Jeremy Irons, introduced as a “comic genius” by Rock, is introducing best short film nominees. Again they’re in the audience. Poor winners. Winner described her award as “the dog’s bollocks.” That’s good, I think.

Laura Linney: not looking so good. Introducing best animated short. No clips, darnit! “Ryan” wins! Woo! And the creator was a Canadian. And his speech is a boring thank-o-rama. Marj: “that’s why those winners aren’t allowed onstage.”