Overview
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.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 80 | 90 | |
 | 80 | September 27, 2024 (89) | |
 | 77 | September 10, 2020 (82) | |
 | 70 | 80 | |
 | 44 | 54 |