Stephen Fry was on top form as master of ceremonies, the speeches were surprisingly good (first prize to Daniel Day Lewis in that category), and by-and-large just desserts were served.

BBC: A Bafta bruising for the Brits?

Moonrise Kingdom and The Master are among the films nominated for the Writers Guild's original screenplay prize, while Argo, Life of Pi and Lincoln compete for its adapted screenplay honour.

BBC: Sir Tom Stoppard

The Pulitzer Prize for fiction has been won by author Adam Johnson for his novel based in North Korea, The Orphan Master's Son.

BBC: North Korea novel wins Pulitzer Prize for fiction