Judi Dench and Louis Theroux

scarfage (in the OP) - what a brilliant word.

‘…over-rated as an actor…’. Can’t agree

I’ve seen her in many roles, several Shakespearean. Always IMO a thorough professional.

It was a super programme. She seems genuinely a lovely person. A Quaker, loving Mother and Grandmother, plus she doesn't seem to take herself too seriously. Highly recommended.

Where can I find the "Dames" programme mentioned please.

I’m with Grandma70s, find Judi Dench rather irritating and think she’s overrated as an actress. Treated as a national treasure now she’s well in her 80’s, as are others.

Having said that, I shall try and watch it on catch up.

I agree about the flowing scarves, obviously meant to detract the eye from expanding waistlines. I could never carry one off, but they all seem to manage it.

I also watched the ‘Dames’ programme, which is where I started feeling annoyed with JD. Her little girl laugh and ‘oh, no idea why I keep getting all the best parts for older actresses’ cry.
Maggie Smith, although supposedly a huge mate, was rather scathing in a humorous way, and stated flatly it was because JD’s agent pushed in ahead and got first dibs on the choicest parts.

Grandma70s

I’ve never been much of a fan of Judi Dench I don’t like her little-girl voice, which sounds the same in every part. I enjoyed this programme though, especially the parrot!

I wonder what Maggie Smith would be like in a programme like this?

Did you see that programme where all of the Dames got together? It was great fun.

BBC2 i did notice her ankles were quite puffy but she is entertaining.

On BBC was it?

Judi Dench, that is.

My cousin sat next to her at a dinner, and said she was very entertaining.

I’ve never been much of a fan of Judi Dench I don’t like her little-girl voice, which sounds the same in every part. I enjoyed this programme though, especially the parrot!

I wonder what Maggie Smith would be like in a programme like this?

It was a super chat - would highly recommend finding it on i-player if you missed it.
I was on my way to bed when it started, but so glad I watched it to the end.
Such a refreshing change from the nit-picking of politics.

merlotgran - I'm not a great fan of long scarves either, but each to their own I guess.

I loved the interview, she still has a twinkle in her eye.