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The Crown is ‘crude sensationalism’, says Dame Judi Dench

Oscar-winner says Netflix’s series about royal family is ‘cruelly unjust’

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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