United KingdomSociety 47 · A modern society
True or false: the Laurence Olivier Awards are given each year for the best British films.
- aTrue
- bFalseCorrect answer
Why?
False. The Laurence Olivier Awards are for theatre; they are held every year in London and named after the actor Sir Laurence Olivier. The main British film awards are the BAFTAs.
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