Joanna Lumley is to replace Stephen Fry as the BAFTAs host. The 'Absolutely Fabulous' star will take on the prestigious role after 60-year-old comedian Stephen Fry stepped down from the position last week after fronting 12 ceremonies. Lumley was revealed to be hosting the awards ceremony on Tuesday where she said: "Honestly how exciting is this? "I always thought of looking at the BAFTA film awards with just Stephen Fry there forever more. So who thought I would turn into Stephen Fry ...