Dame Maggie Smith talks about being recognised in public | The Graham Norton Show - BBC

[@HPLOTRGOTfan]

"Just pull yourself together!" - that's such a Professor McGonagall thing to say... classic Minerva!

[@rokaanalzeer]

I was always convinced in those films that Maggie smith didn’t know she was being filmed

[@zwarrior1983]

Absolute class even when roasting someone...

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Well it was a deliberate reference to her character, dummies

[@appleskum6520]

@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 Yes, it was, but you should not addition "dummies", that is hurtful, even if it is not the worst thing that could be said of some people.

[@HuggiMa]

I thought she said "Just PURR yourself together".

[@amfortas1978]

I personally saw her in Paris outside of Opera, the most busy tourist site. Didnt want to interrupt her shopping so just smiled at her, and she kindly smiled back.

[@INeedYouToBreathe]

sweet

[@celinebaermannofficial]

OMG!!! This is so cute! 😍😍😍😍

[@mar-lizeklopper9874]

Adorable 😱😱

[@chanyeolpark2025]

Thats so sweet

[@Dipandpip666]

That's so nice!

[@rebekahcann2177]

My favourite Harry Potter moment was when she says: “I’ve always wanted to do that spell” it’s so cute haha

[@himaksshi9091]

Mine too 💞

[@RebeckaSarkozy]

same! xx

[@paulfreelife4111]

I just watched this scene (3 secs ago haha)

[@nareshchandra3760]

Mine one was when Mr.Filch rushes and says "STUDENTS OUT OF BED, STUDENTS IN THE CORRIDOR" and she replies "They're supposed to be out of bed you blithering idiot!!" 😂😂😂😂

[@rebekahcann2177]

@@nareshchandra3760 that’s a good one too 😂

[@GenericUsername-qp1ww]

"didnt work, did it?"

[@hajerdoubbibounoua2481]

Hhhhh poname 😂😂😂😂

[@euanharrison7125]

No more beef stew

[@tiffanymoore1795]

Lmaooooo

[@gameXylinder]

Lvl58DeathKnight I read it in his voice doing her voice! The two of them are just the best!

[@euanharrison7125]

Such a classic episode

[@wouhoulifeisamazing]

"Pull yourself together" XD I love her!

[@НикитаЖмырко-в9ф]

я

[@mairereier9723]

+Woohoo! Lifeisamazing ..isn't it "purr yourself together" that she uses? ...which for me is even more funny :)

[@johndavid39hotmail]

it doesn't get much british than that lol

[@albertusredygunadi8066]

Woohoo! Lifeisamazing reminds me of phoebe buffay

[@williamwolg]

Can anybody explain me that joke? I didn't kept it.

[@donrane]

What a legend she is. Her comedic timing is outstanding. "I got the box-set" after milking the silence.

[@MOoOM420]

As Alan Rickman used to say "She is the wittiest person alive"

[@garyhe5024]

Who was Alan Rickman? Oh right, Professor Snape

[@danivarius]

Gary He 🙄🤦🏼‍♂️

[@annie128h]

Rip Alan Rickman😭😭💔

[@EvanSawyer4]

Oh, rest his soul, man. What i would give to see the two of them being interviewed together.

[@mkaykaykayy]

must get it from the Glaswegian in her Mothers side as she was from Glasgow and Glaswegians are the wittiest. :)

[@LPJack02]

RIP Dame Maggie Smith (December 28, 1934 - September 27, 2024), aged 89 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@carsonwelch3521]

0:21 "A lot of very small people used to say hello to me and that was nice" :)

[@keeganwright1803]

Like professor flitwick 😂

[@Kazavop]

😂

[@-nightcore-2559]

as she then looks despairingly towards the floor

[@sarahjones8396]

“It’ll come to me in a minute”!!! Priceless...

[@ruhidina9489]

I didn't understand this part

[@selmahare]

@@ruhidina9489The kid recognized her face but didn’t remember where from.

[@misled1982]

I love the fact she doesnt give a crap about anything, she says it like it is

[@DarkWandererAU]

At that age, you'd be beyond giving a crap about a lot of things XD

[@LiveLoveLaugh102310]

Well, she's earned her way to say whatever shit she wants. Lol!

She's got nothing to prove, anymore. She's a national treasure!

[@RRC879]

Typical Minerva

[@GuardianGrarl]

She comes from a different time after all.

[@H.K_R]

“Just Pull Yourself Together” She always looked like my late nana ❤️ RIP Dame Maggie Smith ❤️

[@Denis-89]

Maggie rarely does publicity. In fact I can't think when I last saw her on any show. What a treat for Graham! And for us! She was fantastic and never knew she was this funny. She's a a national treasure if there ever was one.

[@soxibear]

I read its the first time she agreed to do a show in 42 years! Thats a real celeb not the attention whores we get today.

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

uh, she's done other shows within the past 15 years. She did a 60 MINUTES segment in 2013 and was a guest on CHARLIE ROSE in 2002 and 2005. She was also on THE ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW in 2001. These were all in the US, and I remember watching them. I don't know what else she has done in the UK, which is close to home for her, so she probably does more of these interviews.

[@535657]

Yes she has done other interviews, but this was her first appearance on a British chat show in 42 years (since Michael Parkinson in 1973), and compared to other notable British actresses (Dench, Mirren, Vanessa Redgrave etc), it is quite rare to see Smith give a TV interview, even in the UK.

[@Harry-bn5mp]

Maggie is a very shy and humble person so she feels awkward when people complement her and tell her she's talented. Her wittiness and cutting remarks are really a defence mechanism to try and hide the fact that she is shy. When she is comfortable though she is a lovely person, well read and confident when it came to pulling off a wonderful performance.

[@Smithjones12]

Murder by death 😀 😀

[@asvestor5932]

This women is the Embodiement of Chaotic Good. She can be cooperative for the interview or pull the most hilarious answers by just not answering and making faces to make the people laugh histerically. She’s the embodiement of you can be dignified while also being funny.

[@ChelikDoomer]

She chaotic neutral not chaotic good

[@ASDWmusic]

I want her to be my grandma.

[@Cristinact]

I want her to be my mother in-law!

[@sadafaamer6356]

ASDW I'm sorry dear, it doesn't work that way

[@darymarkova]

Cristinact Same tho Toby is perfect

[@despairspreadslikeavirus9333]

She's a rather stern person though so, she'll be a hard person to impress.

[@mezmaniaa]

ASDW she looks like my grandma :D

[@zlamelie]

The way I screamed Noooo out loud today when I found out she passed away. I grew up with her as Wendy, and loved her ever since. It's such a loss, my condolences to everyone who feels like me.

[@Budcat101]

Dame Maggie is one of the few national treasures worth listening to....what a DAME!

[@arnoldrivas4590]

She, Judi Dench and Helen Mirren. Imagine all three on the same couch?

[@boleyn123]

Now that would be something to see! Quite agree. Well, maybe someday it will happen. They are all remarkable. Maggie Smith was heart-breaking in her beautiful performance in 'The lonely passion of Judith Hearne' and in everything single thing she does.

[@despairspreadslikeavirus9333]

Judi is one of her closest friends in life so, it happens a lot actually.

[@arthurmaestrini4350]

​@@arnoldrivas4590 and Vanessa Redgrave

[@georgeakins]

This lady is one in a million. Will be sadly missed. Sleep well, Maggie RIP

[@youtubecommentscritic6058]

She cannot be an anger management counselor. She would only improve the sarcasm and wit of everyone attending.

[@iloveforestgreenpipeorgans4465]

KZbin Comments Critic I have developed a sarcastic sense of humor since I first read the Harry Potter books. The movies helped, too. But especially the books.

[@abiludlow9169]

“I don’t go anywhere really where they can get at me.” - Dame Maggie Smith on Americans 😂😍

[@luisenriquequijadarodrigue7060]

You gotta love her!

[@043778cc]

Be prepared...she has seen real witches.... @la Markle

[@tfh5575]

i'm american and that made me laugh lol

[@kamelryke31]

It' so British ! The French say the same about Americans ! hhh

[@BeanieScooter]

😂😂😂

[@monarchgirl62]

She is so fantastic!!!!! Her humour is so dry!!!!!!

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

She's hilarious. She did the Carol Burnett Show in the late 60s-early 70s where they did a skit where Carol played the Queen christening a ship named after a solider (Tim Conway). Maggie plays the soldier's girlfriend in a Cockney accent and nearly cracked up Harvey Korman (who played either Prince Phillip or the King) by saying "Hello, Sailor"

[@catwhisperer9489]

​​@@garyrasberryjr.552 "Prince Phillip". The king would've already been dead; otherwise, she wouldn't have been queen. I remember that skit; it was hilarious!!!!

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

True.

[@callumbarrington898]

The definition of an acting legend. I hope Alan, Michael and Robbie were there to greet her.

[@catwhisperer9489]

Alan, Richard, and Robbie---there will only ever be one Dumbledore, to me: Richard Harris!!!

[@KEW13rocks]

Hopefully she was greeted by all of them, both Dumbledores included.

[@RyuShindou]

​@@catwhisperer9489yeees i'm a big fan of richard harris' dumbledore😭🫶🏻

[@catwhisperer9489]

@@RyuShindou 👍 ❤️

[@mollyenfinger5150]

She will always be Minerva McGonagall to me.

[@julieta5375]

She will always be Minerva McGonagall for everyone ❤️

[@PhoenixPrime]

Same!

[@bigbenhebdomadarius6252]

Molly Enfinger Miss Jean Brodie, Dora Charleston, Aunt Augusta, . . . .

[@moomimi]

was she in home alone 2?

[@margarethhoughton6782]

BigBen Hebdomadarius yes, aunt Augusta was the first role. And film I've seen with her. I love this film. 😍

[@PaulaHicks-hb5sr]

We will miss you Dame Maggie Smith....you are a great British treasure😪

[@rymaracabre2479]

Dame Maggie Smith is one brilliant, brilliant woman.

[@oattyeah]

RIP Maggie Smith. Thank you for the amazing childhood memories.

[@gracemacleod8890]

Maggie Smith is my Beyoncé

[@Domihork]

Now the age-old question "What's your favourite Beyoncé?" finally makes sense!

[@discotiq]

This just made so much go through my head at once

[@ahmetselimsavi2217]

Beyonce sucks

[@chiarasceusa7220]

She's beyonc-er than Beyoncé

[@codenomesailorv]

100%

[@VenosEvans]

One of the best actresses of the 20th and 21st century Maggie Smith is unrepeatable irreplaceable. Rest in peace dear.

[@Leaveittoreefer]

Rewatching this morning after hearing the great Dame Maggie Smith has passed. She will be sorely missed for a million things, including this sense of humour. RIP Maggie! ♥️

[@vyshnav5416]

Rest in peace Maggie You gave us a remarkable childhood ❤

[@shumi885]

Extraordinary woman, remembered by all generations. Rest in peace Maggie! 🪽

[@thevoice7-NewAdventures]

Rest in Peace. This is such a dramatic loss for all of us and for the global cinematography!!!

[@TheSphinx65]

Rest in peace Dame Maggie Smith! You are one of a kind!

[@sandwormgod4771]

I've just heard that this incredible human being has passed away 14.00 hrs, 27/09/2024. RIP Dame Maggie Smith, and thank you for the pleasure and memories that you've given us.

[@sugarlove]

I ve got the box set ahahahahahahaha, so cute!

[@24isobel]

What does she mean by that?

[@dehro]

she owns the dvds but hasn't watched them

[@stephanemignot100]

"Pull yourself together" Isobel! :)

[@minniemcgonagall139]

@@24isobel it means she own the DVDS but doesn’t watch it

[@downtown82]

Rest In Peace, beautiful beautiful actress. You’re forever in our hearts.

[@HamzaZia-je9ss]

Who came after her hearing that the legend passed away! RIP Maggie Smith!❤

[@nikensitompul2578]

"Were you really a cat?" LOL HAHAHAHAH

[@ActivitiesCoordinated]

Still shine bright Dame Maggie Smith wherever you are

[@isabelalvarez1766]

“I not Argue, I explain … “ Great Dame Maggie Smith forever 💐RIP

[@JdTV79]

"Do you watch Downtown Abbey? .... .... .... - I've got the box set"

[@iloveforestgreenpipeorgans4465]

JordiTV79 I am not quite sophisticated enough for Downton Abbey but I love Harry Potter, Sister Act, and The Secret Garden.

[@reducto179]

My favourite part. Made my day! 😂

[@xebatansis]

@@iloveforestgreenpipeorgans4465 Wait, she was in Sister Act?

[@PurpleHusky1994]

Just because she has the the box set, it doesn’t mean she don’t watch it

[@AfoParedes]

@@xebatansis She was the Reverent Mother :3

[@ellimietz245]

Rest in peace, Dame Maggie Smith. You gave us so much.

[@juliusnovachrono4370]

RIP to Maggie Smith, a real legend.

[@JayJay-nc7pr]

I met Maggie Smith working in Waitrose in Chelsea, I was star struck I told my colleague next to me who she was and her films and the fact she acted alongside Elizabeth Taylor, my colleague only says “omg she’s the lady from sister act!” Maggie smith smiled at us both, so gracious and polite so sad that she’s no longer here, if the Queen was our grandmother then Maggie Smith was our great aunt!

[@Sarlota]

My Grandma loved Sister Act.... I always watched for Maggie Smith. Never Saw Harry potter movies till last year when my 6yr old insisted.

[@andrewsquire1024]

What.a genius of comedic timing & wit. God bless you Dame Maggie Smith. Thank you for inspiring us and Rest In Peace 🙏🏻

[@barryschwarz]

She's been a legend in the UK for decades, and known in the English speaking theatre world for as long. The blockbusters that gave her wider fame really are small patches on the body of her work.

[@Erasureeraser]

And she's the oldest person in the cast member of the Harry Potter franchise and yet she's still alive. Please, we already lost Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Robbie Coltrane, better protect Maggie at all cost

[@jonathancineus6424]

She’ll always be “Mother Superior” from Sister Act to me. Quite an amazing and diversified acting career come to think of it.

[@ohwhatworld5851]

Same. Two of my fav movies

[@Mukukuish]

I will miss you, Dame! Thank you for the class act! And for the fun in one of my comfort movies, Murder By Death.

[@davidlance5310]

She sounds so different compared to all the big characters she's played

[@megrau]

Cause here she's not acting.

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

Yes, she acts from the end of her hair strands to the bottom of her toes, she Transforms.

[@crosmondo]

"transforms" is not a poor word to use with describing her acting. but i would probably use "transcends" instead. because that really describes how brilliant her performances are. she is just... in a league of her own.

[@keithdalgleish5659]

RIP Dame Maggie Smith. Thank you for the memories.

[@ray-vanralte]

Came immediately after hearing the news. RIP Legend and one of a kind 🫶🫶🫶 😭😭😭😭😭

[@Ratman90]

Just came back to rewatch this. She will be very missed. A special actor and so funny

[@angiee4331]

May she Rest in Peace 🧙🏻‍♀️😞 And thank you for your movies, series and the joy they brought🙏🏻

[@Christmasangel305]

This beautiful, funny lady was a gift.

[@arvenfr]

What an absolute hoot of an interview! May she rest in peace.

[@jasonazure]

She’s an amazing story teller. It’d be great to hear her narrate children’s stories

[@ke7ejx]

RIP, Maggie. You were truly one of the greatest and you'll be sorely missed.

[@jjdecani]

"Just pull yourself together." Never mind star-struck kids; there's a hell of a lot of so-called adults need to hear that these days.

[@katebayliss4786]

R.I.P Dame Maggie Smith what an actress 💔

[@jeffymando]

Watching this interview again after reading the news. RIP.

[@swissswiss5498]

her news broke my heart man. for all the people that have passed in the harry potter franchise, i always thought god forbid if dame maggie smith have passed it would be incredibly heartbreaking. RIP 😭

[@williamnealy827]

Maggie Smith is an inspiration, she’s filmed many shows/movies while battling through health issues. She has my utmost respect and admiration. The movie I first noticed her in was “Sister Act” she definitely hides her accent well in movies lol!

[@CheekyMofo7722]

God bless you, Maggie. You will be sorely missed and treasured for ever. The world has lost an amazing human being 😢

[@kevinrestall4467]

Maggie Smith is a legend. So hilarious. So humble anf genuine and likeable. I really think she is amazing xxx

[@andreaao7208]

Who's here after hearing of her passing?😢 A great actress, a wonderful list of great performances since the 60's, two time oscar winner, which is the Maggie Smith that my parents ans grandparents generation known her for, thanks to my dad I was able to see some of her movies from her youth. That being said, I am happy that thanks to Harry Potter (I was 13 when the first movie came out) she will be embeded in my generation minds and the newer generations. RIP Dame Maggie Smith

[@edyoo7]

Even at 89, continued to inspire with her unmatched talent and wisdom. RIP

[@suesol3548]

it was 1993...i think...i was 7 years old and remember her in Sister Act as the reverend mother!

[@michaellejeune7715]

Suemi Solorzano Wow, completely forgot she was in there.

[@KeiondraJohnson]

Yesssss

[@iloveforestgreenpipeorgans4465]

I have to see Sister Act again.

[@Duke00x]

I was 10 at the time. Also Hook and the secret garden. I have always loved her. She Always brings gravitas and character to every part she plays.

[@lizziel2676]

Suemi Solorzano i saw that movie at school and this was when I had recently seen the Harry Potter movies and every time I saw Maggie Smith on the screen we shouted mcgonagall

[@missthang4982]

She was everything in Downton Abbey! My absolute favourite character on the show. She had me cracking up and spitting my drink...constantly. I'd rewind it sometimes, thinking? 'Wtf did she just say!!?' 🤣🤣Gawd I loved her. Loved this series. I literally mourned it for weeks when it was over. Thank you so much for bringing it to life for us all. Bravo 👏 Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦✌️

[@adamm2693]

Just read the news, how sad. A true character and great lady, she will be greatly missed.

[@tipitii7388]

National treasure! Rest in Peace dear wonderful Maggie❤️

[@corentinetienne9496]

You were one of the funniest. We already miss you.

[@0Imtheslime0]

Rest in Peace Maggie Smith.. Amazing dame.

[@americanreject42]

LOVE HER! I was literally laughing out loud the whole time!

[@vernonparrish7066]

What an amazing actor! RIP She's going to be missed.

[@cg4313]

she is so gorgeous! my role model

[@AB-ri1us]

RIP Dame Maggie Smith. An acting legend and a true icon

[@blurdreamer]

"I always want to use that spell" is my favourite scene XD

[@iloveforestgreenpipeorgans4465]

blurdreamer mine too. To me, Dame Maggie is Dame Maggie Minerva McGonagall Smith.

[@bobbi-leighstorey7882]

blurdreamer piertotum locomotor 😍

[@giuliat1443]

mine too!

[@elisa8044]

She is,was and always will be THE ONE!!!!! Here in Brazil we are fans also!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@allentastic]

“I don’t go anywhere, really, where they CAN get at me.” Queen, lemme tell you, as an American- we don’t blame you at all 😭😂🤣

[@Celtic_Amy]

"she must have been 110 by the time we finished the show" ... she've amazing in all her movies

[@arnoldrivas4590]

She is a great actress. She is always two characters to me: Medlock from The Secret Garden and Professor McGonagell from Harry Potter! As the Dowager in Downton Abbey, yeah she's boss :D

[@julieta5375]

McGonagall*

[@lemonade17]

She plays a small but fantastic role in The First Wives Club, you should check her out there.

[@deathnoteagario2336]

yes!! She was a brilliant Medlock....and McGonagell of course. Secret Garden & harry potter = childhood right there

[@arnoldrivas4590]

Oh, that's right! She was in that movie!

[@revinaque1342]

Arnold Rivas Yes! I remember her most from those exact same roles!

[@karlheinzegger9790]

That fine British humor. She personified it. Rest in eternal peace dear Maggie Smith.

[@carriedowns3176]

I will always remember her from Hook and The Secret Garden. She sure has had an impressive career!

[@radoodledoo]

Carrie Downs oh I loved the secret garden !

[@ZannaZatanna1]

oh my gosh, that's right! as Old Wendy!

[@16taysia]

Carrie Downs WAIT, was she Wendy freaking Darling in HOOK?! Oh My God...

[@vokasimid5330]

Sister Act and Rush Hour 3

[@vokasimid5330]

Homealone 3

[@jhk3594]

Friday 27th September, 2024, we lost an icon a treasure. You can rest now our dearest Dame Maggie ❤️ Looking back at this, I am so grateful for Graham having Dame Maggie Smith join him on the couch, thank you. ❤

[@wildethree5167]

I love her face change at 1:06 'oh whats he saying now?'

[@da_great_mogul]

Sounds like she was struggling to breathe if I'm honest. God bless her.

[@tearsintheraincantfeelthep475]

ahaha

[@mumsrumag7434]

RIP Dame Maggie Smith! You will be missed!

[@pushkalsharma6606]

Rest in Peace dear Maggie! Will be missed dearly.

[@wandamundy1759]

I remember the first time I saw Dame Maggie Smith - when she played the lead in the movie, "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie." It was 1969, and I was 20 yrs old. I had never seen a movie like that - and I was gob-smacked.

[@im50percentgae93]

Watching this now makes me so sad. Rest in heaven, Maggie

[@brandonmitchell7436]

Oh I love her she’s brilliant Rest in peace Ms Maggie 😢☹️☹️🥺☹️☹️☹️

[@danielcaceres9971]

RIP Dame Smith. A diamond of an artist.

[@MillieonaVespa]

The prime of miss jean Brody ....how wonderful is she ...what a great actress

[@debbielundberg9379]

One of the best actress ever. Brilliant in the prime of miss Jean Brody.

[@ruiribeiro9382]

Rest in peace Dame Maggie Smith 🕊️ You are greatly missed

[@theman2017inc]

Just heard the very sad news of the passing of Dame Maggie Smith (Friday September 27th 2024) just 3 month short of her 90th birthday (December 28th 1934) May she rest in peace

[@jsp1701]

this interview lives in my brain rent free😅 and I choose to believe her last words were "Just pull yourself together!" ♡RIP♡

[@FrauMuemmelmann]

She will be so missed. ❤😢

[@michelea9725]

You are something special, our dear Maggie. Thank you for being you.

[@nathana9440]

One of my favorite interviews with her. Amazing actress. Thank you for the memories and films . Wands up! Rest in power Dame Maggie Smith

[@LewisShucklebout]

Watching her videos makes me even sadder Rest in Peace Professor, Maggie smith She was truly Loving