Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern & Hugh Bonneville Talk Favorite Moments | Rotten Tomatoes

The big-screen return of Lord and Lady Grantham, their family, and their servants is finally here, making good on a promise that was made just shortly after the wildly popular TV series 'Downton Abbey' ended its run in 2015. The new film -- already Certified Fresh -- catches up with everyone in 1927 as they prepare for a visit from King George and Queen Mary, and ahead of its release, RT got the opportunity to chat with Robert and Cora Crawley themselves, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern. Editor Jacqueline Coley sat down with McGovern and Bonneville in the RT studio and talked about the enduring popularity of the show, recalling ther favorite moments, exploring how their characters grew over the course of the series, and trying to explain the different fandoms in the U.K. and the U.S.

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[DianaLGonsalves]

Elizabeth McGovern's performance was just perfect

[LightworkBeacon]

What a fantastic interview! I feel like this interviewer is a true fan and was asking intelligent questions with purpose and a keen interest. Things, that I as a fan of writing and acting, would also want to know.

[soundaryar]

One of the best interviews I've watched in a while. Interviewer asked meaningful, fresh questions. Seems like she really is a fan herself!

[robertskinner]

Very nice interview. I really like this interviewer, she asked on point questions to her guests and then encouraged them to answer at their own pace. The last question and answer was fantastic. Well done!

[straightedgeveganbel]

I absolutely loved this movie and all the years of enjoying the show. Excellent writing all the way around with a superb cast to execute it, bravo.

[gameXylinder]

This interview was an absolute joy to watch from start to finish. As someone who watches a LOT of interviews like this I can say it’s very rare that they are this entertaining, such thoughtful questions are asked, and there wasn’t a single awkward moment. Love it!

[kpax]

Kudos to the interviewer. She did an excellent job.

[peargordon]

What a relevant last question & thoughtful answer! Fun interview to reminisce about the series...totally wish I could watch it again as if I’d never seen a single episode. Love Downton❤️

[msbeaverhausen]

What a wonderful interview!! I am obsessed with Downton Abbey and the Rolling Stones, who knew there would be such a cool connection?

[kerryflora]

The interviewer is defo a McGonneville fan

[AlexS-ojqf]

5:50 Actually it was "I never argue. I explain"

[AlexS-ojqf]

Ok the interviewer should get a raise she did a splendid job! Marvelous, really!

[Jcrpdx]

Incredible mind boggling writing & storytelling.

[Douchkamuzuri]

Just came back from seeing DA. Enjoyed it! Excellent writing from j. Fellowes, excellent acting all the cars and all that goes with them and it. Lovely. Spent a marvellous afternoon.

[DGraziosif]

this is the best interview for a cobert shipper

[LynisaStark]

Omg the interviewer is our Cobert shipper champion!

[Baileya]

I wish "Outlander " had the services of this interviewer ... she is stellar

[glitter-lkdz]

They appreciate the excellent writing, as do we all!
I love the subtlety that was often used. As an example, when a character was set to admit something to someone
(or break news to someone),
the scene often ended just before
they said the admission.
The audience never heard the actual words that they used to explain themselves.

[franrendina]

The movie was fantastic just fantastic.

[pppexplorer]

Nice interview!
I saw the movie this past weekend, and it is fabulous indeed.