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Needlecraft: this hobby has a long history as a subversive form of protest

To pass the time while filming, before her eyesight deteriorated, actor Judi Dench could often be found sewing. The picture of submissive femininity, she sat bent over her needlework. The finished work however, which she gave as gifts, were actually expletive-filled insults worked in ornate embroidery.

The Conversation

Dame Judi Dench makes heartfelt admission about how her garden provides ‘hope and joy’ despite her deteriorating eyesight

The legendary actor opens up about the 'sense of solace' her garden provides during her health struggles

Woman & Home

To see or not to see? Every single Shakespeare play – ranked!

Antony and Cleopatra? Exhausting. Lear? Magnificent but flawed. Hamlet? Limitless. For Shakespeare’s birthday, the Guardian’s former theatre critic ranks all the plays

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A statue of Queen Victoria, memorial trees and a swimming pool: Judi Dench’s garden – in eight poignant items

The storied actor has spent years campaigning to protect green spaces. She invites us into her Surrey sanctuary, where each tree represents a lost loved one

The Guardian - UK

Dame Judi Dench pleads with council to reject bottling plant on woodland

North Yorkshire Council has received more than 1,000 objections to the scheme.

Evening Standard

I wore Meta’s smartglasses for a month – and it left me feeling like a creep

Content creators love the built-in camera; sceptics call them ‘pervert glasses’. Do we really need any more hi-tech wearables, even with a voice assistant that sounds like Judi Dench?

The Guardian - UK

Robert Fox obituary

Film and theatre producer who made The Audience the starting point for The Crown, and was behind Another Country, The Lady in the Van, Iris and Notes on a Scandal

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10 Photos of Ursula Andress: Bond Girl Icon 'Devastated' After Losing £16 million Fortune

Iconic Bond girl Ursula Andress reveals her devastation after losing her £16 million fortune due to alleged mismanagement by her late asset manager.

International Business Times UK

The under-the-radar volumising mascara Judi Dench swears by for her sensitive, irritation-prone eyes

The serum-packed formula has been specifically designed to be kinder on the eyes and protect lashes from irritation

Woman & Home

Going grey is the most stylish thing you can do in 2026 - these are the chicest ways celebs are doing it

If you've been looking for a sign to embrace going grey, this is it

Woman & Home

Judi Dench affectionately described as a ‘mischief maker’ by former co-star

‘If you ever just want to just hear something short, listen to Judi Dench read a Shakespeare sonnet, just find one on YouTube, and it will move you to tears’

The Independent UK

Rosamund Pike says Judi Dench is the best actress she has ever worked with

The 47-year old acted alongside Dame Judi in a 2009 London production of Madame de Sade as well as the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day.

Evening Standard

The best theatre to stream this month: big and bold Bacchae ushers in new era at the National

Nima Taleghani’s debut play brings a raucous Greek chorus to the Olivier theatre, while Judi Dench has an enchanting Twelfth Night reunion

The Guardian - UK

‘To me, Lady Macbeth sounds like Tina Turner’: the musical mashup about to rock the RSC

In All Is But Fantasy, the fates of Juliet, Lady Macbeth, Cleopatra and more are given a thrilling twist by US writer, director and singer Whitney White. She talks about untimely deaths – and being left speechless by Judi Dench

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‘Melancholy magic’: how Judi Dench and a host of stars came under the spell of the greatest comedy in history

The Twelfth Night Reunion gathers some of the grandest names in British theatre, including Simon Callow and Stephen Fry, to explain why Shakespeare’s play continues to bewitch audiences

International Business Times UK

Shocking 2026 DeathList Unveiled: Joe Biden, William Shatner And Dame Judi Dench Added To 'Sick' Annual Ranking

The 2026 DeathList is revealed, featuring newcomers Joe Biden and William Shatner. Explore why this 'sick' annual ranking of 50 celebrities is sparking global debate.

The Guardian - UK

Brawls, blackmail and Judi Dench: 75 staggering moments from 75 years of The Archers

From Jill’s flung flapjack to Nigel’s tragic fall, the Great Flood, Helen’s acquittal and a priceless cameo from Dame Judi, here’s an anniversary feast of epic Ambridge moments

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: horny, ludicrously fun thriller The Hunting Wives

Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman star in a tantalisingly trashy series. Plus: Judi Dench digs deep into a family mystery. Here’s what to watch this evening

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The Independent UK

Judi Dench: Best bits of her new documentary, from potty-mouthed parrot to remembering lost loved ones

Longtime friends and co-stars Dench and Kenneth Branagh reminisce in this touching look back their many projects together

The Guardian - UK

Tea With Judi Dench review – the most touching TV you’ll watch all Christmas (plus a sweary parrot)

She’s such a great interviewer that this chat with Kenneth Branagh feels like it deserves an entire series. It’s relentlessly charming – and hugely moving when they talk about Dame Judi’s late husband

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh and a potty-mouthed parrot

The much-loved actors (and old friends) reminisce over a cuppa. Plus: a peek behind the scenes at the papal conclave. Here’s what to watch this evening

Woman & Home

‘She loves a prank’ - Lesley Manville recalls hilarious time good friend Judi Dench made her wet herself on stage

The actress's account of just what Judi Dench did to make her laugh so much during a stage performance, will leave you laughing for days

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11 Celebrities Who Never Wasted Their Money on Plastic Surgery

Hollywood often feels like a place where youth is currency and plastic surgery is the norm. Yet, some stars have boldly chosen to embrace natural aging, proving that authenticity can be more powerful than a scalpel. Their decision not only saves them money but also sends a strong message about…

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Mick Jagger makes a dream come true for Oscar-winning actor

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Dame Judi Dench greeted with overwhelming reaction after realising ‘dream’ with rock star

‘I’ve been working in the theatre for nearly 60 years and I’ve never known a moment quite like it,’ says friend Gyles Brandreth

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