The Oscars will be taking place tonight (March 10) and UK fans will be able to watch all the action for free thanks to ITV. The broadcaster is set to cover the whole event, including the build-up of Hollywood stars walking the red carpet.

Held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 10 will see showbiz's finest talent descend on Los Angeles for the biggest night in entertainment. Oppenheimer, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest are all expected to be big winners on the night, amongst the likes of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Holdovers.

If you're a film fan or just like seeing what the celebs are wearing, you can watch all the action in the UK for free. Here's how to watch it and what channel it will be on.

How to watch The Oscars in UK

On Sunday, Match 10, from 10.15pm, viewers can join Jonathan Ross live on ITV1 and ITVX for The Oscars as he hosts the ultimate Oscars party with a special show bringing all of Hollywood's action to UK viewers. He'll be joined by a panel of movie-loving stars and special guests, including actor Richard Armitage comedian Ben Bailey Smith, actress Fay Ripley and TV and radio presenter Yinka Bokinni.

For those unable to watch at the time, there will be a 90-minute long highlight package of the ceremony on ITV so you don't have to watch the whole thing.

Before The Oscars ceremony, viewers will be able to get swept up in all of the Hollywood glamour with the official stream of the Oscars red carpet live show on ITVX for the UK from 9pm . LA Correspondent and frequent guest on Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, Ross King, will be broadcasting directly from the event as the stars are snapped by the paparazzi.

On ITV showing the ceremony, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said: "We could not be happier to partner with ITV in bringing the Oscars to viewers throughout the UK. The Oscars is a celebration of global cinema -- recognizing films and film artists from around the world. ITV's support of our international awards show is a testament to its deep devotion to the movies."