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Tea with Judi Dench featuring Ian McKellen 2026

Documentary 41 min

Dame Judi Dench is joined by her great friend for tea and a warm, candid conversation about their extraordinary lives both on stage and off. From Shakespeare, stage fright and the insecurities of acting, to the worldwide fame of the Lord of the Rings and James Bond movies, they reflect on success, failure and the importance of never taking either too seriously.

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Intimate, character-led, spare and contemplative.

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Judi DenchSelf
Ian McKellenSelf

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Laurence TurnbullDirector

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