Allen Leech does impressions of Downton Abbey colleagues

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  • Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
  • I love watching interviews with the Downton cast. I particularly enjoy it when Allen Leech does impressions of Maggi Smith, Julian Fellowes and others. so I thought I'd put some of them in one video. Some of them are anecdotal (he's a great story teller also).
    I obviously own none of these clips and all rights go to their respective owners.

Комментарии • 262

  • @organboi
    @organboi 2 года назад +134

    No greater scene ever recorded for television than the Sybil tragedy. A new bar was set for ensemble acting. Nothing will ever be more shocking and compelling.

    • @balajisrinivasan8132
      @balajisrinivasan8132 Год назад +7

      “Hold my head” - Ned Stark

    • @northwestprof60
      @northwestprof60 3 месяца назад

      You're kidding, right? I'm guessing you don't have much of a grasp of the entire corpus of television, do you?

    • @organboi
      @organboi 3 месяца назад

      @northwestprof60 I guess over 100 people agree with the statement. I'm not alone. Name a scene that packs a similar extended dramatic effect, without blood and guts being shot all over the place. I've seen a lot in my long life so far. Nothing quite like the Sybil scene. And don't watch these things on your frickin phone.

  • @burthuffman2802
    @burthuffman2802 2 года назад +369

    I love Allen Leach for everything he does, he's also easy on the eyes! Hope to see him again .

    • @DavidEFarner
      @DavidEFarner 2 года назад +13

      And then some.

    • @TheTerryE
      @TheTerryE 2 года назад

      It's a shame he keeps getting FATTER and FATTER.

    • @charlesf4314
      @charlesf4314 2 года назад

      Yes I agree. I'd like to * him

    • @ChariCole-c2t
      @ChariCole-c2t Год назад +1

      He is a wonderful actor.

    • @Fee212
      @Fee212 Год назад

      You can see his face and hear his accent when you watch Niall Horan.

  • @BlankCanvas88
    @BlankCanvas88 2 года назад +1015

    "She came down with an awful bout of bad contract negotiations." Love it. Wish more of them would just be honest about it. lol

    • @MarnettaAnn
      @MarnettaAnn 2 года назад

      ]]]o

    • @gemmab8626
      @gemmab8626 2 года назад +67

      Always wondered what happened! Her death was so unexpected and sudden. I assumed she was leaving to do movies. 🤷‍♀️

    • @donnahenley7866
      @donnahenley7866 2 года назад +9

      Priceless

    • @felinequeen9243
      @felinequeen9243 2 года назад +70

      It was really a shame that Sybil left the show so early. Her character really brings a lot of sparkles to the show.

    • @felinequeen9243
      @felinequeen9243 2 года назад +61

      @@gemmab8626 Her death was so tragic too. Taught us a huge lesson on preeclampsia though.

  • @butterflymoon6368
    @butterflymoon6368 2 года назад +23

    Everytime I see anything to do with Downton Abbey I think of the Graham Norton/Bill Murray/Matt Damon interview. Best interview ever.

  • @patriciapalmer1377
    @patriciapalmer1377 2 года назад +40

    Incredibly gifted agility in his acting, so laser focused I could almost see the swiftness of his thoughts.

  • @wendyhardin5259
    @wendyhardin5259 2 года назад +101

    Allen Leach is just too adorable. 🥰

    • @michelmurphy7152
      @michelmurphy7152 2 года назад +5

      He is!

    • @EMMYK1916
      @EMMYK1916 2 года назад +7

      He's very good in an Irish comedy, "Man about Dog", it's extremely funny but also specifically Irish. Was a big hit here, not sure if others will get the accents though. Anyway that's my tuppence worth.

    • @wendyhardin5259
      @wendyhardin5259 Год назад +1

      Absolutely Adorable.

    • @rashidahr4043
      @rashidahr4043 Год назад

      He's showing off I think ..sorry my opinion ...I do love him as Tom on the show though

    • @jostrong9364
      @jostrong9364 Месяц назад

      ​@@rashidahr4043he is an actor! Have you never met one? It's what they do.

  • @chanchan5349
    @chanchan5349 6 месяцев назад +6

    I just binge watched the entire series during a recent illness. It didn’t matter that I’ve seen it all before…it felt new. I do miss the waiting for a new episode!

  • @tlqueck9534
    @tlqueck9534 2 года назад +125

    Love Downton Abbey and the talent and "class" they all bring to the screen. Amazing writing, balance and timing. It's wonderful entertainment and without the "garbage" seen so often on the big screen these days. Can't wait to see the next movie. Best wishes to all and thank you for the opportunity to enjoy more Downton Abbey.

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 2 года назад +29

    Loved watching these clips. Allen Leach is delightful!

  • @femmanagh7247
    @femmanagh7247 Год назад +24

    Tom was one of my favourite guys in DA, and the most handsome one ever.

  • @cherrimullins9632
    @cherrimullins9632 2 года назад +91

    Truly loved this side of Allen....so funny!And they all still love you,after you impersonate them....what a great bunch you all are!The best show ever..thanks for that.🤩🥰🙋‍♀️

    • @cherrimullins9632
      @cherrimullins9632 2 года назад +1

      @@guyincognito8440 wouldn't that have been great?

    • @rashidahr4043
      @rashidahr4043 Год назад

      I wonder if Julian was happy he made him sound a bit silly not nice at all

  • @brianeduardo1234
    @brianeduardo1234 2 года назад +42

    He is truly handsome and with great personality killer combo!

  • @PhillyFrank1
    @PhillyFrank1 2 года назад +69

    Gosh, he's adorable. Small wonder Lady Sybil fell for him.

  • @jhutch1681
    @jhutch1681 Год назад +12

    Giraffe at the water hole, lol.
    Allen's mimicry is brilliantly hilarious. Thanks!

  • @skontheroad
    @skontheroad 2 года назад +29

    Can I be his first???
    He does the BEST accents EVER!! LOVE HIM (Bad contract negotiations..... 😆!!)

  • @shirleyhair2261
    @shirleyhair2261 Год назад +20

    Just love this show and miss it, alan leech is just so handsome funny and very very charming, ❤

    • @MsMarple
      @MsMarple 9 дней назад

      I watched it entirely in rerun and wish we could resurrect it.

  • @jochenstossberg5427
    @jochenstossberg5427 2 года назад +357

    He's not only very handsome he's also hilarious. So why doesn't somebody in the business put him in a comedy?

    • @jamesgough3938
      @jamesgough3938 2 года назад +6

      Handsome yes but Ian McKellen does a much better Maggie Smith. Who has never seen DA, btw.

    • @rashidahr4043
      @rashidahr4043 Год назад +1

      I don't think it's nice at all making fun of them especially Julian it's like he's momocking him bit cruel

    • @rashidahr4043
      @rashidahr4043 Год назад +1

      And NO ONE could mimic Maggie Smith

    • @rashidahr4043
      @rashidahr4043 Год назад +2

      Sadly Michelle dosent sound anything like Mary but she really does the accent so well but was so disappointed she dosent really sound like that.I love Marys Accent

    • @rashidahr4043
      @rashidahr4043 Год назад

      ​@@jamesgough3938I'm sure he does

  • @aprilsmith3683
    @aprilsmith3683 2 года назад +39

    I think he is fabulous...
    Never tire of "Downtown Abbey"...
    🇿🇦

  • @renshiwu305
    @renshiwu305 2 года назад +28

    _Rome,_ _The Tudors,_ and _Downton Abbey_ - pretty good career thus far. Top notch series. I've seen 'em all in their entirety.

    • @NoDrNo
      @NoDrNo Год назад +3

      The Imitation Game and Bohemian Rhapsody as well

    • @MissDuke2012
      @MissDuke2012 Год назад +1

      Yes!!! They are wonderful shows!

  • @mfraye12
    @mfraye12 2 года назад +41

    10:29 when you can see michelle go to give him a smack but realizes she has an audience 😂

  • @sharontravis2152
    @sharontravis2152 2 года назад +10

    I miss the series, enjoyed all the characters.

  • @semperhibernia
    @semperhibernia 2 года назад +21

    Fantastic compilation. So funny. Thank you.

    • @cycl5168
      @cycl5168  2 года назад +1

      you're welcome. i had fun doing it.

    • @peterwilliamskelhorn6675
      @peterwilliamskelhorn6675 2 года назад

      @@cycl5168 Tom Branson is my favourite male character. It's tough to choose a favourite female character

  • @johnknottenbelt2727
    @johnknottenbelt2727 2 года назад +80

    Always enjoyed any scene he was in ! That mischievous look ! And yes, what a Touch of Class, Downton Abbey brought into our homes, with all the ragged drivel one sees on TV.

  • @DavidEFarner
    @DavidEFarner 2 года назад +41

    Painfully charming and completely adorable. Swoon. Sigh.

    • @glortw
      @glortw 2 года назад +2

      SAME.

  • @TheFvtampa
    @TheFvtampa 2 года назад +19

    I so love him and the show.

  • @nikserof2183
    @nikserof2183 Год назад +27

    Good Lord, he's both talented and gorgeous.

  • @renaenolen8461
    @renaenolen8461 2 года назад +9

    Allen talking about learning Yorkshire accent. Tristan Rogers worked on an American accent for General Hospital, then the producers want him to use his native Australian accent.

  • @ellietopham2979
    @ellietopham2979 2 года назад +18

    Why would the actress playing Sybil ever want to stop acting with this gorgeous gorgeous hilarious man?! She must have been bonkers!

  • @joypowers563
    @joypowers563 2 года назад +14

    Oh my word. He’s hysterical!

  • @l.sophia2803
    @l.sophia2803 2 года назад +74

    Dude is so Irish, no bs, funny as hell..

    • @TSquared2001
      @TSquared2001 2 года назад +2

      All that's missing is a well timed and well executed explicitive.

    • @l.sophia2803
      @l.sophia2803 2 года назад +1

      @@TSquared2001 and a pint

    • @TSquared2001
      @TSquared2001 2 года назад +1

      @@l.sophia2803 now how on Earth did I miss that one?

    • @shane6115
      @shane6115 2 года назад

      @@TSquared2001 and a glass 🥃 of Jameson

    • @MsMarple
      @MsMarple 9 дней назад

      Irishmen are often compact wonders.

  • @JuneCleaver56
    @JuneCleaver56 2 года назад +30

    Hysterically funny! The best impersonator since Rich Little!

    • @organboi
      @organboi 2 года назад +1

      Not quite. Imo.

  • @AC_RDR2_Q
    @AC_RDR2_Q 2 года назад +14

    His impression of Rob was amazing

  • @toby_longname
    @toby_longname 2 года назад +19

    His Impression on Maggie sounds just like my history teacher, and I've told my history teacher that he remains me of her 😂

  • @kataiga
    @kataiga 2 года назад +8

    I have seen this so many times nd it is just hilarious every time ! Love it !!

  • @shirleyhair2261
    @shirleyhair2261 Год назад +12

    Just love Allan leech, he is so funny

  • @chloeebaaker
    @chloeebaaker Год назад +5

    Kevin Doyle (Mosely) is from a town that is a rival to my own home town, when I found that out I questioned him being my favourite character XD

  • @beckykent6674
    @beckykent6674 2 года назад +15

    We just binge watched all 6 seasons as we had not watched it before. It was sooo good and we are seeing the new movie too!!

  • @maxlinder5262
    @maxlinder5262 2 года назад +14

    He's someone who is adorable 🥰..

  • @hiyahandsome
    @hiyahandsome 2 года назад +10

    So much fun, thanks for posting!

  • @AndersBu
    @AndersBu Год назад +15

    “Posh Soap“ 😂😂😂😂

  • @3467AAA
    @3467AAA 17 дней назад

    He grew on me exponential in 1 week, which is the time it took me to watch the 6 seasons for the first time, which is Jan 19, 2025 LOL. I love his character as well as the actor.

  • @DarkSpells87
    @DarkSpells87 Год назад +8

    I don't like his Maggie Smith but I do love his Robert James Collier. It is spot on.

    • @MsMarple
      @MsMarple 9 дней назад

      Maybe it’s all the truth uttered, in view of your moniker.

  • @beeyou3501
    @beeyou3501 2 года назад +9

    Never knew he was so funny! Lol. He's so cute.

  • @st1ffee
    @st1ffee 2 года назад +11

    that was great good to see them as themselves

  • @beaellie9766
    @beaellie9766 15 дней назад

    He is very charming. What a storyteller!

  • @wantnoodles
    @wantnoodles 22 дня назад

    His impression of Barrow and Isabel are spot on!! 😆

  • @junerose-sommer5494
    @junerose-sommer5494 2 года назад +19

    Brilliant at impersonating!!! 😮

  • @InsightLearn-l2n
    @InsightLearn-l2n 3 месяца назад

    Allen is gorgeous and he has a fantastic sense of humor . I just adore his accent 🥰🥰🥰

  • @ElizabethZacharski
    @ElizabethZacharski Год назад +4

    I love that man!

  • @heyheytaytay
    @heyheytaytay 2 года назад +12

    He's sooooo adorable.

  • @lynndenault8198
    @lynndenault8198 2 года назад +19

    'they should rub you out and start again.' So funny

  • @Eurafrican
    @Eurafrican 2 года назад +19

    I see through the other comments there's a queue for Allen Leech. I claim my place in it! I'm glad I haven't met him yet, as I wouldn't be able to conceal my attraction towards him. For some reason, I always fall for straight guys the hardest.
    Enough about me... Allen is as hilarious as he is handsome and charismatic. I agree with the other comment which said Allen should get into comedy. He'd be amazing at it. They should build in his impressions into the Downton scripts lol! Imagine Branson imitating Lady Violet :D

  • @kimmypfeiffer9130
    @kimmypfeiffer9130 2 года назад +18

    i am his third biggest fan!

  • @edward311
    @edward311 2 года назад +4

    He is absolutely gorgeous in every way.

  • @kadenduiffard2388
    @kadenduiffard2388 2 года назад +5

    He’s a delight.

  • @victorimpaglione8040
    @victorimpaglione8040 Год назад +7

    Charming Allen😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jgibbs651
    @jgibbs651 2 года назад +44

    Great, great guy - obviously very popular with fellow cast members. I wonder if he can "do" Matthew Goode?

    • @elizabethcooper5092
      @elizabethcooper5092 2 года назад

      W0ulw love to see it, yes I am a Yank, that might be why I can't talk

    • @cycl5168
      @cycl5168  2 года назад +2

      I'm sure he can but as far as I can remember, he hasn't. During Imitation Game press junket, he did most interviews with Goode so he didn't need to. He's done Rami Malek tho.

    • @davidwelch8288
      @davidwelch8288 2 года назад +6

      I'd love to "do" Matthew Goode. Or vice-a-versa. Wait... are you just talking about impressions?

    • @jgibbs651
      @jgibbs651 2 года назад +1

      @@davidwelch8288 Don't be vulgar - impressions.

    • @susi-emily
      @susi-emily 2 года назад

      @@davidwelch8288 Ha ha ha, yep, with you on that one ;-)

  • @carolclark4673
    @carolclark4673 9 месяцев назад

    Allen Leech. He is brilliant, hope he survives the backlash from his fellow actors…love it.

  • @victorimpaglione8040
    @victorimpaglione8040 Год назад +9

    Adorabile Allen❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂

  • @sportnation8885
    @sportnation8885 2 года назад +47

    He should be in comedy 😂

  • @christydowns783
    @christydowns783 2 года назад +28

    I wonder how many people searched RUclips for Teresa May's curtsey after that story

  • @dangroz03
    @dangroz03 8 месяцев назад +2

    11:05 I can see Rob’s face as he says that “ I won’t try that again ok

  • @jb8280
    @jb8280 7 месяцев назад

    He seems to be the guy everyone in the cast likes to hang around with. They all seem lovely to each other.

  • @freddieqmercury5961
    @freddieqmercury5961 2 года назад +7

    Allen Leech could play Dave Allen, the way he spins a story.

  • @laalratty
    @laalratty 2 года назад +33

    I love how well he does Julian Fellowes.
    Edit - surname changed, lol. Though I wouldn't be surprised if he could do Julian Firth as well. (Also an English actor).

  • @junerose-sommer5494
    @junerose-sommer5494 2 года назад +15

    Love him!!! ❤️

  • @kaamkmca
    @kaamkmca 25 дней назад

    What a talented person!

  • @isabelasalomao5170
    @isabelasalomao5170 2 года назад +2

    National treausure at the back and me at the wheel 🤣

  • @jamesr1703
    @jamesr1703 2 года назад +9

    Handsome and funny!

  • @bunnyd9334
    @bunnyd9334 2 года назад +2

    just fabulous

  • @williamgrant9303
    @williamgrant9303 2 года назад +38

    Allen is wonderful as an actor but epsecially as a person.

  • @northernpianomusic
    @northernpianomusic 4 месяца назад

    Love this. So entertaining.
    ❤✨

  • @nadialove
    @nadialove 2 года назад +4

    that's amazing! Thank you

  • @chericoffman6321
    @chericoffman6321 2 года назад +6

    I like that guy.

  • @johnsullivan3547
    @johnsullivan3547 2 года назад +2

    Great video!

  • @ericmoore571
    @ericmoore571 Год назад +1

    I think the House itself was the star of Downton Abbey. The actors brought it to life. Had it been all filmed on sets i dont think it would have done as well...

  • @oliverturner7365
    @oliverturner7365 3 месяца назад +1

    The Julian Fellowes impression is of course fantastic, but the Downton Abbey/The Thick of It fandom will appreciate Allen's take on David Haig (Steve Fleming). LITTLE MAN!! LIGHT-NING BOLT!

  • @jadziadax5365
    @jadziadax5365 Месяц назад

    It's more than Downtown Abby for Dame Maggie, she's also held up on High as Professor McGonagall on the Harry Potter Movie Series. That opens her up to the younger ones.

  • @DrNancyLivingCoCreatively
    @DrNancyLivingCoCreatively 2 года назад +5

    Branson's my favorite. 🌹

  • @naobe5
    @naobe5 2 года назад +8

    You just can feel the love!!😍

  • @tungstenkid2271
    @tungstenkid2271 11 месяцев назад

    If they ever do a Father Ted remake, Leechy would be a natural as Dougal..:)

  • @thomasthomas2418
    @thomasthomas2418 2 года назад +3

    He cracks Michelle up!

  • @johnkarlquist7787
    @johnkarlquist7787 2 года назад +5

    Very talented.

  • @MrBacchus18
    @MrBacchus18 2 года назад +2

    Maggie throwing shade off screen too lol

  • @jennifertingelof-truecrime5890
    @jennifertingelof-truecrime5890 Месяц назад

    He and Rob should do a podcast 😂😂

  • @stevie68a
    @stevie68a 2 года назад +13

    I'm glad he didn't end up with Sarah Bunting.
    Anyway, a very likable actor, in a great show.

    • @susi-emily
      @susi-emily 2 года назад +6

      God yes, she was awful. Really horrible woman.

    • @jessart6988
      @jessart6988 2 года назад +3

      Couldn’t agree more, really didn’t like her character at all. She was so horrible to Robert. I guess Tom liked a strong woman, but she was just too much.

    • @peterwilliamskelhorn6675
      @peterwilliamskelhorn6675 2 года назад +2

      @@jessart6988 Tom made the right choice with Sybil and later Lucy Smith

  • @TheAntiqBoutiq
    @TheAntiqBoutiq Год назад +2

    Maggie Smith is and always will be Gunilla Garson Goldberg. She was Gunilla long before she was the Dowager.

  • @dew-me7266
    @dew-me7266 3 дня назад

    I first saw him in HBO Rome :P

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Год назад +2

    Too cute.

  • @meganjaime7728
    @meganjaime7728 2 года назад +2

    8:13 I’ve just done something very clever. 😂😂

  • @christineatkinson1425
    @christineatkinson1425 2 года назад +13

    Lol Allen leach is great

  • @daphneward855
    @daphneward855 2 года назад +8

    he is SOO funny

  • @chrisduffy76
    @chrisduffy76 2 года назад +3

    He is really funny

  • @Veronica-pv3qh
    @Veronica-pv3qh 11 месяцев назад

    He is really very funny. I liked him as Branson but he’s quite the comedian as well.

  • @exessex3522
    @exessex3522 2 года назад +19

    0:12 It was a soap opera. Well, to be kinder or more accurate, it started as a drama series which got ever soapier as it progressed. They were right to knock it on the head when they did.

  • @johns.9819
    @johns.9819 Год назад +2

    he is so cute

  • @kyleanuar9090
    @kyleanuar9090 2 года назад +46

    I think Tom's hotter than Matthew.

    • @lianealbert7728
      @lianealbert7728 2 года назад +3

      Absolutely and that accent too! He’s just yummy!

  • @aprilcmuller
    @aprilcmuller 11 месяцев назад

    Rob James collier is so accurate😂😂

  • @stacysatterfield2154
    @stacysatterfield2154 2 года назад +4

    Love impressions and Allen is so funny. SPOT ON ME DARLIN!

  • @johnryman1366
    @johnryman1366 2 года назад +3

    Allen Leech is a comedian.