Judi Dench: Our National Treasure (2022)

8.0/10 • 66 min • Documentary

Overview

A profile of the actress from a strict Quaker upbringing in Yorkshire, through her staunch determination to make it as a thespian. There's also a look at her work in TV favourites such as A Fine Romance and As Time Goes By, where Judi's performances won her four BAFTA awards, and her tenure in the James Bond franchise.

Cast

Judi Dench

Self (archive footage)

Simon Callow

Miriam Margolyes

Penelope Wilton

Julie Graham

Lethal Bizzle

Samantha Bond

Bonnie Greer

Mark Lawson

Gyles Brandreth

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