the comedian and actor, who s 79, will receive the honour at the bafta television awards on sunday. sir billy was diagnosed with parkinson s in 2013, and retired from live performances five years later, but has continued to record programmes and make tv appearances. one of fashion s biggest events, the met gala, was held in new york last night, with 400 names from the worlds of music, film and sport dressing to the theme of gilded glamour. the annual fundraiser for new york s metropolitan museum of art is known for its lavish and outrageous outfits, and last night was no exception. steffan powell has more. if you ve had a browse through social media this morning, then you might have seen some of these striking numbers. from hollywood actor blake lively s intricate but fairly classic dress. ..to model gigi hadid s maroon coat.