David Tennant on How the Golden Globes Informed His BAFTAs Hosting Stint: ‘Don’t Diss’ Taylor Swift

variety.com:

Alex Ritman Since only recently opting to have a new host each year, the BAFTA Film Awards have had various big names on master of ceremonies duties including Joanna Lumley, Graham Norton, Rebel Wilson and Richard E.

Grant. While all popular figures, none managed to get the public reaction of this year’s host: David Tennant. According to sources at the British Academy, the announcement that David Tennant would be overseeing the U.K.’s biggest night for film on Feb.

18 was met with an overwhelmingly positive response that even they weren’t expecting. Whatever the “Doctor Who” legend’s fanbase may be called (even he says he’s not sure and is “open to suggestions”), they certainly took the news well, and he says he’s “grateful for anyone who thinks it’s a good idea.” But he admits that he’s still somewhat “bewildered” by BAFTA’s decision.

Speaking to Variety ahead of the ceremony, Tennant discusses keeping things friendly on stage, how the interest in what he’s going to wear has matched the excitement about his first “Doctor Who” outfit and why he won’t be aiming any jokes at the biggest name in pop (whether she’s in the room or not). Are you excited about hosting the BAFTAs? I am!