Red Carpet The British Academy Film Awards

Good evening, I'm Edith Bowman, bringing you the red carpet action

from the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2012, from the gorgeous

London's Royal Opera House. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Meryl Streep,

Penelope Cruz, Gary Oldman, Martin Scorsese - the list is endless. All

the stars will be here. We are poised and ready for action, for

the biggest, most glamorous night I am joined by Eddie Redmayne. How

are you? I'm good. The you are taking this in your stride. It's

always a bit overwhelming but it should be an amazing night. These

guys have been out for a while, they look freezing cold! It's been

a great year for you. You are celebrating the success of it My

Week With Marilyn and you are nominated for rising star yourself.

You do this work in a vacuum and over an extended period of time,

you never think anyone sees it. But suddenly at events like this you

meet up with people you haven't seen for a while and as well as

being a celebration of film, it feels like a nice thing to see

those guys and hang out with them. It feels like the start of

something brilliant. That is very kind. Loving the take on the suit

tonight. This is Christopher Bailey, who runs Burberry. Be made a lovely

velvet jacket. Good luck tonight, As the red carpet becomes awash

with stars, we shall be taking a closer look at the five contenders

for the highly coveted Best Film award. First stop, it's the best of

British talent in the brilliant Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Its

leading man and Best Actor nominee, Gary Oldman, will be stopping by

for a chat in the second. Right after we've taken a closer look at

There is a mole right at the top of the circus. He's been there for

years. You are not talking about a kind of fantasy spy. It's not James

Bond, it's a completely different at the John Roll together. There

are no gadgets, no gizmos, no Aston Martins. Have you got clearance for

that? Well, I'm not bloody training it up outside. I know it is one of

five men. All I want from you is one code name. Smiley has to figure

out these people based on how he understands them. It brings out the

human element. I think he's a fascinating character because of

his discretion, sobriety, self- control. You don't see that

He lets everything come to him up. The room temperature changes to him.

He completely and utterly beguiles people into thinking he is harmless.

I will do my at most. In life you wouldn't notice him. But under the

microscope of the drama, you scrutinise him and you find that

this man is seriously intelligent, Congratulations. It is so deserving.

Thank you, it's exciting. It's great to have you back on the red

carpet and great for you to be nominated. It's been a few years.

Let's not put a number on it. But this role, I think I heard you say

that you were surprised that you were the director's first choice -

is that right? I'm always surprised. Why me? What was it about this role

that you were so taken with? remember the series from 1979 and

the book. It's an iconic literary character. It is a bit like an act

are being asked to play Hamlet. You kind of know what it is. It was

exciting but it is hard working in the shadow of Alec Guinness.

you brought something of yourself to that as well. With that ensemble

cast you had as part of the film, it was incredible. I know, the

creme DLA creme of British acting. Six degrees of Harry Potter as well.

Who is stuck behind you as well! I'm not finished with you yet. I've

got to ask you about the rest of the nominees in your category. You

are the only Brit. I've got a good feeling. You never know. I've got

everything crossed for you, Gary. Congratulations, nice to see you.

Daniel, how are you? I'm good, very good. Are you on official duties

this evening? I'm at presenting the award for Best Supporting Actress.

That is a great one. It is. I'm lucky enough to have worked with

Carey Mulligan a few years ago, but there are no favourites. We will

mention everyone else's name later on. This will be balanced later on.

Have there been films that have stood out for you this year? Tinker

Tailor Soldier Spy, no favourites but... I watched Moneyball the

other day and thought that was awesome. I believe that is up for

Best adapted screenplay as well. It's a wide and a very dear. That

is what is so exciting about it. haven't managed to see nearly all

of it, so that will be my big mission in my three weeks off after

this is all done. Congratulations with the woman in black, it's a

Let's take a look at another of the nominees in the Best Film category.

A beautiful, stylised action romance between a getaway driver

and a downtrodden single mum. This is Drive up. We'll be chatting to

Christina Hendrix from the film in just a moment. You give me a time

and a place, I'll give you a five- minute window. Anything happens in

that five minutes and I'm Yours. I don't sit in, don't carry a gun. I

drive it. Driver is the stunt man, as well as the getaway driver.

put this kid behind the wheel, there's nothing he can't do.

driver pads his bank account by getting involved in other things.

You get your money, whose debt is paid. You never go near his family

ever again. It turns out that this particular cava is bad for everyone.

He's got to go. It leads to the unravelling of a lot of people's

hopes and dreams. The driver in the film is a hard man, half machine

concept. He doesn't understand the difference until he realises that

he falls in love. It's through that process that the machine eventually

takes over the human side. We all have theories about who he is but

it's best to leave it up to the audience. It's wild, it's an

experiment because you have this family drama and you have this

really intense, violent, visceral revenge film. It sort of feels like

a dream that turns into a nightmare. Congratulations on the recognition

Drive was getting. What a film, I loved it. It is testament to the

variety of films that are doing so well this year. I think so. I'm

really proud to be a part of it and excited to be here to support it.

Hold the lead Nicholas will wind. Keep your fingers crossed. Ryan

Gosling seems to be the man of the moment. Ladies swoon at the mere

mention of his name. What is you like to work with? Divine. Is an

extraordinary act and a real professional. Everything you want

him to be, he is. He seems to be versatile over the types of roles

he can do. Yes, I think he is slowly conquering the movie

business. He is taking over the world. I've got to ask what you are

wearing tonight because you are gorgeous. I am wearing Vivienne

Westwood. Keeping it British. How are you, Michael Fassbender?

Pretty good. I was at the awards in Dublin last night. I just got here

this afternoon. Ready to pick up another one? I don't know about

that. I'm just happy to be here. It's an amazing group of people to

be in a category with. Absolutely. It is great. I've said it before,

especially the type of film, if it can encourage people to go and see

it, sometimes people will be a bit put off by what people think it is,

so this really helps and will hopefully encourage people to go

out and watch it. Have you met George Clooney and Brad Pitt?

I work with Brad Pitt, I knew him up from working with him on a film.

I met George Clooney when I was out at the Golden Globes. They are

great, they are at the top of what they do. Not only as actors but

producers. George is a director as well. They are really good guys as

well. It's nice. But he managed to do this great thing where the small,

independent films you are making of the ones that are getting

recognition, as well as doing the mainstream, bigger films as well.

Not everyone manages to achieve that. I know, touch wood! Touch

them together. The Scottish kiss! I've just been lucky. I've been

surrounded by really talented people. It stacks things in your

favour. It is always going to be a risk. You think, this looks

interesting to me but you don't know how people will take to it.

But I've been working with really good people. Good luck for tonight.

Taking a breather from red carpet are rivals for a second, next stop

- sisters are doing it for themselves in one of this year's

best female ensembles. Leading lady pilot died this -- Viola Davis will

be joining me shortly for a chat. Now let's take a look at the story

behind The Help, another runner for the Best Film. They help us about

these unlikely women all coming together to create change. It was a

chance for me to be in a movie that illuminated a part of our history

that we have a tendency to be silent about. The story mainly

focuses around Skeeter or and Mini. And also Aibileen. It is hard for

Aibileen to tell her stories because she's been told she is

invisible. But all the sudden someone says, who are you? I want

to interview you. Skeeter just graduated with a degree in

journalism. Two people from very different worlds in very dangerous

circumstances come together into each other's lives.

Skeeter is trying to impress this publisher in New York. You said to

write about what disturbs me. I'd like to write something from the

point of view of The Help. I was raised by a coloured woman. We love

them and they love us but they can't even use the toilets in our

houses. You are fired! Mini is very vocal because she refuses to be

invisible. It's a really interesting dynamic. They start an

expose of sorts with all the maids of Jackson, Mississippi. I'm going

to do it. We all laugh. I've got to come up with the questions, too?!

It takes both of the races to work together to get back story out

Congratulations on your Best Actress nomination. How much do you

want to be in this film? It's a great film. I wanted to be in this

film so bad. I did not want to be in the audience watching this film

are thinking, gosh, I want to be a part of this. I'm so happy, I feel

like I've won the lottery in every way this year. It's been a dream up.

It has literally transformed my life The. And the film is getting

such a great response from fans, but also in terms of awards

ceremonies. It must be very fulfilling for you and the rest of

the cast. Absolutely. It feels like hard work has paid off. You want

the audience to respond to it, you want people to respond or your work,

otherwise you are a legend in your own mind. It has been wonderful. I

think it has been deserved, I really do. I agree. Have a great

It must feel nice when you walk up the carpet and they are yelling

your name. Yes. I thought that was your voice! I listened to your mix

CD all of the time. I can't believe that. That was three years ago.

beautiful gesture on your part. Thank cue. Congratulations on this

role in Moneyball. It must be nice to get recognition for this role.

It is incredible. To be nominated for a BAFTA and an Academy Award,

it is very surreal. It shows us the Vorsah -- versatility of you as an

actor. We love you in those roles. It shows you have more to offer.

am just an actor. I like to play different parts. It is important to

challenge yourself. What about working with someone who has years

of knowledge like Brad Pitt? He must be able to suck in...

doesn't know anything. He is the greatest! He is such a good

producer, a good actor. He has made such cool and brave choices and I

respect him so much. Congratulations. Thank you. Hoping

to see you on the stage. Almost 1,000% sure I will win! Thank you

Time once again to pause for a moment and take a look at another

contender in the Best Film category. Funny, adorable and nominated for

12 awards tonight, it is the artist. Its leading man and nominated for

Best actor, Jean Dujardin, will be chatting to us in a moment,

straight after we have seen this love letter to the Hollywood silent

It is the story of a silent movie actor and he is a massive star. He

meets a young lady. He will fold He is a joker, sometimes arrogant.

A nice guy. No instinct for the future. George Valentin can't make

the adaptation into talkies and resists. He hits bottom. It is the

rise of the young actress who will become very famous. This girl,

She has definitely got star quality, It is a love story not only for a

man and woman, it is also a love Crazy, crazy. Jean Dujardin, how

are you? Fine. It is cold. Come on, yes. Like France. You should be

used to it. Congratulations on this film. Thank you, I'm very happy and

very proud. I am proud for the artist and the film. Did you ever

expect that this film would capture people's imaginations the way it

has? No. It is a small movie, 35 days for the shooting. It is just a

simple movie, a love story. It is unbelievable. Did you discover you

have very good cheekbones after all of the expressiveness? Les! It is

my face, I'm sorry. Gorgeous. beautiful. A my nose, my eyebrows.

Stop it! I hope to see you tap- dancing at the after-show party.

Yes, every day. My feet would be warm if I was tap-dancing!

Still to come, we will take a look at our remaining Best Film

contender and chatting to both stars. First, we know they can act,

but can they dress? Let's take a closer look at the glamourous and

the gorgeous in our red carpet fashion fix. I am here to show off

my dress! I am wearing a very beautiful suit that was made by

Christopher Bailey. I love this stress. -- dress. I feel like a

million dollars. Everybody here is Red carpet glamour and it is at its

finest. Speaking of which, the gorgeous Michelle Williams. How are

you? A little gold. What are you wearing? A dress from age and them.

Wow! I know you're a little cold. Congratulations on the nomination.

An incredible role. They don't come along very often for actresses.

is once-in-a-lifetime. In terms of the dedication you put into

recreating it. It was like changing for you. It was. It is the hardest

I have ever worked on a movie. lived it. You were reading love

stories in a Marilyn voice to your girls. I did, she became a big part

of our lives. How does it feel to be in a category with people like

Meryl Streep? Such a thrill. I am such a fan of her. You look

gorgeous, go and get warm. Good Time to take a look at the last of

our contenders for the best film. With equal amount of laughs and

tears, George Clooney plays a Hawaiian landowner who has to deal

with male menopause and a desire -- dysfunctional family in their

descendants. George will be here in person after this. I am ready now,

ready to talk, ready to change. I am ready to be a real husband and a

real father. Just wake up. Please, What you've been going through, it

is a tough deal. Just trying to keep my head above water. It is a

story about Matt King, who is a father and her husband, and is not

really great at either of them. don't know what to do. You need to

spend more time with her. He is now in charge of these two girls who he

doesn't know very well. Shut up! Easy. Where did you learn to talk

like that? It is kind of like a lot of teachers' relationships --

children's relationships with their fathers. I will be a lot more civil

if he's around. Don't ever do that to me again. She loves him and she

knows he has a lot to offer, but she looks at him as a child. She

takes on the parenting role. You don't have a clue, do you? Mum was

cheating on you. I am the antithesis of Matt King. I would

like to know who my life was -- wife was seeing. He is stoic and in

his own world. Brian is able to pay attention to her. You might not be

able to hear this right now, but she was lonely. Who are you? The

anything I know for sure if you are a god damn liar. This is a story of

his slow and gentle a wakening. -- Higher! How are you? Good to see

you. You look very nice. So do you. Are you staying warm? Not bad, I

have thermals. How are you? Good. Congratulations on this film. It

doesn't rely on anything apart from great performances and great story.

And bad shirts. And high trousers! I like that. Nominated for best

actor. Have you got a speech? think it will probably be a Gary

Oldman board Jean de Jardine. I get the sense... Brits love you. I will

still have a drink! Nominated with your bodies -- buddies as well.

don't like him so much. Keeping you guys separate. The rest of the guys

are fine. Have there been things that have caught your attention

this year? A lot. A lot of films I have liked this year. I really

loved the artist. I loved we need to talk about Kevin. Tilda Swinton

is great in it. A bunch of others. You guys worked together. Nice to

see her up there getting recognition for it. Hard but

brilliant performance. It is a rough film. You want to get that

kid! That is the thing about this year, there's such a diversity of

films. Silent movies to terrifying films are just great stories.

is a really interesting film, fun film. A lot of great movies this

A little bit of a crazy welcome. is really nice for top people must

have been waiting in the cold for a long time. You have been here

before it and you always get a great response. People are always

kind to us. Congratulations on Moneyball. Thank you, you guys are

not supposed to like baseball. don't get it but I like the film.

get it. Were you a big baseball fan? Not really. Now you are?

book was about value and how to create a fair playing field. Those

things are universal. What a great bunch of people to be in a category

with. We have got some great our up-and-coming actors. The most

amazing work. Not so sure about George Clooney? Gary Oldman, we

have all... He is as good as it gets. A hero of mine. Do you still

get star-struck or overwhelmed when you meet people like that who have

inspired you? Not so much. It is more of a privilege to get to talk

and chat with them. I really value that. A Jonah Hill, great to see

him. Great to see him getting the game. They were shouting his name

earlier. He is a super hero. Such versatility as an actor as well.

Yes, he really did an amazing job. It is well-earned and always nice

to see someone pops out of the box. How long did it take you to get

dressed? The buttons take a little bit. Cufflinks? About 15. Top of

the table. But like tonight. -- good luck tonight. That is it from

the star studded BAFTA red carpet this year. Brad Pitt, George