Bafta defends its lack of diversity in best actress nominations, saying there is still representation in other categories.

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Bafta bosses have defended the lack of diversity within this year's Television Award nominations, with CEO Jane Millichip explaining to Deadline: 'There is representation in that category in the fact that if you look at the age of the actresses and the roles written for them, it is extraordinary.'

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This statement sparked mixed opinions from fans, with one person tweeting 'Common sense dictates that diversity also applies to race and ethnicity, not just gender/age. Sigh. Do better.'

Imelda Staunton

Kate Winslet

Vicky McClure



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Bafta CEO Jane Millichip defended the lack of diversity within the Television Award nominations, noting that there is representation in the fact that there are roles written for women over the age of 40.

This year's Bafta film awards provoked the return of the "so white" controversy on Twitter as online users criticised an absence of diversity among the event's winners.

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