British actors have a long history of success at the Oscars, but this year - with five nominations acting - a new wave of talented British actor seems to be dominating Hollywood.
And it's not just about the film: British actors are in US television screens - often throughout the United States. What's behind this?
Culture Rebecca Laurence BBC talks with British actors, film experts and the heads of two leading drama schools in the UK to understand the reasons for the success of the recent British actor and unprecedented in America.
