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Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen relive the beginnings of their friendship in new show

Dame Judi Dench interviews one of her most famous friends, Sir Ian McKellen in an eye-opening new episode of her series Tea with Judi Dench.

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Ian McKellen lied after breaking his Golden Globe

Sir Ian McKellen has recalled the awkward moment he accidentally broke his Golden Globe.

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Dame Judi Dench wants people to be able to ‘live authentically as themselves’

The actress will speak to Sir Ian McKellen on a new episode of Tea With Judi Dench.

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Sir Ian McKellen was in ‘depths of stage fright’ working with Dame Judi Dench

The actors will speak about their lives and careers on a new episode of Tea With Judi Dench, with Sir Ian joining Dame Judi at her Surrey home.

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'This is a terrible story!' - Dame Judi Dench confesses to shocking prank on her neighbour

The epitome of elegance now, Judi admits to some rather un-dame-like behaviour in a hilarious confession

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Judi Dench reveals she squeezed dead rat through neighbour’s door as a child

The 91-year-old actress told the ‘terrible’ story on the BBC’s This Natural Life podcast.

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Dame Judi Dench becomes patron of Leinster Regiment Association

Dame Judi said she felt honoured to take on the role with the Leinster family.

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West End theatre to be renamed after Dame Judi Dench

The Shaftesbury theatre will be known as the Judi Dench theatre from February 2027

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West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre

The change at the largest independent theatre in the West End recognises Dame Judi’s contribution to the performing arts.

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King Charles, David Beckham, and More: 8 Famous Faces Spotted at Chelsea Flower Show 2026

London's iconic garden party is back – see the notable arrivals from Dame Judi Dench to Kim Cattrall

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David Beckham is all smiles as he meets the King at Chelsea Flower Show

Three blooms have been named after Charles, Sir David and Alan Titchmarsh.

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David Beckham and King Charles admire rose named in footballer’s honour at Chelsea Flower Show

Sir David, sporting the white bloom in his buttonhole, celebrated its debut at the show

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Rosamund Pike says Judi Dench is the best actress she has ever worked with

The 47-year old acted alongside Dame Judi in a 2009 London production of Madame de Sade as well as the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day.

Evening Standard

‘Melancholy magic’: how Judi Dench and a host of stars came under the spell of the greatest comedy in history

The Twelfth Night Reunion gathers some of the grandest names in British theatre, including Simon Callow and Stephen Fry, to explain why Shakespeare’s play continues to bewitch audiences

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Judi Dench: Best bits of her new documentary, from potty-mouthed parrot to remembering lost loved ones

Longtime friends and co-stars Dench and Kenneth Branagh reminisce in this touching look back their many projects together

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Mick Jagger makes a dream come true for Oscar-winning actor

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Dame Judi Dench greeted with overwhelming reaction after realising ‘dream’ with rock star

‘I’ve been working in the theatre for nearly 60 years and I’ve never known a moment quite like it,’ says friend Gyles Brandreth

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Dame Judi Dench fulfils her ‘dream’ of sharing the stage with Sir Mick Jagger

Sir Mick ‘gave a beautiful speech about Judi’s career’ during the show, according to Gyles Brandreth.

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Acting legend blames social media for ‘marked lack of interest in the arts’

The 91-year-old actress was speaking ahead of the release of Sky Arts’ Tea With Judi Dench

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Judi Dench says social media has led to a ‘marked lack of interest in the arts’

The actress said she worried young people would not benefit from the theatre in the way previous generations had.

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Award-winning actress Judi Dench opens about about her 'crushing' loss of vision journey.

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Dame Judi Dench fears she 'will lose the plot' due to deteriorating eyesight as she reflects on turning 91

The legendary star of screen and stage was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012

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Judi Dench Confirms She Has Lost Her Sight, Says Everyday Life Has Become “Increasingly Difficult”

Dame Judi Dench has shared an emotional update about her health, revealing she has now completely lost her sight.

Evening Standard

Dame Judi Dench says she's now too blind to watch theatre or TV but still wants the dirt on Celebrity Traitors

The double Oscar-winning actress, 90, has long battled age-related macular degeneration

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Dame Judi Dench can't watch TV or theatre shows anymore as eyesight deteriorates

Dame Judi Dench has revealed her eyesight has deteriorated so badly that she can't watch television or theatre shows anymore.

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