Allen Leech from 'Downton Abbey' impersonates Maggie Smith

[@tagee02]

Maggie Smith’s character is such a joy to watch, I remember the day after Sybil died and Lady Grantham walked into the house dressed in black and that short walk said so much about her character, it was quite moving.

[@JudyGarlandRulez152]

I remember that. It made me so sad. But even though you don't see her face, that walks says everything.

[@9988ScooterGirl]

The way she leaned against the column, her grief momentarily overcoming her British stoicism, was brilliant.

[@yankeeangel26]

Yes. We all talk about Violet's hilarious one-liners (of which there are many), but she also has some very powerful scenes that are more serious, and Maggie Smith plays them all perfectly.

[@GlobetrotterSoul]

I cried so much to this scene! The sadness of young passing away before the old and how the elderly feels about that was portrayed brilliantly!

[@jordansparks6113]

I felt she (the dowager countess) was perhaps closer to her grandchildren than her own children. As when she raised her own children, they only saw her for a small time each week, and they were mostly raised by a nanny and governess. Things were always kept formal, and emotions not shown. Whereas she spent much more normal time playing with her grandchildren, and seemed to know them quite intimately. And the shock of an unexpected death of somebody so much younger than her dying. I think a lot of families from this era and even later eras would say the same for their children and grandchildren. My grandmother was apparently very strict, but loving with my mother and her brother, whereas she was very soft and generous with her 3 grandchildren - my 2 brothers and myself. And I’m only 31.

[@alexanderjones9572]

'I never argue! I explain!' I must remember that line😂😂😂

[@jolielef]

it's now the answer I'm giving... and some people are laughing in the office....

[@babuybabuyan]

I just noticed it was umbridge she was talking to 😂

[@sickeninglysweetlikehoney9917]

@@babuybabuyan omg, I didn't even realise it was her when I watched the movie. Thank you for pointing it out

[@cremebrulee4759]

That really is a good one. I hope I can remember it and get a chance to use it.

[@trudifruty6078]

The one thing she said that stick's in my head is WHAT IS A WEEKEND. LOL

[@kiwannawilliams8327]

And she really had no clue...lol! I love that line...😂

[@bar10ml44]

That too is my very favourite.

[@becca5100]

YES! Her Best line ever

[@becca5100]

"I neva argue! I EXPLAIN!"

[@carolinebennett201]

‘Stick that in your pipe and smoke it.’ 😂

[@npr1300A8]

I have always tried to make Sundays feel special and different to the rest of the week, especially after my dear Wife passed away in 2017 and Downton Abbey makes Sunday feel warm and cosy no matter what is happening.

[@jeannebissell7167]

That is so sweet.🙏🏽

[@sheilasmyth5874]

What a lovely thing to say! The next movie’s coming out shortly- I think in March 2022? YT is doing trailer previews Enjoy and have a conversation with your dear one- bet she’d have some commentary on it God bless you

[@npr1300A8]

@@sheilasmyth5874 Thank you Sheila. Look forward to the film. X

[@andromedagirl390]

What a joy it is to watch her perform. She is a treasure.

[@michael7324]

Best Maggie quote. "Weekend? What's a weekend?"

[@mo1240]

How this group of cast members has subjected themselves to countless interviews! So much respect for all your dedication, and we love your work so Thank You. - Southern US

[@joydavis4087]

Here, I only get one thumbs up. So, I’m commenting for the opportunity to thumbs up this comment a hundred times more. We love Downton, from NC, US. And we love Dame Maggie Smith.

[@tuesdae666]

I honestly could just sit and watch Maggie Smith have tea the whole day long.

[@c3piano]

Maggie IS Downton.

[@nmmarquesm]

Maggie Smith is a legend!

[@bf2840]

N MM She is a goddess.

[@cliffordsmith428]

“I never argue; I explain” 😆😆😆. I SO love, Granny Granthom.❤️

[@annefitz7346]

I was hooked from the first episode! loved this series

[@jordansparks6113]

They give her all the best lines also. She has some amazing quotes on the show. Numerous ones from every series. I’m not sure the show would have been quite the same if someone else had played that character. She was perfect in that part.

[@juliescanlan6958]

Dame Maggie Smith. What a superb and amazing legend and superstar. She is a national treasure. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@andreatuckman1084]

I must include the scene in the movie where she confides to Mary that she hasn’t long to live and Mary’s immediate emotional reaction, “Oh granny”, really tore my heart out.

[@popazz1]

Downton became compulsive viewing, largely due to avidly waiting for what gem the Dowager Duchess would come out with next. Which is not to downplay everyone elses contribution,it was a stellar cast. Dame Maggie just brought that little bit extra to each episode she appeared in, as she invariably does with every role she plays. The lights will definitely go out in the West End when she finally leaves us.

[@vicmartone]

Dowager COUNTESS. And you call YOURSELF a fan... Carson would be disappointed at your lack of education

[@popazz1]

@@vicmartone ..., Oh whatever. Get a grip,ffs!

[@sharmaji.ki.beti.]

Her lines should get some "Best Punchlines" award

[@jeanpierredevos3137]

Maggie is one of the 10 best actresses on the planet. The UK is in possession of a load of excellent actors capable of a depth in every role that puts them in an extra special class above any country on earth. Of course countries like the US,France, Italy, Germany and India have some famous and good actors sutch as Merell Streep, Sophia Lauren ore Catarine The Neuve but the UK is something special when it comes to acting. Said by a Dutchman.

[@yannickdrmda5295]

How can you not have a single name of these legendary actresses correct.

[@flav2689]

Meryl Streep* Catherine Deneuve* Sophia Loren* I’m sorry, the names of the legends just must be written correctly. 😱 But speaking about the UK - how did you not mention Dames Helen Mirren and Judi Dench? For Brits I would add also Dame Patricia Routledge. And by the way, Germany and India don’t really compare at all with the others - UK, US, Italy and France are on the top when it comes to acting.

[@flav2689]

@@yannickdrmda5295 Outch, harsh... I thought the same but it can be a bit tricky for us non-natives (assuming he is one, like me) to remember the correct writing form, since the pronunciation and the writing differ from each other significantly - it’s not always logical to us and it doesn’t come naturally. It’s hard to explain (in general too - not to mention in another language than your mother tongue) - but it’s a real language thing actually. It’s just how English speakers pronounce alphabets, combined/attached vowels etc. It differs from the other systems (which are more similar to each other). Sorry if I’m boring you, I used to study languages at uni before I switched to general literature. Old habits die hard. 😅

[@jeanpierredevos3137]

@@flav2689 Romy Schneider. Marlene Dietrich Heinz Ruhman Horst Tappert, .No international German stars. Don"t make me laugh.

[@jeanpierredevos3137]

@@shawk2832 it is a personal opinion

[@Shamsithaca]

so true...the film is amazing...and its also because of how Maggie Smith portrays her character. Stupendous, one must say.

[@bluemoon3927]

Maggie Smith 💕💕💕💕

[@diegocorrea5143]

She is just EXTRAORDINARY.. A joy to watch... somebody who deserves and has earned RESPECT for her work. That is something... really something.

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

I NEVER ARGUE! ... I explain!

[@darkisland04]

Dame Maggie is one of the true gems of the acting world. Such a joy to watch her!

[@aidenvu8106]

I didn’t like Violet at first but dang she’s got really funny and subtle sentences, I started loving her character more

[@rowanaforrest9792]

It takes a truly special and gifted performer to make me love a character who is sometimes wonderful and sometimes pretty nasty, but I love Violet! That says mountains about Dame Maggie Smith. :)

[@pdgf]

A GLOBAL Treasure!! ❤

[@prabhatsjbrana4517]

I'm my humble opinion, Penelope Wilton and Maggie Smith carried the whole.series on their shoulders!!!

[@DragonMama-yt3zs]

Okay, it's worth it to see the movie Just To See Imelda Staunton and Maggie Smith in the same room again.

[@ginadisbrow9324]

There's just no way Downton Abbey would be the success that it was without the excellent contribution of Dame Maggie Smith. Her role enfolded into all other character's relationships, and the which would have all been dull without such.

[@tfh5575]

Lmfao Allen cracks me up!!

[@maloum-lsodermark7869]

She has the most refined dry humor you can ever want! A real treat to watch and and the best of the best!❤️

[@Jerry40872]

One of the best series ever wish it didn't end

[@monadgreyman9094]

"Allen Leech impregnates Maggie Smith"!! " (I was half a sleep when I read the title first! That woke me up!) 😁🤦

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

😂😂😂

[@dovesolutions]

Best quote, I never complain and never explain!

[@jeanpierredevos3137]

It seems as if Maggie Smith is getting even better wen she is older. Amazing

[@Plethorality]

she was ever thus.

[@treesny]

@@Plethorality Agreed. Watch The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne, or The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, or Bed Among the Lentils (from Alan Bennett's Talking Heads series): wonderful performances!

[@Plethorality]

@@treesny the prrrrrrime of miss jean brodie won my fandom since i waa a teen in the eighties. amazing actress.

[@rowanaforrest9792]

Some of the older great actors/actresses are like that, they're like fine wines who just keep improving.

[@1godonlyone119]

She's the highlight of the show -- so funny!

[@emmalucia1412]

My favourite is: Ooh good, let’s talk about money...

[@Sallyomo]

I think of people like Maggie smith. So much talent and is truly a great legend in terms of her career and what she does and then I think about what we have in this generation... James Charles. And it makes me so sad. Truly. I feel as though we are losing true talent and true art and are left with less influential people to look up to. It sucks. Hopefully she stays with us for longer

[@catherinereilly5833]

Absolutely brilliant

[@levinsonmannion7208]

I love Maggie, but also I would so want Michelle, Laura and Allen to be my best friend (I also find Allen quite hot, not going to lie)

[@kaylabeshears5512]

Dame Maggie and Dame Penelope are by far my favorites in-character. Rob and Allen (especially together) do the best interviews.

[@swadhinaroy8366]

Isn't no one gonna talk about how handsome Allen is ? I've been swooning over him 😍❤️

[@worldtraveler134]

Laugh out loud quips so adorable indeed

[@barronridge5613]

I'm watching Downton Abbey for the 3rd time again.

[@sharont2009]

Do you even have to write for her? Maggie Smith is world treasure. And I’m a yank from Chicago saying that

[@gulmerton2758]

“Someone must, I may never rise again…” Excellent.

[@misba2282]

Maggie Maggie's dearest darling Maggie Smith. I fell in live with Gorillas and her from the first time I watched her in Gorillas in the Mist. Wishing her great joy, peace, happiness and splendid health for years to come. Love you Maggie 🤲🏼😇❤

[@michaelaldan4354]

never ever seen one episode of Downton Abbey...but Maggie Smith....i just might watch it

[@Carmela_Falco]

michael aldan YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT. I put it of for SO MANY years. Just 3 years ago I started and binged the ENTIRE box set.

[@angiec4116]

Love Me Some Downton Abby I Hate To Say I've Sat Thru All Tha Seasons 3 Times On Netflix Lol Literally Got Addicted To It Lol Haven't Seen It N Awhile But Believe It's Time For Round 4 Lol

[@katiethomas5889]

LOVE THIS.

[@omfriend]

Allen Leech 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@virginianegrei5382]

Maggie the best actrisses for me!

[@rahulvinalnarayan9743]

God Maggie Smith is amazing!!

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Her son is equally imposing and powerful..

[@mananimal3644]

Alan Leech starts to talk with that hot Irish accent and I forget my mama’s name.🤤 Grrrrrrrr.

[@GeorgeGiann]

I never argue, I explain.

[@fc4660]

Julian Fellowes talking to a “foreigner” with raised voice and added annunciation 😂

[@MD-in5tj]

♡♡♡

[@ishitajain5315]

Seeing them in regular clothes just throws me off so much😂😂

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

LOL YEAH

[@Davey-TheDJ]

I didn't see Allen Leech doing impersonating Maggie Smith WTF!!!

[@patchdavis35]

Check out Ian McClellan on Graham Norton show. Hilarious!

[@popazz1]

He mimicks her voice when he talks about a scene where he drives her into the grounds of Downton and misses his mark. The director asks Dame Maggie to get back in the car so they can redo the scene and she replies, ' Not likely. ' Allen mimicks her voice perfectly.

[@lightgiver7311]

It's not Maggie Smith, its Dame Maggie Smith

[@c.a.macrae3519]

Love Downton Abbey, then you will love C.A MacRae's Gemini Complex, The Cabal: After the final demise of the Cathars at Chateau Mount Montségur in the south of France in 1244, a heroic rescue by a Knights Templar took place. Six hundred and fifty-three years later a murder and spate of suspicious deaths of the clergy become linked in the south of France. Flo’s first day (10th November 1918) at Chandringham doesn’t work out quite how she imagined. A bright but humble farm girl finds herself thrust into the upper echelons of society. Rather than being trained in the everyday tasks of a maid, she’s told she needs to leave her old life behind and immerse herself in the life of the aristocracy, as Lady Mary Tavistock. Her world is turned upside down, Flo realises she’s not the person she’s always thought she was and to make matters worse she finds out her life is endangered. In order to make sense of who she really is and what her purpose in life is, she’s sent to Switzerland to meet others of her kind. the first book of a trilogy. It's going to be released later this year.

[@DanaMunson-c2p]

What is a week end Price lees

[@DanaMunson-c2p]

Awesome

[@Alecio24]

fucking loaded with spoilers

[@forchun88arrereh50]

Allen leech maggie smith💕🥰

[@dovesolutions]

Other best quote......I'm not familiar with that sensation.....referring to being wrong.

[@elizabethmccarty2105]

Poor Lady Sybil.

[@gerardosalazar161]

Laura Carmichael is not nay a beautiful talented actress but she also has class, lots of it.

[@luxocamper1]

I used to be so fond of Laura Carmichael. Then I listened to this, and discovered that she CANNOT form a complete sentence without incorrectly using the word 'like' several times. A grown, otherwise intelligent woman. Sad.