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  • OK, so you are here to audition for a part in the British Airways safety information video.

  • Can you just look into the camera and give your name please?

  • Hi, I'm Chiwetel Ejiofor.

  • And have you done any safety videos before?

  • No, only feature films.

  • Well, this could be your big break, OK, mate? So don't mess it up.

  • Shall we get one in the can, guys?

  • Now listen, Chiwetel.

  • There's going to be an autocue so you don't have to learn the lines.

  • You just read them.

  • OK, focus.

  • OK, action!

  • Hello.

  • We will now demonstrate the safety features on this aircraft and your attention is essential.

  • As these may differ from any aircraft that you've flown on before.

  • Hmmm, bit of a show-off.

  • Take care your hand baggage does not block the aisles or exit.

  • It must be put under the seat in front of you.

  • Or in an overhead locker.

  • Place items in the locker carefully

  • as they may fall out and injure someone,

  • especially if it's a bag full of duty-free goods, darling.

  • Actually, sorry. That was meant for Joanna Lumley.

  • - Muppet. - Sorry.

  • In the case of an evacuation, you must move quickly to the closest, usable exit, taking absolutely nothing with you, and I mean nothing, sweetie.

  • Yeah, that was another one of her lines.

  • F*ck me.

  • You ****.

  • (coughs)

  • Sorry, erm, action.

  • All exits are clearly marked and are being pointed out to you now.

  • Please take a moment to locate your nearest exit,

  • bearing in mind this may be behind you.

  • Wow, that was beautiful!

  • Oh, thanks.

  • No, seriously, that bit about the nearest exits, really powerful.

  • Please, carry on Th-andie.

  • -Thandie. -Thandie. Sorry.

  • Opening the doors automatically inflates the evacuation slides.

  • And remember, high-heeled shoes must be taken off as they may tear the slide.

  • God! No way! Designer shoes, like me.

  • We are so like soulmates.

  • We should hang.

  • No.

  • Cool...

  • If the cabin air supply fails, oxygen will be provided.

  • Masks, like this, will apear automatically.

  • Stay in your seat and pull the mask towards you.

  • Place the mask over your mouth and nose, like this,

  • and breathe normally, adjusting the band to secure it.

  • Please note that the bag may not inflate.

  • In all the washrooms, Club World and First cabins,

  • you may need to pull on the coloured streamer to release the mask.

  • And please, please, do make sure your own mask is fitted before helping anyone else.

  • That was so wonderful.

  • -Oh! -You know, you'll get the part.

  • Do you think so? I hope so.

  • Next!

  • Right, pay attention, please.

  • Your life jacket is underneath or beside your seat.

  • If required, please remove the jacket from its container

  • and pull it over your head.

  • Pass the tapes around your waist

  • and tie them securely in a double bow at the side.

  • And thus, a double bow.

  • To inflate, pull the red toggle, as shown.

  • When you see a red toggle, that's definitely the toggle to tug.

  • Now, the air in this rather wonderful jacket can be topped up by using this neat little mouthpiece.

  • There's also a charming whistle and light combination for attracting attention,

  • should you be one of those people who enjoys attention.

  • And please, fairly obviously, do not inflate your lovely life jacket until you've actually left the aircraft,

  • at which point toggle up,

  • inflate away and whistle all you like.

  • OK. So, Jim, I'll read the line

  • and then when I do the nod, you do the action.

  • OK, yeah.

  • OK, please now ensure that your seat is upright

  • and in the take-off position, with armrests down,

  • your footstool and video screen are stowed, if you have them,

  • and your table is folded away.

  • Genius. Look, I've got goosebumps.

  • Is that it? Just the tray table?

  • That's it, and you smashed it.

  • Oh.

  • Well I suppose it does have a certain je ne sais quoi.

  • Thank you.

  • In the unlikely event of the aircraft having to make an emergency landing,

  • you will be told to adopt this protective brace position.

  • If facing rearwards, in Club World,

  • you must adopt this position.

  • If you have any questions, please ask your cabin crew.

  • Great, very intense. I love the soured face.

  • Maybe we could try the next bit just a little less serious?

  • Less serious?

  • Just chill out mate, really, you know.

  • Maybe if you just move your head actually, just...

  • - No, no, it's fine. - I've got it.

  • You've got it? Yeah, just exactly, so we can see the beautiful smile.

  • Very radiant.

  • But it's not X-Files. There's no aliens about.

  • - I got it. - Just chill out, yeah?

  • - Thank you. - Brilliant.

  • Thank you, Gillian.

  • Action.

  • You'll also find the Flying Start donation envelope in your seat area.

  • So if you've got any spare change, in any currency, find it,

  • take it out and put it in the envelope.

  • Please.

  • Spot on.

  • OK, that's a wrap.

  • On behalf of British Airways, Comic Relief and Flying Start...

  • ..thank you for your attention and your kind donations.

  • Every penny of which will help children all over the world...

  • ..living really tough lives.

  • If you have any questions, or you can't find your safety card...

  • ..or Flying Start envelope...

  • ..please ask one of your gorgeous cabin crew members.

  • Have an enjoyable flight.

OK, so you are here to audition for a part in the British Airways safety information video.

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