<p><br /> The British Academy Film Awards kicked off in style with an impressive display of A-list glamour on the red carpet.<br /> </p><p><br /> The rain failed to dampen spirits as BAFTA hopefuls signed autographs and spoke to press outside the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.<br /> </p><p><br /> Host Jonathan Ross named The Social Network and The King's Speech as his favourite films on the short list, and Sir Paul McCartney agreed.<br /> </p><p><br /> "I like The King's Speech - that's my favourite", the legendary musician told us. "But I also like The Social Network. They use a Beatles song at the end of that, so I like that aspect of that film."<br /> </p><p><br /> The King's Speech actress Helena Bonham-Carter looked surprisingly demure in a black dress, after her mismatched shoes split fashion critics at the Golden Globes earlier this year.<br /> </p>
