Alex Jennings and Dame Maggie Smith interview on Graham Norton
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- Опубликовано: 30 окт 2015
- Alex Jennings and Dame Maggie Smith on The Graham Norton Show Oct 2015, talking about The Lady in The Van.
Dame Maggie's first TV interview in 42 years! 
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![Alan Bennett The Lady in The Van Interview [ Subtitled ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/zI_nDN5aTPk/mqdefault.jpg)
Note how much Alex Jennings watches Maggie Smith 2:45 with such open admiration. Never takes his eyes off her. A treasure of an interview, as always with Graham Norton.
Closest to royalty you can get on the show. One of the most talented actors in the world. Her fame in Harry Potter was like Alec Guiness in Star Wars. They were both introduced to a new audience. She was delightful in her Oscar-winning role in California Suite.
"Good hat, isn't it?"
I love her priorities! 🤣 She's amazing!
Sharp as a whip that woman. And bloody hilarious.What a gift for any good interviewer. And probably quite frightening to every bad interviewer :D
Nyx intheclouds You are so right…. Her intelligence and her eyes are like laser beams!
Not Graham!
🤎🤎🤎💫💫💫❤💜
"You don't use it. . . . unless you're -- who is it? -- Sir King Bensley" Holy shit 😂
I love her dry wit, facial expressions
Maggie has an incredible sense of humor, and very modest as well
She is just magic Maggie Smith. Wonderful lady. Dry sence of humour
Dame Maggie Smith first appearance on a chat show in 42 years. Hope she does another interview on the show
I heard a rumor Dame Maggie Smith wanted to play this role, bevause she didn't wanted to go into memory for just being the Duchess, yet she took the role twice again after the lady in the van.
I absolutely love, love, love Dame Maggie Smith. I haven't seen much of her work but very much appreciated her in ''Downton Abbey'' Her facial expressions alone tell a story!!
Graham was so excited when he found out she was going to be a guest in his show. And that’s why he had no one else on the show except Alan - wanted to dedicate the privilege just to her. Wonderful, wonderful guest, worth every minute.
She ought to do more interviews, she really is in her PRIIIIIIME.
Good one!
Needs more r's.
Well, hen - that's a lovely _Morrrningside_ accent we have, Miss B!
Brilliant! she was sooo good in that movie
Maggie Smith is a global treasure. Loved her since I was a kid.
Alex Jennings is a superb actor but never gets his deserved recognition.
Dame Maggie is almost the same as the characters she plays; smart, witty, funny and classy. I love her.
Maggie Smith, Judy Dench, Shakespearean actresses so famous now through films ❤️
Don't forget Joan Plowright. She is another powerhouse.
@@hiddenriverarts Yes, Joan Plowright is also very funny. I rate her higher than Dame Judi.
“Just...pull yourself together.” Omg 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Alex Jennings is a very underrated actor...
Lord Debrick and he’s dead sexy as well
I loved his Edward the VII in The Crown
Shubham Bhushan he was perfect , it is so hard watching Derek Jacobi do his role for season 3
@@julianarose9872 l love Derek Jacobi, too!!!!
@@ShubhamBhushanCC Edward VIII
The Lady in the Van is a brilliant film and Maggie and Alex were both fantastic. I highly recommend it!
Every time I watch this interview with Dame Maggie Smith, I fall head over heels in love with her again. 🥰 ❤
Love Maggie's subtle dig at Ben Kingsley . She is a fantastic actress . If you haven't seen the film , The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie , in which she plays the Scottish teacher who encourages her " gurls " to think for themselves , then I urge you to do so . She is magnificent in it .
Seconded. A wonderful film from a brilliant novel.
The days of the big stars are gone but maggie smith is an exception. An incredible talent ans one of britains jewels. Thank you for the many hours of pleasue.
It's so sweet how she's still so modest about acting with others.
That’s why she’s a national treasure!)
She plays her cards close to her chest. John
After working with Christopher Plummer she referred to him as “Christopher Bummer.”
@@unclealandand Richard E grant as Richard E can’t! 😂incredible wit, savage but brilliant
Great to see her and Alex so affectionate. They are clearly dear friends.
But, be advised, she put him at a distance from him, almost from the beginning.
I've watched this interview a million times and it still crack me up, Dame Smith is a brilliant actress.
*This is one of my go-tos when I just wanna watch some good vibes video* :)
elledaim Ha ha! She is SO FUNNY …
Same
Absolutely agree never tire of watching her
Dame Maggie. Not Dame Smith.
Otherwise I fully agree.
Such an unpretentious lady...adorable to watch and listen too..
The audience clearly loves her the most as they laughed at everything she said n here I am smiling fulltime..hehehehe
Love Maggie her one liners are truly amazing.
What a wonderful woman Maggie Smith is from the inside out. Intelligent, fun and versatile. She is a really talented and credible actress. I never get tired of watching movies and series where she plays.
Love "Ladies in Lavender"... excellent acting!
@@rebeccasimantov5476 saw it and enjoyed the movie!
WHO knew that Maggie Smith is so naturally funny and has the most wonderful sense of humor. She is hilarious in this interview and I enjoyed it immensely.❤️
She's so different from the roles she plays but she is the perfect actress for every role because of her incredible sense of humor.
Just like Meryl Streep.
Jiskpirate Di
AGREED!
She takes her work seriously but not herself. This is a very important trait.
I would hope she is different. I've seen her on stage in the latter part of her career so she isn't going to be Portia or Juliet, but the roles have been varied. I have seen her in three Albee plays, one Bennett, one Peter Schaffer, having seen her on stage playing varied roles as an alcoholic (ironically twice but they were very different alcoholics, Bed among the Lentils and A Delicate Balance), an old woman as an agent of death (The Lady from Dubuque), an even older woman on the verge of senility and death (Three Tall Women), and Lettice in Lettice and Lovage. Five very different characters, and not one of them resembling her public persona on chat shows.
The worst moment in any of them was when the audience enthusiastically applauded her entrance in Act I in The Lady from Dubuque, but her entrance marked the end of the act, she had only one line to say. My partner and I didn't know the play but we felt it was the grand entrance but undermining itself within the logic of the play as the end of the act. The poor bugger had to stand on stage for an eternity while the pointless and vacuous applause rolled on and on. A strange play by Albee, but still pretty good stuff.
Bless you Maggie you're a national treasure. Love and admire you xxx
Maggie was wonderful in Lady In The Van. Have you ever seen Maggie & Judi Dench in Ladies In Lavender 2004?
@@weepingwillow-ud6xl yes, they are wonderful together.
Enjoy her out of all the older female actors - such a wonderful personality. I love it how her sense of humour seems to come from her enjoying amusing herself every chance she gets - not trying to impress anyone.
Maggie Smith and Judy Dench... Best ever
@@traciebolton1951~ The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. 👏🏻😉
I can NOT get enough of this wonderful Lady Maggi Smith
Neither can I! So tongue in cheek, not at all taken with herself; a truly lovely person. Also, she's very attractive and once, an interviewer mentioned that to her and her response was, without a moment's hesitation: "Get hold of yourself". It was very funny. She is very self-effacing. Wouldn't you love to meet her?
Great actor, great lady and great sense of humor. Alex Jennings very gentlemanly and very sweet with her all the time. Lovely interview. The film is just adorable and sad in a very subtle way. Both are great in it.
Maggie Smith is an international treasure❤️🙏🏻
Yeah you are right, how are you doing today sweet soul friend?
OMG, when she talked about how her colleague hit her, I cried. I was so sorry. I mean, even if it was for the sake of the movie, I couldn't hit her. She looks so pure, she is a real angel. ❤❤❤
I love to hear Sir Ian McKellan talk about his encounters with Dame Maggie over the years. She minces no words and it's so fun to watch her!
I saw the film and still can't believe that is actually reality. Living in a van for 15 years? What kind of misery is that? The smell, the view... just like a nightmare. Maggie Smith did such an outstanding job portraiting this actual woman. The lost, the sorrow, all of the human suffering on her look...
This movie will make you rethink human society.
I do that every day !
Extraordinary woman, talented, beautiful, sharp wit, and hilarious to boot. Owns every character she portrays.
That bit at 6:52. We know she's pulling Alex's leg and having fun, yet in a split second and a few improvised words, she has you hooked. She switches on completely different emotions. If she can do this smack in the middle of a lighthearted interview, I can't imagine how good she would be on stage. Fabulous talent.
You should watch Talking Heads... She's PHENOMENAL.
Yes it’s called British humour 😅😂
@@91YEHNAH
Oh yes. 'Talking Heads' was my first introduction to Alan Bennett, and 'good' literature in general.
When I'm feeling a bit down I always come back to watch this. She is just a treasure Dame maggie smith 🇬🇧
This lady is a national treasure! Asking GOD'S continued blessings for her!
She's usually in quite a lot of pain.
She's funnier than Graham himself. Crowd erupted on every word she spoke.!
Her quips are amazing
Or even her pauses -
G: "have you seen Downton?"
M: "..." 😂🤣
She knows her stuff and it's always perfectly measured. She's incredible! ❤️
Toothache is funnier than Graham Norton.
The legendary Lady Dame Maggie Smith. I love her so much.
Maggie Smith just IS everything she does and so adorably sharp.
"Yes, he was there, and it was creepy, there were so many of them!"
she's got the best humour
I saw Dame Maggie doing a similar interview and, bless her, on the same subjects she relates new and fresh anecdotes. Most stars repeat themselves so see one interview and you've seen them all. A very intelligent woman.
What a classy humorous lady. I would love to know her personally. I would learn so much.
I love her sense of humor so much!
Alex Jennings - great actor and great narrator of audio books.
Highly recommend this movie if you haven't already seen it! It's a wonderful film. Both Maggie & Alex are first rate! 👏👏🇨🇦
I didn’t realise it was filmed in the actual location; it must have brought flashbacks to the poor neighbours still living there.
Her humour is so amazing 👏
Sir King Bensley XDDDDD
Hysterical, she's so shady
She's absolutely spot-on about that: one should not use one's title professionally, and it always makes me cringe when I see 'Dame Joan Collins' in the credits or 'Dame Shirley Bassey' on an album....naff in the extreme!
Ben Kingsley is one of the most arrogant celebrities Ive seen. Watch his interviews. awful.... Maggie knows it too with Sir Bensley comment.
goonie4055 You’re absolutely right about Kingsley. He’s a great actor but knows it. He insists on his title being shown on all publicity material. He’s wrecked several productions as a result where producers have refused to do as he ordered so he walked!
Dang. They are both SO likable!
This woman is simply priceless!
Very good of mr jennings to take such a back seat in this interview.
Maggie has a brilliant sense of humour
LOVED LADY IN THE VAN!
Her story about the little boy is brilliant ❤
First time I saw Maggie Smith was in the Pride of Miss Jean Brodie- I was enthralled. Love her.
Love Maggie Smith, she is so awesome! Also wanted to shout out some love also for Alex Jennings! He was great as Prince Charles in "The Queen", and oh my, absolutely stole the show in my favorite episode of "The Crown" (Season 2, Episode 6) as the Duke of Windsor. That stunning performance seriously gave me the chills - a no-holds-barred portrayal of the former King as a despicable sociopath.
He was a serial killer spoiler alert in the PBS series Unforgotten. Truly scary portrayal he did.
Absolutely one of the greatest actresses of stage and screen.
Yes i loved him to in the crown!
Alex is incredibly talented. He went to my drama school (or I went to his!) - it's lovely to see him noticed. Suggest you have a good poke about in his rich back catalogue - lots to enjoy!
@@bonnieroggensees6003 Agreed, AJ was magnificent in _Unforgotten,_ as of course was the always-good Nicola Walker. But eeep! Now anyone who reads this and fancies watching it, already knows whodunnit! Maybe rephrase your comment?
“It wasn’t mine; it was Miss Shepards ..!” 😂
Could not love this woman more!
Alex Jennings did an amazing work in the crown as king Edward.... Capable actor.
Far far beyond capable!
Thank you. I knew I recognized him lol
He is such a phenomenal actor....apart from his film work I have seen him many times on stage from restoration comedies, musicals and serious drama and he blows me away every time. Stunning actor that deserves more recognition.
@@edward311 I saw Mr. Jennings in July at The Bridge Theatre, where he portrayed the Anglican priest in The Southbury Child. He was glorious to watch! Then after the play, my daughter and I caught him at the stage door and he graciously posed for photos then rode away on his bicycle. If I had known how actors such as Maggie Smith felt about pushy Americans, I might have hesitated to approach him. 😳
@@achhitron I saw that production too and, once again, he was brilliant. Am so glad you got a great response when meeting him.
Her characters are always my favourite whatever she is in. Such a beautiful soul ❤️
The way Alex looks at Dame Maggie, love, respect and admiration. Love it.
Just love Maggie Smith.A true legend! She has such a funny sense of humor!
Love her! She is amazing on Downton Abbey! What a lovely, talented woman. I love her sense of humor!
I could listen to her for ever .watched her movies for years
God, I love her so much, I really could watch and listen to her all day every day
The Lady In The Van is a brilliant film. So glad I saw it. The 2 stars are perfectly cast.
Dame Maggie & Dame Judy........Best ever... I love their wit/humour.
I had the pleasure of seeing Alex Jennings in The Southbury Child at the Bridge Theatre last month. Unbeknownst to me, I happened to be there on opening night, and Maggie Smith was in attendance! I could see her from my seat, and I kept half an eye on her during the show. I'm fairly certain I saw her dabbing her eyes at the end, and she seemed to be quite enjoying herself.
I love Maggie Smith! Such a fun sense of humour . Wonderful actress !
Best ever interview on Graham Norton!
Jennifer Boyle ABSOLUTELY!
I LOVED this film. I totally admired her and she was so hilarious, bucking the establishment, such an interesting thought-provoking human. Dame Maggie did a fabulous performance and the production just worked perfectly. x
Hello,how are you doing today sweet soul friend?
Maggie is so great! Funny, too.
“Sir King Bensley.” Ouch! Lol!
Maggie Smith: One of those people who are simply loved by all. Best legacy.
What great sense of humor from them both, loved the movie Lady in the Van.
Yeah it's a good one,how are you doing today?
Maggie Smith is a jewel beyond price.
This woman is amazing.
She’s wonderful. Loved her forever
"Pull yourself together." Hilarious.
Sir King Bensley 😂 she is hilarious
My favourite Maggie Smith role, My House in Umbria! What a beautiful character ! 🇮🇪🙂
I love Alex! And Dame Maggie. Oh thankyou both so much for making my lifefuller
This was absolutely delightful.
What a brilliant lady she is…
Adore Maggie Smith
She is sooo incredible and more beautiful than ever.
Dame Maggie Smith is absolutely adorable!
Sir King Bensley...what a line!
Absolutely Love Her Slightly Sweetened Acerbic Wit, Extremely Classy Lady, With Consummate Professionalism X
This was an amazing interview. Brilliant.
Great that she has got the box set. Something to watch when she retires. 🙂
She is sooooo funny and i could watch her interview for hours ☺️ love her 😍
Maggie is a gem
I love this lady. I think she’s the best ❤
She is sublime!!!