"It's one of the best nights of my life": Eddie Redmayne scoops best actor prize at the Baftas

Eddie Redmayne won the best actor award. Credit: PA

It was a great night at the Baftas for Eddie Redmayne who scooped the best actor award for his portrayal of Cambridge Professor Stephen Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything'

The success didn't stop there though, with the film also winning the outstanding British film and best adapted screenplay prizes.

Redmayne described winning the best actor award as "one of the best nights of my life".

Professor Stephen Hawking was at the ceremony to see Redmayne pick up his prize, and also to present an award himself.

Redmayne poses will his prize alongside Professor Stephen Hawking. Credit: PA

It wasn't such a successful evening for Benedict Cumberbatch who left empty handed despite being nominated in three categories for his performance in 'The Imitation Game'.

It wasn't such a good night for Benedict Cumberbatch. Credit: PA

The film tells the story of Alan Turing and the Bletchley Park codebreakers.