Garfield credits Trigell for his BAFTA

9.45pm: Andrew Garfield wins the BAFTA for best actor. His lead role in Jonathan Trigell's Boy A was nothing less than awesome. I'm sure my pal Jon was blown away by the acceptance speech thank-you he received from a young actor with a formidable future as Britain's best.

The portrayal of Jack, a young man released back into society after spending his childhood years in institutions paying for a terrible crime he committed as a minor, coincided with Garfield's big screen debut. In November, Garfield's rising star burned bright with a lead role in Lions for Lambs. The film, produced by Tom Cruise is a high profile political drama that engages critically with issues surrounding America’s war on terror. Cruise appears alongside Meryl Streep in Lions for Lambs, which is directed by and co-stars screen legend Robert Redford, with whom Garfield shares virtually all of his scenes. It's a film of ideologies with a great script.

By the end of 2007, Garfield had established himself as Britain's best newcomer. By giving due credit to Jon at the BAFTAs, he has elevated more than just his own star status. He has also now placed Jon firmly in the literary spotlight.