The Character of The Dowager Countess Margaretiou

The dowager countess has a lot of wisdom from her experiences as a countess on Poiters. She is typical mother-in-law who frightens Melusina when she first meets her but soon opens up to her. She is kind and just wants the best for children; wanting them to do whatever makes them happy. Her actions and dialogue are both comical and amusing.

There was never a doubt in my mind of who should play her but the great Maggie Smith (Richard III (1995 and Harry Potter (2001 - 2011)).