BAFTA Guarantees Tribute to Kate Beckinsale's Late Stepfather After Controversy

Actress Kate Beckinsale criticized the British Academy for initially refusing to assure a tribute to her late stepfather, director Roy Battersby, in their 'In Memoriam' segment. BAFTA has since confirmed that Battersby will be honored.

Kate Beckinsale criticized BAFTA for initially refusing to guarantee a tribute to her late stepfather, director Roy Battersby, in their 'In Memoriam' segment at the upcoming 2024 awards.
Beckinsale shared her disappointment and anger in an Instagram post, calling BAFTA's response a 'horribly cold email'.
BAFTA responded by assuring that Battersby, who won the Alan Clarke Award for outstanding contribution to television in 1996, will be honored in the BAFTA Television Awards in May and on the 'In Memoriam' section on their website.
Battersby, known for his work on detective dramas including 'Cracker', 'A Touch Of Frost' and 'Inspector Morse', passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 87.
Beckinsale's mother, Judy Loe, has been dealing with stage four cancer for the last six years and just lost her husband.