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7 December 2023

Judi Dench’s Q&A: “Shakespeare’s rhythms are the beating of my heart”

The actor on Jennie Lee, Elizabeth Fry and her annoyance at those who throw away food on the sell-by date.

By New Statesman

Judi Dench was born in York in 1934. A celebrated film, theatre and television actor, she is best known for her performances in numerous Shakespeare plays, as well as for her role as M in eight James Bond films.

Being wheeled out into the garden in my pram and seeing a chestnut tree. Maybe that’s where my love of trees comes from.

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