promising Newcomer introduced

Outstanding Debut Film: That all important first feature...

Class Act: Performance categories introduced

New Moves: Animation gets its own award

The Write Stuff: Screenwriting categories created

One Vision: Film direction gets its own category

Movie Magic: Effects wizardry recognised

Forward Thinking: Film Awards move to February

Big Break: Launch of Breakthrough Brits initiative

TV Personalities: Homegrown entertainers recognised

Female Firsts: Women making BAFTA history

Funny Business: TV Sitcom category introduced

The Fellowship: BAFTA’s top prize

World View: New category for foreign language films

Breaking News: BAFTA responds to rise in news programming

Cleaning Up: Soap Opera category introduced

Podium Play: Annual Games Lecture introduced

Children's Awards: Reflecting a changing industry

Branching Out: BAFTA puts roots down at home and abroad

Royal Opening: 195 Piccadilly and the birth of ‘BAFTA’

A New Face: The BAFTA mask

Royal Turnout: Brits to Watch event takes place in LA

In Tune: Anthony Asquith Award introduced

Early Rise: Cherry Campbell becomes youngest ever BAFTA winner

Home Grown: British Game category introduced

Playing Up: Young Game Designers Launch

Introducing Stella: New Trophy Design

Time's Up: Women call for change at the Film Awards

Sitting Pretty: Henry Moore designs first trophy

Flying the Flag: Royals Support BAFTA in US

High Praise: Dirk Bogarde receives first BAFTA Tribute

Meet Albert: BAFTA Lead Carbon Calculator Consortium

Lean On: First David Lean Lecture takes place

Stepping Out: Awards introduce a dinner and dance

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