Dames of Classic Drama at the BBC

59m
Documentary
5

From the BBC archives, before their talents were recognised by royal decree, the early work and career defining moments of Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Diana Rigg and Helen Mirren. David Tennant narrates the story of our dames of classic drama, from a golden age of British television drama.

Cast

Judi Dench
Self (archive material)
Maggie Smith
Self (archive material)
Diana Rigg
Self (archive material)
Helen Mirren
Self (archive material)
David Tennant
Narrator

Crew

Rachel Jardine
Director
Amy Meyer
Editor
William Naylor
Producer
Peter Howell
Sound
Orla Joan Handley
Graphic Designer

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