the baftas of the uk equivalent of the oscars unlike their cousins they have come into criticism for ignoring performers from ethnic minority group stop things seem to be changing. two thirds of the nominees in these years nominations come from those categories. no madland joined the 2021 shortlist. its most multicultural level, with seven nominations including one for its director and leading a first nod. hello. coffee. she is a big star. another nominee for the leading actress is not, yet. she had an eye catching performance in a beautifully observed film about growing up in east london that also sees ali shortlisted for best supporting. nominations also for directors and screenwriters. , , . screenwriters. did you expect that? no- screenwriters. did you expect that? no. bowled screenwriters. did you expect that? no. bowled over. - screenwriters. did you expect that? no. bowled over. we . screenwriters. did you expect i that? no. bowled over. we were hopeful. i think we
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. buckingham palace has responded to the allegations made by prince harry and his wife, meghan, in their interview with oprah winfrey, saying the royal family is saddened to learn how challenging the last few years have been for the couple. the statement says that some issues, particularly that of race, are concerning but it doesn t admit any wrongdoing and says it will address the claims privately. our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell, reports. the revelations in their interview have been heard. there has been hurt on both sides. tonight, buckingham palace issued a statement from her majesty the queen. it read: it amounted to just 61 words. the palace made it clear it would not be commenting further. earlier, while the palace was pondering its response the daily business of the british royal family continued. the prince of wales was at a vaccination centre in northwest london. a normal visit, apart from the i