The Crown is ‘crude sensationalism’, says Dame Judi Dench Oscar-winner says Netflix’s series about royal family is ‘cruelly unjust’ The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
Judi Dench slams ‘cruelly unjust, damaging’ Crown story lines British acting royalty Dame Judi Dench has weighed into the controversy surrounding the upcoming series of The Crown. The New Daily · Oct 20, 2022
Judi Dench calls on Netflix to add disclaimer to The Crown: ‘This cannot go unchallenged’ Oscar-winner says Netflix’s series about royal family is ‘cruelly unjust’ The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022
Best podcasts of the week: Explore the little-known story of Hitler’s niece and more in Forbidden History From Geli Raubal’s life and death to the mystery of Prince George, the Duke of Kent, this new series shines a light on the untold tales of our past. Plus: five podcasts on rock’n’roll excess The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022
Lesley Manville says ‘naughty’ Judi Dench once made her laugh so much she wet herself on stage ‘I was on stage on my own and she was in the wings trying to make me laugh,’ actor recalled The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022
Marina Abramović’s Gates and Portals review – why surrender your liberty to these wafer-thin ideas? The artist is not present in her latest show. Instead, visitors are shuffled about by volunteers trained in her Method, with a hint of Blair Witch ritual The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei awarded global arts prize valued at more than £90,000 Previous British winners include David Hockney, Sir Anish Kapoor and Dame Judi Dench. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022
Dame Judi Dench thrilled by 'sight giving' gift from The Repair Shop appearance Dame Judi Dench was struggling to see the details of her late husband's pocket watch so The Repair Shop stars had a surprise for her Daily Mirror · Sep 12, 2022
Allelujah review – Judi Dench stars in sweet but slight Alan Bennett hospital drama Toronto film festival: A-listers are tended to by formidable nurse Jennifer Saunders in Richard Eyre’s adaptation of the 2018 play about a struggling geriatric hospital The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2022
Judi Dench fights back tears as The Repair Shop restore beloved late husband's watch Dame Judi Dench described Jay Blades and his Repair Shop team as "brilliant", after they fixed a watch she had given as a present to her late husband Michael Williams, in 1972 Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022
Dame Judi Dench emotional after late husband’s watch restored by The Repair Shop The veteran actress had the sentimental item mended as part of a special live session of the BBC One programme held at the Edinburgh TV Festival. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
You need to watch the best James Bond movie of the century on Netflix ASAP This 2012 thriller is a stunning piece of popcorn entertainment. Now that it's available again on Netflix, you need to stream it ASAP. Inverse · Aug 5, 2022
Shakespeare North Playhouse review – a wooden O for the north Against all the odds, and with backers including Judi Dench and Kim Cattrall, this 470-seat modern twist on a Shakespearean theatre is poised for action, from Bottom to Johnny Vegas The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022
Briton finishes epic US cycle ride for multiple sclerosis fundraising Antony Butcher reaches San Francisco after pedalling 4,000 miles from New York and raising £25,000 The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022 Judi Dench reveals harsh director remark that delayed her debut lead film role by 30 years Dench didn’t lead a film until the age of 63
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022 Author Deborah Moggach: ‘I’d write Best Exotic Marigold Hotel again, whatever the world thought’ The bestselling author talks to Charlotte Cripps about her selected short story collection, cultural appropriation, her mother’s conviction for attempted murder, and Harvey Weinstein
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022 Eileen Atkins: ‘People told me not to go on the internet because I’m angry enough already’ Tears at lunchtime as the actor talks about her memoir, Doc Martin and Judi Dench’s baking skills
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022 TV tonight: James Nesbitt locks horns with Joely Richardson in new thriller Star-studded murder drama Suspect starts on Channel 4. Plus: the Glastonbury countdown begins. Here’s what to watch this evening
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2022 Philomena to Jerry and Marge Go Large: the seven best films to watch on TV this week Judi Dench and Steve Coogan star in a terrifically moving true story, while Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening play a couple who find a loophole in the lottery … and try to win big
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022 Hollywood stars urge Truss to help free British-Egyptian writer on hunger strike The appeal came at a press conference in Westminster of families wanting greater help from the Foreign Office to free detained UK nationals.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2022 Toy story: costume designer launches museum dedicated to children’s play Oscar-winner John Bright will put his vast collection of antique puppets, dolls and trains on show at new venue in East Sussex
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022 Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends review – a glorious all-star memorial service Judi Dench, Rob Brydon, Imelda Staunton and Bernadette Peters joined the cast for this superb tribute to a genius
Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022 Dawn French embraces her greys as fans dub her 'hairstyle role model' after ditching dye Dawn French was among the guests at the Sondheim's Old Friends gala last night, which was held in honour of the late composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim who passed away in November
The Independent UK · May 4, 2022 Stephen Sondheim celebrated by Dench, Peters at London gala Dozens of stars of musical theater gathered at a London theatre for a celebration titled “Old Friends” to raise money for the Stephen Sondheim Foundation, which will benefit young composers
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2022 Nicola Walker, star of Unforgotten and The Split, returns to the theatre The actor only really hit her stride at 40, but has always kept her feet firmly on the ground