Judi Dench: Our National Treasure

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

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Simon Callow

Narrator

Miriam Margolyes

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Penelope Wilton

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Julie Graham

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Lethal Bizzle

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Samantha Bond

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Bonnie Greer

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Mark Lawson

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Gyles Brandreth

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