Michael J Fox given standing ovation after surprise appearance at Bafta awards

By Sarah Ping, PA

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Canadian-American actor Michael J Fox received a standing ovation after making a surprise appearance at the EE Bafta film awards.

The Back To The Future film series star was described as a “true legend of cinema” by David Tennant, who introduced Fox on to the stage at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

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