WHEN Jude Farr got nominated for the Baftas she admitted she was more used to dressing film sets than herself.

So she roped in her regular hairdresser, Beverley Bates, of Ekko, in High Street, Banbury, to help her get it right on the night.

Ms Farr was nominated for her work on the film The King’s Speech, starring Colin Firth, which won seven awards at the central London ceremony on Sunday night.

She was responsible for transforming Battersea Power Station into a 1930s BBC Studio, where King George gave his speech to the nation.

She also turned Ely Cathedral into Westminster Abbey for the filming.

Although she didn’t win her category, she joined her colleagues on stage to collect best film award.

The movie also won a string of awards including best actor, best supporting roles for Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush, best score and best original screenplay.

Ms Farr, of Fenny Compton, said: “It was thrilling being nominated and an amazing experience going on stage to collect the best film award with Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter and the rest of the team.

“It was fantastic seeing the Royal Opera House so packed full of celebrities and leading film industry gurus.”

Later this month she will travel to Los Angeles, for the Oscars.