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BAFTA viewers were 'absolutely appalled' after the awards show left Bernard Cribbins out of the tributes.
Host Richard E. Grant introduced the In Memorium section of the annual ceremony to remember those in the film industry who died in the last year.
Introducing the tribute, he said: "Tonight is a celebration of film in all its mad, sad, funny, frightening, thought-provoking forms.
"Let's take this opportunity to pay tribute to those members of the global film community that we sadly lost over the last 12 months."
Names including Dame Angela Lansbury, Dame Olivia Newton-John, Sylvia Syms, Robbie Coltrane and Burt Bacharach appeared on the screen.
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However, fans noticed actor and singer Bernard was missing from the names listed in the tribute section.
Sally Thomsett worked with Bernard Cribbins in The Railway Children (@sallythomsett/Twitter)Actress Sally Thomsett wrote: "Hi Darlings, have watched The BAFTA's on TV & I'm absolutely appalled that the fabulous Bernard Cribbins was not mentioned in stars that we've lost within the last year.
"They should be disgusted with themselves, words fail me."
Sally appeared in the 1970 film The Railway Children alongside Bernard - who played Albert Perks.
"I’m going to join the chorus of disapproval in the decision, by #BAFTA, to not include the wonderful Bernard Cribbins in the list of artists lost last year. ‘Limited time’ is a pathetic excuse. They f**ked up. He deserved better," another used said.
Sally Thomsett was disappointed by the tribute section (@sallythomsett/Twitter)One person tweeted: "How the hell did BAFTA NOT mention Bernard Cribbins in the ‘people we’ve lost in the last 12 months’ montage?
"His work touched every generation of viewer alive today from Carry On movies to Fawlty Towers to The Wombles to Doctor Who to Old Jack’s Boat on CBeebies. Disgraceful."
Bernard passed away at the age of 93 in July last year, with his agent confirming the news online.
"Beloved actor Bernard Cribbins OBE has passed away at the age of 93," a statement from his agent read at the time.
The actor and comedian died in July last year (PA)
He passed away at the age of 93 (Getty Images Europe)“His career spanned seven decades with such diverse work ranging from films like The Railway Children and the Carry On series, hit 60s song Right Said Fred, a notorious guest on Fawlty Towers and narrating The Wombles.
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“He worked well into his 90s, recently appearing in Doctor Who and the CBeebies series Old Jack’s Boat.
“He lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year.
“Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question. He was unique, typifying the best of his generation, and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.”
Born in Oldham, Bernard was revered for his versatility and became a favourite with young audiences all over the country as the narrator of The Wombles, as well as for more than 100 appearances on the children’s favourite, Jackanory.