He takes Liane Hansen through the last of this year's list of five: Notes on a Scandal, with music composed by Philip Glass.

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Temple's breakthrough role was in 2006's Notes on a Scandal in which she played Polly, the rebellious daughter of Cate Blanchett's character Sheba.

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In the best actress category, Dame Helen will be joined by Penelope Cruz (Volver), Dame Judi Dench (Notes on a Scandal), Meryl Streep (The Devil Wears Prada) and Kate Winslet (Little Children).

BBC: NEWS | Entertainment | Oscars panel: Scott Williams

And for best supporting actress: Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls), Cate Blanchett (Notes on a Scandal), Adriana Barraza (Babel), Rinko Kikuchi (Babel) and Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine), whose lovable turn must have Dakota Fanning seething with jealousy.

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