Ross behaves himself at Baftas but Mickey Rourke makes up for it

Presenter Jonathan Ross was on best behaviour at the Baftas last night following his recent three-month suspension by the BBC for the infamous 'Manuelgate' prank. But best actor winner Mickey Rourke managed to turn the airwaves blue anyway.

The veteran actor, who won for his role in The Wrestler in which he plays a has-been fighter who makes a comeback, created an early upset by swearing on the red carpet at the Royal Opera House. The BBC was forced to apologise after airing the footage. More was to come, however.

Rourke began his acceptance speech by saying he was glad to be back after "fucking up my career for 15 years". He then proceeded to thank his agent, David Under, who had "put his career in jeopardy representing me several years ago" and his publicist, Paula Woods, for having "the hardest job in showbusiness", advising him "where to go, what to do, when to do it, what to eat, how to dress, what to fuck".

He then thanked Marisa Tomei, who plays a lap-dancer in The Wrestler, "for putting up with me... she was very brave to have to take her clothes off. I enjoyed looking at her." As Rourke left the podium, Ross quipped: "After that speech he is now suspended for three months..." It was a rare ad-lib from Ross, whose script had been closely vetted by Bafta officials for any hint of offence.

Best actress award went to Kate Winslet, who effectively beat herself by winning for The Reader over her other nominated role in Revolutionary Road. She gave a short speech - in contrast to her roundly mocked, gushing performance at the Golden Globes - and is increasingly looking a strong Oscar contender for her performance as a former Nazi concentration camp guard.

The night's big winner was Slumdog Millionaire, which scooped seven awards, including best film and best director for Danny Boyle. ·