In pictures: Harry Potter première

Thousands of fans and the cream of British acting talent descended on Leicester Square for the première of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on Sunday.

BBC News Online brings you the wonder and wizardry of the star-studded event.

Most of the cast were at the screening

Daniel Radcliffe signed autographs for fans

Fans Jack King, six (left) and brother Andrew, 10, dressed as Hogwarts pupils

Twins James and Oliver Phelps star as Fred and George Weasley

Emma Watson: "I can't believe how many people there are"

Miriam Margolyes joked: "I don't like children all that much"

The cinema was decked out in Hogwarts colours