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201880 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(62 ratings)• TMDB

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Nothing Like a Dame

201880 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(62 ratings)• TMDB

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Conversations among Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith at Plowright's home reflect on their illustrious careers and personal challenges.

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Conversations among Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith at Plowright's home reflect on their illustrious careers and personal challenges.

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Joan Plowright's home, once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier, serves as the backdrop for conversations among four Dames of the British Empire: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith. The 80-minute documentary features their discussions about careers in film and theater, friendships, and the challenges faced throughout their lives. It includes clips from their work and reflects on their shared experiences in the arts.

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Meet Eileen Atkins and Judi Dench in candid conversation.
See Joan Plowright's final film appearance.
Find out about their thoughts on Shakespeare and beauty.

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The film features Joan Plowright in her last film appearance.
Nothing Like a Dame received a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film was commissioned in 2016 by BBC Television for its arts strand Arena.

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British theater fansDocumentary enthusiastsFans of classic cinema

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Who directed the documentary Nothing Like a Dame?

Roger Michell directed the documentary Nothing Like a Dame.

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Nothing Like a Dame has a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 88 reviews.

When did Nothing Like a Dame premiere on BBC Two?

Nothing Like a Dame premiered on BBC Two on 2 June 2018.

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