Saga Magazine

1 July 2023

Hello, and welcome to your July issue of Saga Magazine. We hope it finds you well. Film royalty Dame Helen Mirren is our cover star this month. In a candid interview, the actor, who celebrates her 78th birthday in the coming weeks, reveals how she chooses her extraordinarily diverse roles, as well as discussing her own happy marriage and how she’s been fangirling over co-star Harrison Ford. From showstopping performances to showstopper bakes: fellow dame, Mary Berry, whips up two simple cakes that are perfect for garden parties, while the summer theme continues with our pick of the best swimwear. Swimming costumes might be handy if the heavens open at the Wimbledon Championships this month. We hear from the sport’s most famous mum, Judy Murray, about the stress of the competition as well as how Strictly’s Anton Du Beke persuaded her to write a novel. Elsewhere, in a Saga Voices special, we find out what makes you laugh. We also meet the women who caught the running bug in later life. Plus, with naturism back in fashion, some of those who enjoy stripping off in public bare all (not literally). You’ll also find our usual health, money and travel features, the latest from columnists Susie Dent, Jenni Murray and Jeremy Paxman, and our puzzle pages and pub quiz to test your brain power. We hope you enjoy it.