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Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty celebrated his 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' victory with a chocolate brownie and fillet steak.
The 49-year-old former World Superbike champion was crowned king of the jungle when the reality show concluded last night (07.12.14) and the starving contestant feasted on a selection of luxury treats once he got to his hotel.
Speaking about what he did after winning, he confessed: "I did some interviews, and obviously I was seeing the family and then I managed to grab a glass of champagne and then a fillet steak in one hand, chocolate brownie in the other hand, and a bacon sandwich waiting for me on the other table, and then some crème brûlée! So it was just a mad rush of sugar and savoury food to get something in me. I was just craving food."
Foggy also revealed a wooden sceptre presented to him when he was declared the victor has already been broken by previous winner Joe Swash - who now presents spin-off show 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here NOW!' host.
Commenting on what he will do with his crown and sceptre, he laughed: "Well I'm not too sure how I'm going to get it through customs. It's actually been broken already by Joe Swash. I said, 'How am I gonna get this home?' Ad he went, 'Here,' and snapped it in half. It wasn't very nice."
Foggy - who beat 'X Factor' star Jake Quickenden and television presenter Mel Sykes to win the 14th edition of the show - feels "overwhelmed" to be out of the jungle and thanked the public for all their votes.
Talking on 'Lorraine', he gushed: "I'm overwhelmed by all the support from back home. I've not had a chance to catch a breath yet, it's been absolutely mad here for the last five or six hours since I've come out of the jungle. I'll certainly go out and have a few drinks with [fellow contestant] Jimmy Bullard now.
"I still can't believe it's happened to be honest with you. Little old me from Blackburn who used to race motorbikes, world champion, and now the public have voted me champion again."
Carl Fogarty celebrates with a steak
Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty celebrated his 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' victory with a chocolate brownie and fillet steak.
The 49-year-old former World Superbike champion was crowned king of the jungle when the reality show concluded last night (07.12.14) and the starving contestant feasted on a selection of luxury treats once he got to his hotel.
Speaking about what he did after winning, he confessed: "I did some interviews, and obviously I was seeing the family and then I managed to grab a glass of champagne and then a fillet steak in one hand, chocolate brownie in the other hand, and a bacon sandwich waiting for me on the other table, and then some crème brûlée! So it was just a mad rush of sugar and savoury food to get something in me. I was just craving food."
Foggy also revealed a wooden sceptre presented to him when he was declared the victor has already been broken by previous winner Joe Swash - who now presents spin-off show 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here NOW!' host.
Commenting on what he will do with his crown and sceptre, he laughed: "Well I'm not too sure how I'm going to get it through customs. It's actually been broken already by Joe Swash. I said, 'How am I gonna get this home?' Ad he went, 'Here,' and snapped it in half. It wasn't very nice."
Foggy - who beat 'X Factor' star Jake Quickenden and television presenter Mel Sykes to win the 14th edition of the show - feels "overwhelmed" to be out of the jungle and thanked the public for all their votes.
Talking on 'Lorraine', he gushed: "I'm overwhelmed by all the support from back home. I've not had a chance to catch a breath yet, it's been absolutely mad here for the last five or six hours since I've come out of the jungle. I'll certainly go out and have a few drinks with [fellow contestant] Jimmy Bullard now.
"I still can't believe it's happened to be honest with you. Little old me from Blackburn who used to race motorbikes, world champion, and now the public have voted me champion again."
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Kym Marsh's fiancé asked her father for permission before proposing.
Personal trainer Dan Hooper popped the question to the 38-year-old actress on Friday (05.12.14) following a whirlwind seven-month romance, but was eager to gain approval from her dad before asking her to be his wife.
The hunk's mother Helen told The Sun newspaper: "Dan's a traditional boy. He asked Kym's dad's permission beforehand and he went down on one knee."
Kym - who now plays Michelle Connor in 'Coronation Street' - informed friends and family of their decision before jetting off for a romantic European getaway after agreeing to wed her 31-year-old beau.
Helen added: "He had already bought the ring and Kym is delighted with it. They rang to tell us the news and we're thrilled to bits."
Following her two previous marriages to Jack Ryder and Jamie Lomas, friends of mother-of-three Kym were believed to be concerned about the pace of her relationship with Dan, with the pair only having met earlier this year.
A friend of the actress said: "A lot of Kym's friends were worried to begin with that she was rushing into something with Dan. But now they've got to know him they're convinced he's a nice guy with only good intentions.
"Kym is the happiest and healthiest I've ever seen her and it's purely down to Dan. She can't wait to become his wife."
Kym Marsh only proposed after checking with dad
Kym Marsh's fiancé asked her father for permission before proposing.
Personal trainer Dan Hooper popped the question to the 38-year-old actress on Friday (05.12.14) following a whirlwind seven-month romance, but was eager to gain approval from her dad before asking her to be his wife.
The hunk's mother Helen told The Sun newspaper: "Dan's a traditional boy. He asked Kym's dad's permission beforehand and he went down on one knee."
Kym - who now plays Michelle Connor in 'Coronation Street' - informed friends and family of their decision before jetting off for a romantic European getaway after agreeing to wed her 31-year-old beau.
Helen added: "He had already bought the ring and Kym is delighted with it. They rang to tell us the news and we're thrilled to bits."
Following her two previous marriages to Jack Ryder and Jamie Lomas, friends of mother-of-three Kym were believed to be concerned about the pace of her relationship with Dan, with the pair only having met earlier this year.
A friend of the actress said: "A lot of Kym's friends were worried to begin with that she was rushing into something with Dan. But now they've got to know him they're convinced he's a nice guy with only good intentions.
"Kym is the happiest and healthiest I've ever seen her and it's purely down to Dan. She can't wait to become his wife."
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Danniella Westbrook has lost her home.
The former 'EastEnders' star - who split from husband Kevin Jenkins after 12 years of marriage in January - has been forced to move into temporary accommodation while she waits for local authority assistance to obtain a property as she can no longer afford to live in her house in Kent, South East England.
Danniella - who has an 18-year-old son, Kai, with former partner Robert Fernandez and a 13-year-old daughter, Jody, with Kevin - tweeted: "It's been a tuff year for me &its with great regret I have 2 admit , I've lost my home an I'm living in sheltered housing waiting 2b housed.(sic)"
Despite the blow, the 31-year-old star is trying to stay positive.
She also posted: "I have the love of my kids & afew good friends (sic)."
The actress - who underwent two stints in rehab in 2000 to treat cocaine addiction - has faced a challenging year since splitting from Kevin.
She is said to have pawned her wedding rings after running out of money and confessed she had relapsed and started using cocaine again in October after suffering a miscarriage over the summer.
Danniella also fell victim to a string of robberies at her former home in Essex and feared her car had been stolen during the third break in before discovering it had being repossessed over missing payments.
The star also split from her toy boy beau, Tom Richards, 24, last month following a string of explosive rows.
Danniella Westbrook loses home
Danniella Westbrook has lost her home.
The former 'EastEnders' star - who split from husband Kevin Jenkins after 12 years of marriage in January - has been forced to move into temporary accommodation while she waits for local authority assistance to obtain a property as she can no longer afford to live in her house in Kent, South East England.
Danniella - who has an 18-year-old son, Kai, with former partner Robert Fernandez and a 13-year-old daughter, Jody, with Kevin - tweeted: "It's been a tuff year for me &its with great regret I have 2 admit , I've lost my home an I'm living in sheltered housing waiting 2b housed.(sic)"
Despite the blow, the 31-year-old star is trying to stay positive.
She also posted: "I have the love of my kids & afew good friends (sic)."
The actress - who underwent two stints in rehab in 2000 to treat cocaine addiction - has faced a challenging year since splitting from Kevin.
She is said to have pawned her wedding rings after running out of money and confessed she had relapsed and started using cocaine again in October after suffering a miscarriage over the summer.
Danniella also fell victim to a string of robberies at her former home in Essex and feared her car had been stolen during the third break in before discovering it had being repossessed over missing payments.
The star also split from her toy boy beau, Tom Richards, 24, last month following a string of explosive rows.
Showbiz

Katie Price's son Junior is unhappy his mum has made her breasts smaller because he doesn't think his friends won't think she's "fit" any more.
The 36-year-old star has reduced her breast implants by five cup sizes, bringing them down from a 32FF, but her nine-year-old lad Junior isn't pleased with her decision to reduce her massive chest because he, and his cheeky friends, loved her "big boobs".
Recalling the moment her son found about her surgery, Katie - who has now had seven boob jobs - said: "Junior went, 'Oh my god, mum! What have you done?' I said, 'What do you mean?' He said, 'Where have your boobs gone?' I said, 'Junior it's a new me,' and he said, 'Mum, I like you with your big boobs. And my friends think you're fit because you've got big boobs.'
Admitting she was slightly shocked by his outburst, she said: "I think, 'Oh my god, Junior you're only nine!' But boys are so forward these days."
Katie insists her seven-year-old daughter Princess Tiaamii - her other child with ex-husband Peter Andre - isn't bothered about her breast reduction and always tells her she's beautiful.
The brunette beauty - who launched her fifth perfume Kissable Fierce last week - said: "Princess always says, 'Mummy, you look so beautiful'. She always says that to me. So at least someone thinks I am. She's really girly, always wants to play with my hair and put make-up on."
Katie is also mother to Harvey, 12, her son with ex-boyfriend Dwight Yorke, and 15-month-old Jett and eight-week-old Bunny, her kids with her current husband Kieran Hayler.
Katie Price’s son doesn’t like new boobs
Katie Price's son Junior is unhappy his mum has made her breasts smaller because he doesn't think his friends won't think she's "fit" any more.
The 36-year-old star has reduced her breast implants by five cup sizes, bringing them down from a 32FF, but her nine-year-old lad Junior isn't pleased with her decision to reduce her massive chest because he, and his cheeky friends, loved her "big boobs".
Recalling the moment her son found about her surgery, Katie - who has now had seven boob jobs - said: "Junior went, 'Oh my god, mum! What have you done?' I said, 'What do you mean?' He said, 'Where have your boobs gone?' I said, 'Junior it's a new me,' and he said, 'Mum, I like you with your big boobs. And my friends think you're fit because you've got big boobs.'
Admitting she was slightly shocked by his outburst, she said: "I think, 'Oh my god, Junior you're only nine!' But boys are so forward these days."
Katie insists her seven-year-old daughter Princess Tiaamii - her other child with ex-husband Peter Andre - isn't bothered about her breast reduction and always tells her she's beautiful.
The brunette beauty - who launched her fifth perfume Kissable Fierce last week - said: "Princess always says, 'Mummy, you look so beautiful'. She always says that to me. So at least someone thinks I am. She's really girly, always wants to play with my hair and put make-up on."
Katie is also mother to Harvey, 12, her son with ex-boyfriend Dwight Yorke, and 15-month-old Jett and eight-week-old Bunny, her kids with her current husband Kieran Hayler.
Showbiz

Danny O'Donoghue was thinking of his sister when he pulled a woman from a car wreckage last Thursday (04.12.14).
The 34-year-old singer was on his way to a concert in Manchester, north west England, with his The Script bandmates Mark Sheehan and Glen Power when they saw a car spin off the road, and felt compelled to save the driver because of a recent car accident his sibling had.
Recalling the terrifying incident at the Capital Jingle Bell Ball show at London's The O2 on Saturday (06.12.14), Danny told BANG Showbiz: "We saw the car hit the barrier then the car started spinning and spinning, and all the debris from the car was flying everywhere, so literally before it had stopped spinning we had 999 on the phone because obviously we were the first ones at the scene.
"We ran over, next we asked if she was OK, tried to open the door but the door wouldn't open because it was jammed, and then there was smoke coming out of the car. Funnily enough, a month ago my sister's car burst into flames on the highway so I was just thinking of that. Obviously my sister was very lucky to get out of that alive, so I was just thinking, 'Let's get her out of the car,' so we got her on the side of the road and gave her a drink of water and waited for the emergency services to come along."
The 'Superheroes' singers downplayed their hero status following the incident saying, "anyone would have done the same", but Danny admitted he was surprised other vehicles didn't stop to offer assistance.
He added: "The funny part was people were tweeting saying, 'I think I've just seen The Script darting across the road,' and I was like, 'Yeah well what are you doing tweeting, why don't you come and help?!' "
Danny O’Donoghue thought of sister during crash
Danny O'Donoghue was thinking of his sister when he pulled a woman from a car wreckage last Thursday (04.12.14).
The 34-year-old singer was on his way to a concert in Manchester, north west England, with his The Script bandmates Mark Sheehan and Glen Power when they saw a car spin off the road, and felt compelled to save the driver because of a recent car accident his sibling had.
Recalling the terrifying incident at the Capital Jingle Bell Ball show at London's The O2 on Saturday (06.12.14), Danny told BANG Showbiz: "We saw the car hit the barrier then the car started spinning and spinning, and all the debris from the car was flying everywhere, so literally before it had stopped spinning we had 999 on the phone because obviously we were the first ones at the scene.
"We ran over, next we asked if she was OK, tried to open the door but the door wouldn't open because it was jammed, and then there was smoke coming out of the car. Funnily enough, a month ago my sister's car burst into flames on the highway so I was just thinking of that. Obviously my sister was very lucky to get out of that alive, so I was just thinking, 'Let's get her out of the car,' so we got her on the side of the road and gave her a drink of water and waited for the emergency services to come along."
The 'Superheroes' singers downplayed their hero status following the incident saying, "anyone would have done the same", but Danny admitted he was surprised other vehicles didn't stop to offer assistance.
He added: "The funny part was people were tweeting saying, 'I think I've just seen The Script darting across the road,' and I was like, 'Yeah well what are you doing tweeting, why don't you come and help?!' "
Showbiz

Sarah Michelle Gellar insists Freddie Prinze Jr. is"recovering" well.
The 'Scooby-Doo' actor underwent spinal surgery last month but his wife - with who he has children Charlotte, five, and Rocky, two - laughed off his claims he had to "learn to walk" again.
Asked how he was at Bill Horn's Annual Santa's Secret Workshop event in Los Angeles at the weekend, she said:"Oh my god, you mean Freddie that's like learning how to walk again?! My poor husband couldn't make it.
"By the way, he was coming, he was in tears. He was like 'I promised Bill and Scout they're so good to me, I have to be there.' But he's just so tired. I mean he did have spine surgery... But he's not learning now to walk. He's recovering."
The 38-year-old actor must be on the mend as his 37-year-old wife admitted he will be taking charge over the festive season.
She told E! News: "He'll be cooking. I handle Thanksgiving, Christmas will be all him."
The former 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actress is trying to teach her children about the importance of "giving back" over Christmas.
Sarah explained: "It's also about introducing the act of giving back. So the holidays are not just about getting, it's about giving. And they're at the age now, Rocky not as much, but Charlotte where she understands...and so to me that's the other big tradition of the holiday."
The couple are excited to be celebrating New Year as a family for the first time.
She said: "We do have New Years plans! It's our first year that we're actually going to be celebrating New Years and we're going out with the kids.
"And we're doing a 9 o'clock New Years and our children have never stayed up until 9 o'clock. Charlotte has never seen 9 o'clock."
Sarah Michelle Gellar dismisses Freddie Prinze Jr health fears
Sarah Michelle Gellar insists Freddie Prinze Jr. is"recovering" well.
The 'Scooby-Doo' actor underwent spinal surgery last month but his wife - with who he has children Charlotte, five, and Rocky, two - laughed off his claims he had to "learn to walk" again.
Asked how he was at Bill Horn's Annual Santa's Secret Workshop event in Los Angeles at the weekend, she said:"Oh my god, you mean Freddie that's like learning how to walk again?! My poor husband couldn't make it.
"By the way, he was coming, he was in tears. He was like 'I promised Bill and Scout they're so good to me, I have to be there.' But he's just so tired. I mean he did have spine surgery... But he's not learning now to walk. He's recovering."
The 38-year-old actor must be on the mend as his 37-year-old wife admitted he will be taking charge over the festive season.
She told E! News: "He'll be cooking. I handle Thanksgiving, Christmas will be all him."
The former 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actress is trying to teach her children about the importance of "giving back" over Christmas.
Sarah explained: "It's also about introducing the act of giving back. So the holidays are not just about getting, it's about giving. And they're at the age now, Rocky not as much, but Charlotte where she understands...and so to me that's the other big tradition of the holiday."
The couple are excited to be celebrating New Year as a family for the first time.
She said: "We do have New Years plans! It's our first year that we're actually going to be celebrating New Years and we're going out with the kids.
"And we're doing a 9 o'clock New Years and our children have never stayed up until 9 o'clock. Charlotte has never seen 9 o'clock."
Showbiz

David Arquette breaks his teeth "all the time".
The 'Scream' actor has been spotted at Art Basel Miami sporting two gold gnashers but insists they are just a temporary measure undertaken on the advice of his dentist.
He said: "I have fake teeth right here.
"I go through them like crazy. I'm breaking them and cracking them all the time. So I said to my dentist, 'How do I not do this?' and he said, 'Well, we can put gold for a little while.' I said, 'Boom! Are you kidding?' "
The 43-year-old star - who has daughter Coco, 10, with ex-wife Courteney Cox, and seven-month-old son Charlie with fiancee Christina McLarty - has even had his shiny new front teeth customised with his initials carved into them.
He joked to the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column: "You gotta personalise it, hip-hop style."
Meanwhile, David has also gushed about how having Charlie has made him a better father.
He said: "Fatherhood the second time around is so great because I have learned from my past mistakes.
"Since Charlie has come into my life, I love Coco more than ever. Having a son has brought back memories and made me realise how much I miss enjoying her as a baby."
David Arquette has teeth trouble
David Arquette breaks his teeth "all the time".
The 'Scream' actor has been spotted at Art Basel Miami sporting two gold gnashers but insists they are just a temporary measure undertaken on the advice of his dentist.
He said: "I have fake teeth right here.
"I go through them like crazy. I'm breaking them and cracking them all the time. So I said to my dentist, 'How do I not do this?' and he said, 'Well, we can put gold for a little while.' I said, 'Boom! Are you kidding?' "
The 43-year-old star - who has daughter Coco, 10, with ex-wife Courteney Cox, and seven-month-old son Charlie with fiancee Christina McLarty - has even had his shiny new front teeth customised with his initials carved into them.
He joked to the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column: "You gotta personalise it, hip-hop style."
Meanwhile, David has also gushed about how having Charlie has made him a better father.
He said: "Fatherhood the second time around is so great because I have learned from my past mistakes.
"Since Charlie has come into my life, I love Coco more than ever. Having a son has brought back memories and made me realise how much I miss enjoying her as a baby."
Showbiz

Mel B is planning "life-changing" surgery after revealing she is completely blind in her left eye.
The 39-year-old singer has previously spoken about issues with her eyes after laser surgery went wrong 15 years ago, but she is now planning to go under the knife to get a cornea implant to finally sort out her sight after confirming she cannot see anything out of one eye.
She said: "The lasering went wrong so this will be totally life-changing. I can't see at all out of my left eye."
As well as wanting to correct her vision, the mother-of-three - who has children, Phoenix, 15, from her former marriage to Jimmy Gulzar, Angel, seven, from her failed engagement to Eddie Murphy and three-year-old Madison with her husband Stephen Belafonte - wants to adopt a child with the businessman.
She explained: "We've been talking about it for two years. I'm 40 next year, I want to have one more baby."
Stephen - who also has 10-year-old daughter Giselle from a previous relationship - added: "I think there are so many kids in the world that we could give a chance to."
The couple - who married in Las Vegas in June 2007 - encourage their children to tell them anything and insist they won't be shocked by their actions because they have both experienced "dark places" in their lives.
In a joint interview with HELLO! magazine, Stephen said: "Mel and I have known each other for a very long time and what we have just words.
"Bottom line is it's all about family. We're both very open with our kids. I like to think they can tell us anything and everything.
"We've both been through hard times, we've both been in dark places, we both remember what it's like to be young, so nothing shocks us and we're also both very positive about life."
Mel B plans surgery to correct blind left eye
Mel B is planning "life-changing" surgery after revealing she is completely blind in her left eye.
The 39-year-old singer has previously spoken about issues with her eyes after laser surgery went wrong 15 years ago, but she is now planning to go under the knife to get a cornea implant to finally sort out her sight after confirming she cannot see anything out of one eye.
She said: "The lasering went wrong so this will be totally life-changing. I can't see at all out of my left eye."
As well as wanting to correct her vision, the mother-of-three - who has children, Phoenix, 15, from her former marriage to Jimmy Gulzar, Angel, seven, from her failed engagement to Eddie Murphy and three-year-old Madison with her husband Stephen Belafonte - wants to adopt a child with the businessman.
She explained: "We've been talking about it for two years. I'm 40 next year, I want to have one more baby."
Stephen - who also has 10-year-old daughter Giselle from a previous relationship - added: "I think there are so many kids in the world that we could give a chance to."
The couple - who married in Las Vegas in June 2007 - encourage their children to tell them anything and insist they won't be shocked by their actions because they have both experienced "dark places" in their lives.
In a joint interview with HELLO! magazine, Stephen said: "Mel and I have known each other for a very long time and what we have just words.
"Bottom line is it's all about family. We're both very open with our kids. I like to think they can tell us anything and everything.
"We've both been through hard times, we've both been in dark places, we both remember what it's like to be young, so nothing shocks us and we're also both very positive about life."
Movies

'Pride' was the big winner at the British Independent Film Awards taking home three prizes.
The movie, which is about an alliance formed between gay rights campaigners and pit workers during the 1984 miners' strike, was named Best British Independent Film, while Andrew Scott and Imelda Staunton were named Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress for their respective roles.
Upon accepting the Best Film gong at the ceremony held at Old Billingsgate Market on Sunday night (07.12.14), 'Pride' director Matthew Warchus said: "We're getting reports from up and down the country of audiences standing up and applauding. That doesn't really happen in British cinemas. It's just extraordinary. It's a real tribute to the source material.
"When I was first told the story I was blown away by it - people ask, 'Is that really true?' It took 20 years to convince anyone that a film about vegan lesbian activists was a sure-fire hit."
Benedict Cumberbatch missed out on the Best Actor prize to Brendon Gleeson for his performance in 'Cavalry', but was later presented with the Variety Award, which is presented to a candidate who has helped to "focus the international spotlight on the UK".
During his acceptance speech, Benedict - paid tribute to his fiancée Sophie Hunter - said: "My god, I don't think I've ever been more nervous in my life. Oh holy crap. Thank you so much, it's a very strange experience to be in your own audience. It's a ridiculous honour to be here, not least because of the output and the standard of previous recipients. I feel this is a very premature way to acknowledge mine, but it will inspire me to work harder to feel like I deserve it, and that won't really be difficult because I love my job. I love my industry, I love the people I get to work with, a lot of whom are in this room, I love the communities and the families that each job brings together, and I love how proud we can all be in taking stock of moments like this, and how proud we can be as filmmakers in the UK who in spite, or maybe because of not having a studio system, is a world leader ... Congratulations to everyone here, and happy Christmas."
Elsewhere, Gugu Mbatha-Raw was named Best Actress for her title role in 'Belle', Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood' was named Best Independent International Film, while 'Saving Mr Banks' star Emma Thompson took home the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution by an actor to British film.
Yann Demange was awarded the Best Director prize for helming thriller '71'.
British Independent Film Awards 2014 winners list:
Pride - Best British Independent Film
The Karman Line - Best British Short Film
Brendan Gleeson - Best Actor, Calvary
Gugu Mbatha-Raw - Best Actress, Belle
Sameena Jabeen Ahmed - Most Promising Newcomer, Catch Me Daddy
Iain Forsyth - Douglas Hickox Award (Directorial Debut), 20,000 Days on Earth
Jane Pollard - Douglas Hickox Award (Directorial Debut), 20,000 Days on Earth
Luna - Prêmio The Raindance
Imelda Staunton- Best Supporting Actress, Pride
Andrew Scott - Best Supporting Actor, Pride
Emma Thompson - The Richard Harris Award
Jon Ronson, Peter Straughan - Best Screenplay, Frank
Yann Demange - Best Director, '71
The Goob - Best Achievement in Production
Stephen Rennicks - Best Technical Achievement, Frank
Boyhood - Best Foreign Independent Film
Next Goal Wins - Best British Documentary
John Boorman - BIFA Special Jury Prize
The Karman Line - Best British Short Film
Benedict Cumberbatch - The Variety Award
Pride wins big at British Independent Film Awards
'Pride' was the big winner at the British Independent Film Awards taking home three prizes.
The movie, which is about an alliance formed between gay rights campaigners and pit workers during the 1984 miners' strike, was named Best British Independent Film, while Andrew Scott and Imelda Staunton were named Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress for their respective roles.
Upon accepting the Best Film gong at the ceremony held at Old Billingsgate Market on Sunday night (07.12.14), 'Pride' director Matthew Warchus said: "We're getting reports from up and down the country of audiences standing up and applauding. That doesn't really happen in British cinemas. It's just extraordinary. It's a real tribute to the source material.
"When I was first told the story I was blown away by it - people ask, 'Is that really true?' It took 20 years to convince anyone that a film about vegan lesbian activists was a sure-fire hit."
Benedict Cumberbatch missed out on the Best Actor prize to Brendon Gleeson for his performance in 'Cavalry', but was later presented with the Variety Award, which is presented to a candidate who has helped to "focus the international spotlight on the UK".
During his acceptance speech, Benedict - paid tribute to his fiancée Sophie Hunter - said: "My god, I don't think I've ever been more nervous in my life. Oh holy crap. Thank you so much, it's a very strange experience to be in your own audience. It's a ridiculous honour to be here, not least because of the output and the standard of previous recipients. I feel this is a very premature way to acknowledge mine, but it will inspire me to work harder to feel like I deserve it, and that won't really be difficult because I love my job. I love my industry, I love the people I get to work with, a lot of whom are in this room, I love the communities and the families that each job brings together, and I love how proud we can all be in taking stock of moments like this, and how proud we can be as filmmakers in the UK who in spite, or maybe because of not having a studio system, is a world leader ... Congratulations to everyone here, and happy Christmas."
Elsewhere, Gugu Mbatha-Raw was named Best Actress for her title role in 'Belle', Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood' was named Best Independent International Film, while 'Saving Mr Banks' star Emma Thompson took home the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution by an actor to British film.
Yann Demange was awarded the Best Director prize for helming thriller '71'.
British Independent Film Awards 2014 winners list:
Pride - Best British Independent Film
The Karman Line - Best British Short Film
Brendan Gleeson - Best Actor, Calvary
Gugu Mbatha-Raw - Best Actress, Belle
Sameena Jabeen Ahmed - Most Promising Newcomer, Catch Me Daddy
Iain Forsyth - Douglas Hickox Award (Directorial Debut), 20,000 Days on Earth
Jane Pollard - Douglas Hickox Award (Directorial Debut), 20,000 Days on Earth
Luna - Prêmio The Raindance
Imelda Staunton- Best Supporting Actress, Pride
Andrew Scott - Best Supporting Actor, Pride
Emma Thompson - The Richard Harris Award
Jon Ronson, Peter Straughan - Best Screenplay, Frank
Yann Demange - Best Director, '71
The Goob - Best Achievement in Production
Stephen Rennicks - Best Technical Achievement, Frank
Boyhood - Best Foreign Independent Film
Next Goal Wins - Best British Documentary
John Boorman - BIFA Special Jury Prize
The Karman Line - Best British Short Film
Benedict Cumberbatch - The Variety Award
Movies

Nicole Kidman starred in 'Paddington' for her kids.
The 47-year-old actress - who has adopted children, Isabella Jane, 22 and Connor, 19, with her ex-husband Tom Cruise and two biological daughters, Sunday Rose, six and Faith Margaret, four, with her current spouse Keith Urban - has confessed she took on the role of the villainous Millicent so her younger children could watch her in action.
Speaking at the Australian premiere of 'Paddington' in Sydney last night (07.12.14), she said: "I just wanted to make a film for my kids... I hadn't made a film that had made people feel good for a long time. I'd made films that are darker in tone. So, it's really nice to be able to make a film where you can say, 'Yeah, bring your kids'."
The film - which is based upon the series of children's books by Michael Bond and also stars Colin Firth as the title character - has been well received by critics and audiences but Nicole insists she never expected it to be so successful.
She said: "My whole career is always a roller-coaster. I'm so random and spontaneous and unusual in my choices - I never expect anything."
Nicole Kidman made Paddington for her kids
Nicole Kidman starred in 'Paddington' for her kids.
The 47-year-old actress - who has adopted children, Isabella Jane, 22 and Connor, 19, with her ex-husband Tom Cruise and two biological daughters, Sunday Rose, six and Faith Margaret, four, with her current spouse Keith Urban - has confessed she took on the role of the villainous Millicent so her younger children could watch her in action.
Speaking at the Australian premiere of 'Paddington' in Sydney last night (07.12.14), she said: "I just wanted to make a film for my kids... I hadn't made a film that had made people feel good for a long time. I'd made films that are darker in tone. So, it's really nice to be able to make a film where you can say, 'Yeah, bring your kids'."
The film - which is based upon the series of children's books by Michael Bond and also stars Colin Firth as the title character - has been well received by critics and audiences but Nicole insists she never expected it to be so successful.
She said: "My whole career is always a roller-coaster. I'm so random and spontaneous and unusual in my choices - I never expect anything."
Music News

Green Day's Jason White has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
The 'Basket Case' rockers have asked fans to send "love and positive healing vibes" to the guitarist - who joined the band full-time in 2012 - as he battles the "treatable" strain of the disease.
The band said in a statement on their website: "We have some news to report regarding our brother Jason White, and wanted you to hear it from us before word spread.
"Jason recently underwent a routine tonsillectomy, and his doctors discovered a treatable form of tonsil cancer. Thankfully they caught it early and he should make a full and speedy recovery. Please join us in sending him love and positive healing vibes during this time."
Jason previously performed with Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's side project Pinhead Gunpowder in the early 1990s and became touring guitarist for the 'Warning' rockers in 1999.
He continued to perform with the group on the road at every subsequent tour, and was named a full time member in 2012 when they released trio of albums '¡Uno!', '¡Dos!' and '¡Tre!'.
Green Day guitarist has cancer
Green Day's Jason White has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
The 'Basket Case' rockers have asked fans to send "love and positive healing vibes" to the guitarist - who joined the band full-time in 2012 - as he battles the "treatable" strain of the disease.
The band said in a statement on their website: "We have some news to report regarding our brother Jason White, and wanted you to hear it from us before word spread.
"Jason recently underwent a routine tonsillectomy, and his doctors discovered a treatable form of tonsil cancer. Thankfully they caught it early and he should make a full and speedy recovery. Please join us in sending him love and positive healing vibes during this time."
Jason previously performed with Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's side project Pinhead Gunpowder in the early 1990s and became touring guitarist for the 'Warning' rockers in 1999.
He continued to perform with the group on the road at every subsequent tour, and was named a full time member in 2012 when they released trio of albums '¡Uno!', '¡Dos!' and '¡Tre!'.
Music News

Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran will go head-to-head at the BBC Music Awards.
The two singers have been nominated for the British Artist of the Year prize at the inaugural ceremony, but face competition from music legend David Bowie, modern soul group Jungle, 'One Day Like This' hitmakers Elbow and rock duo Royal Blood.
Meanwhile the nominees for the Best International Artist award have also been revealed.
Country legend Dolly Parton and 'Shake It Off' star Taylor Swift are up for the honour alongside 'Royals' hitmaker Lorde, 'Happy' singer Pharrell Williams, 'Purple Rain' icon Prince and jazz musician Gregory Porter.
The shortlists were selected from a list of the 50 most played artists of the year on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, 1Xtra and BBC Radio 6 from the period of 1st December 2013 to 24th October 2014.
Bob Shennan, director of BBC Music, said: "The BBC Music Awards exist to celebrate the past 12 months in music.
"The shortlists feature an amazing range of hugely talented artists. Each and every one has made a unique mark on the music industry.
"They have experienced phenomenal success and it's wonderful to see new acts featuring alongside some of the biggest names in the business."
The winners will chosen by a BBC Music panel as well as leading music journalists and announced at the awards show at London's Earls Court on December 11.
The ceremony will feature performances from the likes of One Direction, Coldplay, Take That, Paloma Faith, Calvin Harris and Catfish and the Bottlemen, while there are also expected to be some surprise collaborations.
The show will broadcast in the UK across BBC One, Radio 1, Radio 2 and online.
BBC Music Awards 2014 limited nominations:
British Artist of the Year:
David Bowie
Ed Sheeran
Elbow
Jungle
Royal Blood
Sam Smith
International Artist of the Year:
Dolly Parton
Gregory Porter
Lorde
Pharrell
Prince
Taylor Swift
Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran up for BBC Music award
Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran will go head-to-head at the BBC Music Awards.
The two singers have been nominated for the British Artist of the Year prize at the inaugural ceremony, but face competition from music legend David Bowie, modern soul group Jungle, 'One Day Like This' hitmakers Elbow and rock duo Royal Blood.
Meanwhile the nominees for the Best International Artist award have also been revealed.
Country legend Dolly Parton and 'Shake It Off' star Taylor Swift are up for the honour alongside 'Royals' hitmaker Lorde, 'Happy' singer Pharrell Williams, 'Purple Rain' icon Prince and jazz musician Gregory Porter.
The shortlists were selected from a list of the 50 most played artists of the year on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, 1Xtra and BBC Radio 6 from the period of 1st December 2013 to 24th October 2014.
Bob Shennan, director of BBC Music, said: "The BBC Music Awards exist to celebrate the past 12 months in music.
"The shortlists feature an amazing range of hugely talented artists. Each and every one has made a unique mark on the music industry.
"They have experienced phenomenal success and it's wonderful to see new acts featuring alongside some of the biggest names in the business."
The winners will chosen by a BBC Music panel as well as leading music journalists and announced at the awards show at London's Earls Court on December 11.
The ceremony will feature performances from the likes of One Direction, Coldplay, Take That, Paloma Faith, Calvin Harris and Catfish and the Bottlemen, while there are also expected to be some surprise collaborations.
The show will broadcast in the UK across BBC One, Radio 1, Radio 2 and online.
BBC Music Awards 2014 limited nominations:
British Artist of the Year:
David Bowie
Ed Sheeran
Elbow
Jungle
Royal Blood
Sam Smith
International Artist of the Year:
Dolly Parton
Gregory Porter
Lorde
Pharrell
Prince
Taylor Swift