Alex Jennings and Dame Maggie Smith interview on Graham Norton

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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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@kathyquinn7197 8 ай бұрын

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.

@martinalubbing9655 5 жыл бұрын

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

@femmeofsubstance 4 жыл бұрын

Nyx intheclouds You are so right…. Her intelligence and her eyes are like laser beams!

@barbaracronin4164 Жыл бұрын

Not Graham!

@vedranaolujic1977 Жыл бұрын

🤎🤎🤎💫💫💫❤💜

@stephenrichardhamilton6112 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@rosemary5531 8 ай бұрын

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!!

@waywardmind 2 жыл бұрын

"You don't use it. . . . unless you're -- who is it? -- Sir King Bensley" Holy shit 😂

@hughdonaldson Жыл бұрын

Dame Maggie Smith first appearance on a chat show in 42 years. Hope she does another interview on the show

@jamesdrynan Жыл бұрын

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.

@helenl3193 4 жыл бұрын

"Good hat, isn't it?" I love her priorities! 🤣 She's amazing!

@Jamie_Pritchard Жыл бұрын

The Lady in the Van is a brilliant film and Maggie and Alex were both fantastic. I highly recommend it!

@sandrasharp2934 4 жыл бұрын

I love her dry wit, facial expressions

@jeanmyers1787 2 жыл бұрын

Maggie Smith, Judy Dench, Shakespearean actresses so famous now through films ❤️

@hiddenriverarts Жыл бұрын

Don't forget Joan Plowright. She is another powerhouse.

@lobstermash 7 ай бұрын

@@hiddenriverarts Yes, Joan Plowright is also very funny. I rate her higher than Dame Judi.

@DReynolds3 Жыл бұрын

Every time I watch this interview with Dame Maggie Smith, I fall head over heels in love with her again. 🥰 ❤

@evandegenfelder4554 4 жыл бұрын

Maggie Smith is a global treasure. Loved her since I was a kid.

@margaretlarking665 Жыл бұрын

Love Maggie her one liners are truly amazing.

@Alex-hk9lw 4 жыл бұрын

Maggie has an incredible sense of humor, and very modest as well

@petergough2534 2 жыл бұрын

She is just magic Maggie Smith. Wonderful lady. Dry sence of humour

@78625amginE 4 жыл бұрын

“Just...pull yourself together.” Omg 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@2490debrick 5 жыл бұрын

Alex Jennings is a very underrated actor...

@graphiquejack 4 жыл бұрын

Lord Debrick and he’s dead sexy as well

@ShubhamBhushanCC 4 жыл бұрын

I loved his Edward the VII in The Crown

@julianarose9872 4 жыл бұрын

Shubham Bhushan he was perfect , it is so hard watching Derek Jacobi do his role for season 3

@miriamhavard7621 3 жыл бұрын

@@julianarose9872 l love Derek Jacobi, too!!!!

@user-vs3yl3hd8r 2 ай бұрын

@@ShubhamBhushanCC Edward VIII

@siegridthomas9674 5 жыл бұрын

I can NOT get enough of this wonderful Lady Maggi Smith

@elizabethlinsay9193 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@sultanalharbi2998 7 жыл бұрын

She ought to do more interviews, she really is in her PRIIIIIIME.

@lisab9541 4 жыл бұрын

Good one!

@susieusmaximus5330 2 жыл бұрын

Needs more r's.

@221b-Maker-Street Жыл бұрын

Well, hen - that's a lovely _Morrrningside_ accent we have, Miss B!

@margarethaebbers5042 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! she was sooo good in that movie

@MrDavey2010 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Jennings is a superb actor but never gets his deserved recognition.

@piakragh7676 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@rebeccasimantov5476 Жыл бұрын

Love "Ladies in Lavender"... excellent acting!

@anthonywilliams9852 Жыл бұрын

@@rebeccasimantov5476 saw it and enjoyed the movie!

@petergough2534 Жыл бұрын

When I'm feeling a bit down I always come back to watch this. She is just a treasure Dame maggie smith 🇬🇧

@dawngilmour6961 5 жыл бұрын

Bless you Maggie you're a national treasure. Love and admire you xxx

@weepingwillow-ud6xl 4 жыл бұрын

Maggie was wonderful in Lady In The Van. Have you ever seen Maggie & Judi Dench in Ladies In Lavender 2004?

@anthonywilliams9852 Жыл бұрын

@@weepingwillow-ud6xl yes, they are wonderful together.

@ThefightingCelt 2 жыл бұрын

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 .

@lobstermash 7 ай бұрын

Seconded. A wonderful film from a brilliant novel.

@elledaim 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched this interview a million times and it still crack me up, Dame Smith is a brilliant actress.

@anjaplushenka5995 4 жыл бұрын

*This is one of my go-tos when I just wanna watch some good vibes video* :)

@femmeofsubstance 4 жыл бұрын

elledaim Ha ha! She is SO FUNNY …

@ovh992 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@hazelwyld5383 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree never tire of watching her

@avihuboneh723 4 жыл бұрын

Dame Maggie. Not Dame Smith. Otherwise I fully agree.

@JeffFreemanPresents 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see her and Alex so affectionate. They are clearly dear friends.

@mckavitt13 3 ай бұрын

But, be advised, she put him at a distance from him, almost from the beginning.

@bessmahaneypilates8638 4 жыл бұрын

Maggie Smith is an international treasure❤️🙏🏻

@alexdiaz4181 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you are right, how are you doing today sweet soul friend?

@elijahsackville-glucksburg 2 жыл бұрын

Dame Maggie is almost the same as the characters she plays; smart, witty, funny and classy. I love her.

@reinadegrillos 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@wendystephenson407 4 жыл бұрын

Such an unpretentious lady...adorable to watch and listen too..

@echoesofwar 6 жыл бұрын

It's so sweet how she's still so modest about acting with others.

@erestun 4 жыл бұрын

That’s why she’s a national treasure!)

@TheJohnpandy 4 жыл бұрын

She plays her cards close to her chest. John

@unclealand Жыл бұрын

After working with Christopher Plummer she referred to him as “Christopher Bummer.”

@craigmills3583 7 ай бұрын

@@unclealandand Richard E grant as Richard E can’t! 😂incredible wit, savage but brilliant

@larrykaufman8100 4 жыл бұрын

This lady is a national treasure! Asking GOD'S continued blessings for her!

@mckavitt13 3 ай бұрын

She's usually in quite a lot of pain.

@sumanthreddy4514 5 жыл бұрын

She's funnier than Graham himself. Crowd erupted on every word she spoke.!

@sandrasharp2934 4 жыл бұрын

Her quips are amazing

@helenl3193 4 жыл бұрын

Or even her pauses - G: "have you seen Downton?" M: "..." 😂🤣 She knows her stuff and it's always perfectly measured. She's incredible! ❤️

@iananderson3799 3 жыл бұрын

Toothache is funnier than Graham Norton.

@lightawake 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@traciebolton1951 Жыл бұрын

Maggie Smith and Judy Dench... Best ever

@cherylb6755 Жыл бұрын

@@traciebolton1951~ The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. 👏🏻😉

@deborahjarvis9036 Жыл бұрын

Extraordinary woman, talented, beautiful, sharp wit, and hilarious to boot. Owns every character she portrays.

@eggsykingsman4777 5 жыл бұрын

The legendary Lady Dame Maggie Smith. I love her so much.

@samwolf2539 Жыл бұрын

Maggie Smith just IS everything she does and so adorably sharp.

@cam5782 3 жыл бұрын

The audience clearly loves her the most as they laughed at everything she said n here I am smiling fulltime..hehehehe

@danjames4086 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@91YEHNAH 5 ай бұрын

You should watch Talking Heads... She's PHENOMENAL.

@thomasfy4 4 ай бұрын

Yes it’s called British humour 😅😂

@danjames4086 14 күн бұрын

@@91YEHNAH Oh yes. 'Talking Heads' was my first introduction to Alan Bennett, and 'good' literature in general.

@mountainlinx 4 жыл бұрын

This woman is simply priceless!

@billblack9637 2 жыл бұрын

What a classy humorous lady. I would love to know her personally. I would learn so much.

@Jiskpirate 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@zyxw2024 6 жыл бұрын

Just like Meryl Streep.

@danielazarriello1906 5 жыл бұрын

Jiskpirate Di

@christiancoleman9264 5 жыл бұрын

AGREED!

@elizabethlinsay9193 4 жыл бұрын

She takes her work seriously but not herself. This is a very important trait.

@Gwailo54 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kimdenault1300 Жыл бұрын

Highly recommend this movie if you haven't already seen it! It's a wonderful film. Both Maggie & Alex are first rate! 👏👏🇨🇦

@catherinerobilliard7662 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t realise it was filmed in the actual location; it must have brought flashbacks to the poor neighbours still living there.

@bonnieroggensees6003 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@benbergin538 Жыл бұрын

Maggie has a brilliant sense of humour

@Nina5144 Жыл бұрын

Alex Jennings - great actor and great narrator of audio books.

@Budcat101 4 жыл бұрын

LOVED LADY IN THE VAN!

@lisastevens4873 2 жыл бұрын

Her humour is so amazing 👏

@Appleeater0115 3 жыл бұрын

I love her sense of humor so much!

@mrpad0 4 жыл бұрын

Dang. They are both SO likable!

@pawkie2 8 ай бұрын

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.

@vc23 4 жыл бұрын

God, I love her so much, I really could watch and listen to her all day every day

@lydiaannecarlson6554 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to her for ever .watched her movies for years

@vesper9547 5 жыл бұрын

Alex Jennings did an amazing work in the crown as king Edward.... Capable actor.

@darlenepaul2934 4 жыл бұрын

Far far beyond capable!

@barrelrider6940 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I knew I recognized him lol

@edward311 Жыл бұрын

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.

@achhitron Жыл бұрын

@@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. 😳

@edward311 Жыл бұрын

@@achhitron I saw that production too and, once again, he was brilliant. Am so glad you got a great response when meeting him.

@japes8456 3 жыл бұрын

Sir King Bensley...what a line!

@rieyuki 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@bonnieroggensees6003 3 жыл бұрын

He was a serial killer spoiler alert in the PBS series Unforgotten. Truly scary portrayal he did.

@arlenemulqueeney7891 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of the greatest actresses of stage and screen.

@rumpelstiltskinouat8616 2 жыл бұрын

Yes i loved him to in the crown!

@221b-Maker-Street Жыл бұрын

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!

@221b-Maker-Street Жыл бұрын

@@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?

@wishingonthemoon1 Жыл бұрын

Sir King Bensley 😂 she is hilarious

@lisaallen9578 2 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing interview. Brilliant.

@gainal9080 7 жыл бұрын

Sir King Bensley XDDDDD Hysterical, she's so shady

@janknuckey 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@goonie4055 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Kingsley is one of the most arrogant celebrities Ive seen. Watch his interviews. awful.... Maggie knows it too with Sir Bensley comment.

@MrDavey2010 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@fbaraglia 8 жыл бұрын

"Yes, he was there, and it was creepy, there were so many of them!" she's got the best humour

@Loveoldies50 4 жыл бұрын

Love her! She is amazing on Downton Abbey! What a lovely, talented woman. I love her sense of humor!

@rirobjr 2 жыл бұрын

Could not love this woman more!

@srnafrank6774 Жыл бұрын

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. ❤❤❤

@scottrousseau496 4 жыл бұрын

"Pull yourself together." Hilarious.

@phil2u48 Жыл бұрын

“It wasn’t mine; it was Miss Shepards ..!” 😂

@jenniferboyle5566 5 жыл бұрын

Best ever interview on Graham Norton!

@GwynethSleuth 5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Boyle ABSOLUTELY!

@craneanderson2317 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mckavitt13 3 ай бұрын

I do that every day !

@myronmadey3040 8 ай бұрын

Just love Maggie Smith.A true legend! She has such a funny sense of humor!

@tommoclement 4 жыл бұрын

Dame Maggie & Dame Judy........Best ever... I love their wit/humour.

@charlawillson5654 4 жыл бұрын

I love Alex! And Dame Maggie. Oh thankyou both so much for making my lifefuller

@lisastevens4873 3 жыл бұрын

Love her national treasure

@therealbaglady 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Jennings is adorable xo

@DuffstaRhymes 4 жыл бұрын

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

@alexdiaz4181 3 жыл бұрын

Hello,how are you doing today sweet soul friend?

@2legit64 5 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely delightful.

@karenjenkins201 Жыл бұрын

Her characters are always my favourite whatever she is in. Such a beautiful soul ❤️

@katerossi5432 4 жыл бұрын

The Lady In The Van is a brilliant film. So glad I saw it. The 2 stars are perfectly cast.

@dinnafash11 Жыл бұрын

Her story about the little boy is brilliant ❤

@dianewillson7099 Жыл бұрын

Maggie is a gem

@user-qh8wy6cw2t 2 ай бұрын

What a brilliant lady she is…

@evagalusha8227 5 жыл бұрын

What great sense of humor from them both, loved the movie Lady in the Van.

@alexdiaz4181 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a good one,how are you doing today?

@bellminsterboy 4 жыл бұрын

'LIAR' - haha. You can so hear Professor McGonagall still lives within her when she says that.

@dazzlingdeb8427 6 жыл бұрын

Maggie is so great! Funny, too. “Sir King Bensley.” Ouch! Lol!

@1993MN 4 жыл бұрын

I love Maggie Smith! Such a fun sense of humour . Wonderful actress !

@stephenotoole6633 5 жыл бұрын

Adore Maggie Smith

@bridkealey4186 7 ай бұрын

First time I saw Maggie Smith was in the Pride of Miss Jean Brodie- I was enthralled. Love her.

@EdmundAcuto 5 жыл бұрын

She’s wonderful. Loved her forever

@noramulvehill9750 Жыл бұрын

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.

@AnnaAnna-uc2ff Жыл бұрын

Maggie Smith is a jewel beyond price.

@lucerorios1863 2 жыл бұрын

Dame Maggie Smith is absolutely adorable!

@ShubhamBhushanCC 4 жыл бұрын

Maggie Smith is smart as a whip.

@jeanluney1362 4 ай бұрын

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.❤️