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.
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Top Cast
Judi Dench as Self (archive material)
Maggie Smith as Self (archive material)
Diana Rigg as Self (archive material)
Helen Mirren as Self (archive material)
David Tennant as Narrator
Top Crew
Rachel Jardine · Director
Amy Meyer · Editor
William Naylor · Producer
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