Dame maggie smith a woman who was always in her prime

As the international phenomenon that is Downton Abbey comes to a conclusion, the on-screen sisters and real-life friends Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael reflect on the evolution of the beloved series and what the final film holds for the Crawleys

Leaving the party As the child of two ...

After almost seven decades on screen Judi Dench reflects on her pivotal moments

It’s astonishing to me how lucky I’ve been – because it is luck; of course it is!’ says Celia Imrie, beaming, as she holds up the Raindance Icon Award she picked up in London the night before. With he

A NEW WAVE OF ADAPTATIONS PROVES THAT WE CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF ON-SCREEN AUSTEN

Best known as the chain-smoking Patsy in Absolutely Fabulous and sassy secret agent Purdey in The New Avengers , in her 80th year Joanna Lumley is relishing a host of darker roles. Here she tells us about her new part in Netflix hit series Wednesday , her support for assisted dying, and why she longs to master perfect pastry…