Dames of Classic Drama at the BBC

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.

• Rachel JardineDirector

• Judi DenchSelf (archive material)
• Maggie SmithSelf (archive material)
• Diana RiggSelf (archive material)
• Helen MirrenSelf (archive material)
• David TennantNarrator