BAFTAs honours Mel Brooks

The BAFTAs honoured Mel Brooks with its BAFTA Fellowship, presented by Prince William, Simon Pegg and Nathan Lane.

The iconic filmmaker, 90, was somewhat speechless today from the honour, but still had the Royal Albert Hall audience spellbound.

“I think BAFTA has made good choices tonight, especially me,” Brooks said.

“But I want to tell you, to choose an American, mighty nice of you, mighty nice.”

But he still managed a punchline before departing.

The BAFTAs screens at 8:30pm tomorrow night on UKTV.