direct from the Royal Albert Hall , London, in the presence of HRH the Princess Anne, Mrs Mark Phillips
President of the Society of Film and Television Arts, who presents the Society's trophies to the top performers, directors and producers nominated by their professional colleagues for outstanding achievement and performance in films and television during the past year
David Niven hosts this gala occasion where stars and celebrities of television and the cinema are gathered to witness the presentation of the 1974 awards which include those for the Best Film; Best Film Actress; Best Film Actor; Best Film Director; Best TV Situation Comedy series; Best TV Drama series; Best TV Actor; Best TV Actress; Best Light Entertainment performance as well as the announcement of The Richard Dimbleby Award for the year's outstanding television commentator, reporter or presenter in factual programmes; The Desmond Davis Award for outstanding contribution to television; The Anthony Asquith Award for the year's best original film music; and the presentation of The Society's Fellowship Award. Commentator RAY MOORE
Musical arrangements
ALYN AINSWORTH and ALAN ROPER Musical director ALYN AINSWORTH Choreography RALPH TOBERT Script MICHAEL KERR
Arranger for SFTA JOSEPHINE DOUGLAS Designer Richard LEVIN Producer IAN SMITH