"Are you in a pub?!" Robert Downey Jr. on Welsh accents, Dolittle and Facetiming Tom Holland.

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey talk to Radio 1's Film Critic Ali Plumb about their latest, Dolittle, touching on Welsh accents, their favourite places in Britain, acting alongside "not animals" and trying to get ahold of Don Cheadle. Oh, and if you've ever seen Tom Holland at your local pub quiz, let us know in the comment box below please (and if it's a Marvel quiz, tell him that's cheating).
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[@t.1703]

First

[@sopheak4real]

Honestly, I don't like BBC Radio 1 videos. It's kinda awkward interview moments, Not funny and stupid host with best Hollywood superstars

[@MMAUncaged]

tbh I'm shocked he didn't use one of his questions on "You're Iron Man. How did that happen?" Ali killing it again tho

[@ScarlettJ1221]

I love how Robert is holding hands with his wife during the whole interview

[@justanaverageboy3983]

You’re literally everywhere mate. I thought I’d only be seeing you in one direction videos but damn

[@marzin137]

@@justanaverageboy3983 same tbh

[@lonelytraveler541]

And they are growing old together

[@elizabeth.mmurphy]

Niall Alexander wait and your the guy who did the sweater weather cover.

[@Kenneth45]

I would hold her hand too if I could, lol.

[@andreina0910]

Ok but his “YEAAA MATE” sounded SO Tom Holland-y

[@bbcradio1]

Our favourite moment!

[@art.sthetic1615]

Andreina they must really FaceTime often

[@katiechawke1212]

9:58

[@immariamokay2323]

@@katiechawke1212 thank you :)

[@justelse6660]

with those glasses he looks more like tony stark than RDJ lmao

[@alphalupy]

Ikr!!

[@dubiumguy]

More accurately, Tony Stark became more and more like RDJ as time went by.

[@_Cetarial]

Just missing a beard.

[@adithyasudheer1561]

@@_Cetarial not a beard, THE beard. Arguably the most famous beard in history

[@freddyfenton8636]

RD who? I only know ironman

[@tipilot3791]

Imagine being 23 and having RDJ regularly face time you. I think Im more jealous of that than the fact that hes spiderman

[@Maria-nl1xi]

TI Pilot I can relate so much lmao, one day ONE DAY I’ll just tell Downey that he’s amazing lol

[@irish7533]

so true i was thinking the same thing

[@Cch_05]

FR!!!

[@aparajita1998]

It's a parallel to Peter Parker being friends Tony Stark 🖤

[@teacupp587]

Ikr :(

[@danabrown1281]

rdj and susan holding hands the whole time is so cute i literally cant

[@paulinetrulhet6993]

i noticed that too they are litterally my GOAL couple they're adorable

[@louisen6834]

I hadn’t even noticed 😬 opps

[@asiaroberson3442]

@@louisen6834 me either

[@freefirelegend3340]

They are the best couples I've ever seen

[@mattyspoopy708]

IKDKSJHSN ITS SO CUTE ☺️

[@aureliab5966]

Robert seems like another person when he's with susan. That’s cute.

[@Ryan-rh1vc]

Apparently she made RDJ choose between her and drugs, he choose her. That's why she's known as the "Miracle That Saved Robert Downey Jr"

[@noble.harlequin_]

and they're holding hands throughout the video ☺️☺️

[@tianamorgan4223]

I don't think he's another person around Susan, I think he's himself around Susan, he's another person in press interviews and stuff.

[@aureliab5966]

Tiana Morgan you're absolutely right

[@alevehrz4314]

He looks safe when he is with her. He doesn't have to be defensive. God bless that woman.

[@lonestar2078]

RDJ: not a fan of horses RDJ's Sherlock Holmes: not a fan of horses huh

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

I thought this myself as well. That scene was so funny when he was riding that little horse, hehe!

[@richardbradley5217]

That's because there crafty at both ends and devious in the middle

[@QuantumKayos]

LOL the same thing i thought XD

[@robertcartier5088]

Clearly, anyone with a propensity for sudden movements is not a fan of horses. Just as there are not many Turette's afflicted jockeys... Coincidence?! ...hummm

[@virajgawand7133]

He's a fan of puny banner

[@AlMoSiCe210]

Did anyone else catch a bit of the feels when RDJ said that he facetimes Tom Holland and did it get deeper when he just remembered the last time he did so was last night?

[@tty.a8036]

meeee :(

[@asiaroberson3442]

Me

[@chinaanneboyce5112]

Ugh meee😭

[@sgt-mactavish]

iron-dad and spider-son 😭

[@rahimjoseph211]

Even the BBC is not above practicing the dark art of clickbait.

[@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095]

Your name is a dark art, mate. Are your parents hetero-religious? (if that's even a legit word)

[@micahseiler]

Ahnaf Dragneel no need to be rude abt someone’s name

[@rahimjoseph211]

Micah Seiler thank you bro

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

@@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095 Is this what your parents taught you? To mock other for fun?

[@PixelParanoid]

@@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095 thats not a right question to ask, second, in places like sri Lanka, names like his are common

[@nekokaneshiro]

9:44 RDJ: Every time I FaceTime him, he’s doing a pub quiz.

[@scout6563]

Welcome to England 😂😂

[@clarajenniferclarajennifer9473]

Robert has become Tony. He’ll never stop being Tony, Tony is deep in his personality and he’ll never go away👏🏼❤️

[@JustCallMeBo1]

*I'm so glad that when he was asked about Iron Man that he didn't brush it off or dismiss it and say "Let's move on" but he actually answered the question and with the heart that only RDJ could.* ♥️

[@sarizonana]

Well he really liked being iron Man he has said so many Times and loved being part of the MCU. The reason he said he left is because he didn’t want to look ridiculous for the part, he wanted to hang up the jersey on the right time. I think he still looks amazing and could be Iron man for another 10 years but I understand the reason why he left the MCU at this time

[@ShelliSands]

@@JDelvaMusic some actors don’t want to talk about projects outside of the one that they are primarily there to promote (here: Doolittle) RDJ is a great guy.

[@Terrezio]

Robert has become Tony. He’ll never stop being Tony, Tony is deep in his personality and he’ll never go away👏🏼❤️

[@tianamorgan4223]

Unless he's with Susan

[@05deeps]

Robert never became Tony . Tony is a shade of Robert

[@chickenofthelord4052]

I'm pretty sure tht Tony is pretending he's Robert whn he's with Susan

[@aimee4424]

Isn't there a thing about how actors never really lose their characters (don't know how to word it)

[@Terrezio]

Aimée when they get so in to a character that character’s personality becomes a part of theirs yeah I know what you mean. Clearly Tony Stark was a role written for RDJ and him only. I can’t believe they were considering getting Tom bloody Cruise to do the role

[@paroxynn]

Honestly, Ali is the best interviewer there is. Hes so chill, respectful and has really good and original questions!

[@ma1xx5]

My favorite after, Graham Norton

[@iam2.052]

When RDJ said “How did I do?” I immediately thought “He do little”

[@Itsfuckingtoxin]

This comment is underrated 🤣

[@SirKnobofCheese]

Ali Plumb should get his own chat show. He reminds me of Graham Norton the way gets people to open up.

[@jessiea893]

SirKnobofCheese no, this is clearly his element and it works well

[@SirKnobofCheese]

@@jessiea893 I doubt he'll want to do press junk-its for the rest of his career.

[@erinlee5936]

He has a podcast on BBC Radio 1. That's as close to a chat show as we're going to get. (God, I miss the days when he was on the Empire Magazine podcast. He was awesome in that as well.)

[@jessiea893]

@@SirKnobofCheese how do we know? and this isn't his only accolade, he does other things too. moreover just by looking at his social medias he appears to sincerely love what he is doing atm

[@itsnotworthit7178]

when Graham retires i think Ali should be the only option for a replacement

[@scrumby]

rdj is wearing E.D.I.T.H glasses lol

[@aamnazainxb8623]

Nah

[@aamnazainxb8623]

They dont look like that but the colour is similar?

[@Lea-dq2uy]

Even dead I'm the hero

[@chantalpero2745]

No the E.D.I.T.H glasses look a bit different

[@uswabukhari880]

Oooo

[@Grinch92]

Clickbait i was expecting to see tom holland being facetimed....

[@user-fd1ro6pp7t]

Grinch92 it’s a picture from homecoming

[@jessiea893]

No, not at all... the title clearly states 'Robert Downey Jr. on Welsh accents, Dolittle, and Facetiming Tom Holland' which means RDJ is clearly discussing these things and not physically doing them as the title says 'Robert Downey Jr. ON' (emphasising the word on) which means he will be talking but not re-enacting.

[@asiaroberson3442]

Me too

[@cyprel]

not clickbait. you just didn't get it

[@jacquixx5486]

@@cyprel it is clickbait

[@missanonymus585]

For a long seconds I thought that she had 3 hands. I was like how is that possible if she is using her hand to talk too? Then i realized that they are holding hands. Such a relief!

[@arceemd6895]

I was looking at their hands the whole time 🥺

[@riquelbrown1357]

Same

[@erin9846]

They're so cute

[@beyzayildirim9608]

No matter how often I see the “boom, are you looking for this?” scene, I ALWAYS have to laugh 😂

[@eunicejoy1136]

It never fails to make me laugh tbh 😂

[@mikagonzaga4369]

For ya'll Tom Holland Fans, here's a moment of Father RDJ mentioning him : ) 9:43

[@olapatla7205]

Thanks❤️

[@emerielong]

him: what’s your favorite thing about Britain. me: ToM hOlLaNd

[@nobody7194]

I'm so happy he's doing a Welsh accent in the movie it's such a underated accent he nails it and I speak as a tru Welsh woman ❤️❤️❤️

[@oisinkelly9609]

Seren Hill best accent going buht

[@catherinewilliams9680]

I love that he's willing to let Susan talk and lead the answers. He is impressed with her. You can tell how much he respects her as a Producer.

[@tty.a8036]

Suzan holding RDJ'S hand the whole interview like hes gonna run away lol too cute 😂♥️

[@RandoSando]

Love that they're holding hands throughout the entire interview

[@forwhy8723]

I did not even notice lol

[@drericshannonparr]

Your interviewing chemistry with RDJ and his wife is priceless. There is a unique way interviewing is done where it looks like we’re all in the living room chatting at commercial time when we’re watching a movie verses a strict, by the numbers interview. It’s a gift. And it’s apparent. Kudos, great Sir. And all the best, Robert, and that amazing family of yours.

[@asianbear02]

*Sees 'Tom Holland' in the title* No one: Me: *clicks*

[@charleysonnydickinsonvuori7833]

yeh me too. but I love both of them.

[@abicruise9077]

Samesies. I just love there father-son connection

[@Poesyfan]

Good interview - as always - just maybe next time include Susan in the title/preview picture and ask her one or two more questions.

[@sophiewong9588]

every question was directed at the both of them not just robert, also I'm sure it wouldn't bother her at all, its not like shes on youtube looking around for these videos getting 'insulted'

[@antoniakirner8097]

I am a simpel person I See Tom Holland and rdj in one sentence I click

[@maddybobby]

THE WAY THEY ARE HOLDING HANDS THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW OMG

[@judithannes2479]

they’re just holding each other’s hand the whole time pls 🥺🥺🥺

[@themackmanmusic]

As a welsh guy, I can say this is very impressive because the accent is very challenging to nail !

[@woomeebly]

Even more impressive is the fact that Tom Holland can name the most difficult to pronounce Welsh village! I was. I speak several languages basic and advanced and I can't even do it! Even after years of watching pobol y cwym!

[@lillianmanuel4956]

Can we just appreciate the fact that Robert is wearing the "Tony Stark" glasses?

[@sonablom]

Couple goals, when your pronouns automatically become "we" for everything lol

[@girlwonder5582]

It's sweet seeing the Downeys together in this interview. We love you Robert and Susan! It's an amazing movie

[@trezorini0tinanai]

You know it's going to be a good interview, when the person doing the interview is Ali Plumb.

[@terrygoh8017]

Don't care what the critic think of Dolittle, is a fun movie, and refreshing seeing RDJ in a different role after MCU. Also finger cross for Sherlock Holmes sequel.

[@naikibang8353]

Same. Why does everything have to be a master piece and oh so meaningful nowadays? Cant we have a bit of entertainment for entertainment's sake?

[@vangoghsnight4268]

@@naikibang8353 IKR! The movie feels so good

[@terrygoh8017]

@@naikibang8353 The post MCU EXPECTATIONS on RDJ, they thought whatever he in are going to be blockbuster hit or something and took it WAAAAY TOOOO serious.

[@DJPINK907]

they compare all his movies to him playing iron man. I love iron man but rdj isn’t going to play the same sarcastic arrogant stubborn b*tch in all of his movies lmfao. Dolittle was amazing idc what other ppl think

[@dannielliebear5269]

being welsh, it just makes me SO happy to see a lot of welsh representation in a film, especially with rdj being american cause I feel there really isn’t much of it in tv

[@natalie-cu3to]

Dannielliebear yeah, Wales is great but so underrated (excluding all the bad parts)

[@Brandon-mn2ms]

@@natalie-cu3to so all of it

[@renskedunnewold1995]

Thank god Ali Plumb finally got to ask the godfather of the MCU about his character, even if it was just for a couple of seconds. That man gets the most sincere answers of anyone I've ever seen do interviews

[@sekirk]

This interview is so chill and easy. I love this so much. Robert is so kind and enthusiastic about his work and he and Susan clearly work so well together.

[@GoodTimes20Twelve]

Now that's an interview. Professional yet so relaxed. Way to go Ali. Love these two. And cannot wait for Sherlock 3 👣

[@elenakara4279]

Is there some celebrity who hasn't instantly liked him ? I mean he is the best interviewer

[@CarinaCoffee]

Ali Plumb really is my favourite when it comes to interviews, they're usually really different and you can tell the actors enjoy not being asked the same thing over and over again, the anecdotes that come up in these interviews alone!

[@heavenmessenger785]

I see lots of people talking negativity about Dolittle, but I went with my 5 year old sister, and she loved it. She was giggling the whole movie, which therefore makes it a great movie. Plus like, I love both Robert and animals, so I loved it too.

[@avaferguson5782]

I was expecting him to say Tom Holland when the interviewer asked what his favorite thing about Britain was.

[@stevenkaye1625]

RDJ is absolutely an honorary Brit, and we're proud to have him!

[@cerysosullivan7224]

My dad is Welsh and he said that Robert did a GREAT job!!

[@adderz8619]

RDJr is so so legendary! He's been owning Hollywood these last 10 years and is still so fun, thoughtful and kind!

[@Tom_North]

Lol that is a brilliant Anthony Hopkins story

[@kylegregory46]

Yea I love the story I’m welsh and I often forget he’s welsh because you never hear him speak with a welsh accent

[@kylegregory46]

Yea I love the story I’m welsh and I often forget he’s welsh because you never hear him speak with a welsh accent

[@mrjw6701]

Kyle Gregory I think he still has it, you can still hear it.

[@lucyrktxo]

Just realize that they’re holding hands the whole time 🥺🥺💗💗

[@sujitha.e8276]

I just loved the way they both holding each other's hands ,such a lovely and cute couple. Made for each other.

[@iamaberry6883]

9:20 if you came on here just for the Tom Holland bit

[@ScarlettJ1221]

I was expecting Tom Holland to be in this 😩

[@swodah8586]

@@ttttt5072 get lost kid

[@hudabadr005]

Dragon Mystic what's your problem dude?!

[@tianamorgan4223]

I wasn't, I just knew that there would be talk about him because I've heard the audio

[@anonymoususer7716]

All these actors who aren’t welsh but love and respect our country I immediately love them

[@alex-hi5si]

09:25 If there's one thing I love it's hearing RDJ talking about Tom Holland!😂💗

[@peekabooicancu]

I purely clicked for Ali and was not disappointed. I'm glad I didn't look too much into the thumbnail/title haha

[@actorpmw]

As cute as the hand thing is my anxiety was overloading about not being about to use both hands to gesture.

[@phantomowl6756]

I love how professionnal the interviewer is

[@jazminestryder]

Lol "Is that... is that a circle of rocks?" xD

[@youruncleolaf4694]

jazminestryder excuse you it’s an *ancient* circle of rocks

[@BlackPearl941]

Their holding hands the whole time! My heart is melting! 😍😍😍😍

[@cadidelythdavage1862]

You finally got ur interview with Robert DJ!! I've been waiting so long for this!

[@cecileynoel8792]

Love this interviewer. Robert and Susan are just beautiful fantastic people. My heart is warmed.

[@dannynorris6913]

This guy completely smashes his interviews!!

[@wrldszn4035]

Robert and Susan are couple goals. :)

[@conorbrosnahan5464]

YES! Finally a sitdown with the Man ✌👏👏👏👏👏

[@logancaldwell8300]

You’re the best interviewer hands down, even the actors and actresses are so intrigued by your craft. Very awesome

[@aryansharma9296]

RDJ always rocks

[@EgObArNeT]

Gotta love Ali Plumb.. best interviewer ever

[@shreyagoyal1784]

"The fact that it was a machine, comforted me." That has to be the most Tony Stark thing of him to say. I love it!!!!!!!!!!

[@pingucrimson750]

“We really dug when we were shooting in Liverpool” Scouse: “YES!” Mancunian: “NO!” “And Manchester” Scouse: “NO!” Mancunian: “YES!”

[@SaidurRahmanSajal]

Susan Downey, please accept the heartiest and ample thanks from us, the whole movie fans. you revived a gem from dirt and gave us our Downey back.

[@saiyancat5447]

Another interview nailed, this guy is the master

[@plutoandunicorn3404]

i don’t know why but i just love this guys mcu actor interviews. he just asks the right questions

[@hadorstapa]

Great interview.

[@lindybeige]

How was he able to ask about the Welsh accent without even hinting that it didn't sound Welsh? In the clip, it sounded Irish/Scottish/Yorkshire.

[@drabanddour]

Yes. I’m American and I was confused on the nature of that accent. I study regional accents religiously, but I was so stymied by that monstrosity of a “Welsh accent”.

[@inv4lidusername31]

I'm Welsh and I'll be honest I cringe a little at the accent but it's a good effort considering how weird our accent is😂😂😂 But to be honest I'm just glad that Wales is finally getting the recognition it deserves🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@kermit4550]

@@inv4lidusername31 i mean yeah, it’s a really good try, I mean I know a welsh accent as I know a lot of people who are welsh who are living in England (and I’ve been to Wales several times) and rdj definitely sounds more Scottish than welsh, Peter and David ( from DW as I am a massive fan of everything DW ) have shown me that. Honestly I’m happy that rdj is trying British accents and that those accents are being acknowledged. It makes me very proud to be British and I just smile.

[@emlynwilliams8179]

I'm Welsh and I'd say he did a good job!

[@gerbendekker3273]

That accent is so weird and difficult lol The weird part is in the movie it's an ok attempt (which he admits to) but then his impersonation of Anthony Hopkins is spot on, like why didn't you use that in the movie

[@roqtest3070]

Ali is one of the greatest interviewers ever. Love this man :D

[@loboguara7887]

I love Robert Downey Jr. with all my heart.

[@SlapbackGOD]

the way she holds his hands the whole time.

[@silverdragon7385]

The fact RDJ and Holland are facetiming makes me happy for some reason

[@KaOblast]

Omg. What beautiful couple, holding hands and all. I liked Robert before but now I'm convinced he's a just a lovely person. Lovely lovely couple ❤️❤️❤️

[@gracebrown3074]

I just got to give it up to this interviewer! I have never not enjoyed one of his interviews. He really has a gift with this!

[@Loveinthe808]

Best interview

[@Ljungcrantz]

I love this couple so much... And also Susan

[@prettychaos9705]

when he started doing the welsh accent i nearly cried , i am so proud, it’s so amazing to see foreigners see britain as more than just england ❤️😍😍

[@madisonmallman]

Can I just say out of all the interviewers I’ve seen this guys is my absolute favorite.

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good vid. thank you.

[@nahnah4184]

I absolutely love watching Ali do interviews, so easy going and he does his research. I look back on a channel 4 “interview” RDJ had with that absolute tosser Krishnan Guru-Murray and just the attitude and approach he took was so shite. It must be a breath of fresh air for RDJ to come into interviews such like Ali’s.

[@itslydz_]

"Are you in a pub? Is it trivia night?" "YeAh MaTe!" Irondad is so chaotic😂😂

[@nathanielgolding]

RDJ putting Wales and the welsh accent on the map. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 we got the best flag no doubt as well

[@Melesse636]

I’m pretty enamoured of my own flag 🇨🇦 but you’re right, the Welsh flag is pretty awesome.

[@hiddenassassin3233]

Nah mate, the Best flag will always be the Union flag 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@drj7132]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿True🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@seifahmed8594]

🇪🇬

[@dhyll9028]

I’m Scottish and it always pissed me off that Wales wasn’t represented enough in film. From your bud up North! 🤞🏻

[@kayonbtw1176]

I love this Interviewer(And he is like everywhere)

[@81kyky]

Ali you are such a top notch interviewer. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@potterpotty01]

love that they are holding hands, it so cute.

[@mariaH-xu1xc]

They're holding hands, so sweet 💖

[@account55892]

The way they are holding handdddss🥺

[@madiha8356]

That meanssss,they both facetime each other Often😍😍❤️❤️😭 Thisss duoooo ! Loveeee RDJ and Tom 3000

[@account55892]

Tom Holland does love his pub quizzes

[@faithbaker4811]

I like how he brought up the marvel stuff. He was super respectful and not pushy at all.

[@aydineyikan5326]

He is so inspiring!!!!