Colin Furth is going to receive his first Oscar for his performance as King George, who has to step in his brother's role when he marries an American divorcee' (Walace Simpson).
Geoffrey Rush will win best supporting actor for his role of the unorthodox speech therapist who helped King George unite and comfort the commonwealth.
Helen Boheim-Carter was wonderful as Queen Mum but didn't have enough of a part to be considered for an academy award.