INTERVIEW - Jim Broadbent on the weather and filming at the world premiere of Paddington on 23rd November 2014 in London

The transcript covers a discussion about the weather, the speaker's relationship with Paddington, and the experience of working with him. It highlights the challenges of acting with imaginary characters and touches on filming locations, emphasizing the magic of science in creating scenes.

What was the speaker's relationship with Paddington?

• They were distant acquaintances.

• The speaker read audiobooks of Paddington.

• They met frequently in person.

• The speaker disliked Paddington.

How did the team manage Paddington's presence during filming?

• Paddington was animated in post-production.

• Paddington was always physically present.

• They used a tennis ball on a stick as a stand-in.

• They used a real bear for the scenes.

What was the speaker's impression of Paddington's character?

• Paddington was very demanding.

• Paddington was a charming and lovable bear.

• Paddington was difficult to work with.

• Paddington was uninterested in the project.

What challenge is mentioned about working with real-life actors?

• They are always on time.

• They never follow the script.

• They require a lot of makeup.

• You sometimes have to imagine they are not there.

How was the illusion of filming in Portobello Road achieved?

• With the magic of science and effects.

• By actually filming on location.

• Through the use of green screens.

• By using miniature models.