These two ladies are not national treasures they are world treasures ! I am not British and I love them both,their talents will stay forever ,they are unstoppable ,Dame Judy and Dame Maggie great friends and amazing actresses .

@homodeus8713

5 ай бұрын

Same here: absolutely adore them.

@janedc5ch319

5 ай бұрын

I'm American and I love both the wonderful ladies. ❤

@maraz610

23 күн бұрын

Cannot agree more!!!!

I think it is unforgivable that Judy Dench’s role in the British sitcom “ As Time Goes By” was overlooked!!!

Interesting BUT inconceivable that Judi's lead role in 67 episodes of the comedy romance As Time Goes By, from 1992 to 2005, did not even rate a mention. An unforgivable omission.

@jenniferpearce1052

Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite shows ever! She is hilarious in it.

@TongalTube

Жыл бұрын

she's great in it. there was A LOT to cover.

@janeck.8695

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! That is my favorite show, I bought all the episodes and time to time I re-watch it, it never gets boring.

@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper

Жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly.

@alyzu4755

Жыл бұрын

One of our local PBS stations airs an episode every Saturday, and I watch religiously. Even though I've seen it all. There are also some episodes made for BBC Radio.

I’m surprised Judy’s long time TV series “As Time Goes By” was omitted.

@jeanniebarwick4336

Жыл бұрын

My favorite British sitcom.❤

@JacindaH

Жыл бұрын

That's when I discovered her and fell in love! ❤

@1685mymusic

Жыл бұрын

Judi with an i - first four letters of Judith

@123bbryant

Жыл бұрын

I loved that series❤

@antoniabaker7770

Жыл бұрын

​@@JacindaH same.

Yes, they deserved it. Both are astounding. Maggie Smith was amazing as McGonagall, but her role in Downton Abbey was so stunning, it made the show worth watching if only for her.

@sureyyaekinci4630

Жыл бұрын

I only watched it for her . I mean Downton 😃

@kens805

Жыл бұрын

An absolute "Class Act".

@wandamundy1759

11 ай бұрын

And those two roles were later-in-life roles for her. I remember seeing her for the first time in "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie" - and was just amazed. I had been so used to US-produced razzle-dazzle stuff, where all the women were under-30, perfectly shaped Barbie dolls, and all the men were matinee idols - that to see a movie like that in 1969, when I was just 20 yrs old - was a revelation, that's for sure. I've adored both Dame Maggie and Dame Judi since I became aware of them - more than 50 yrs ago.

@junewilson1629

4 ай бұрын

Oh did I love Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey, but she also played really well that mother nun in Sister Act. And then of course Judy Dench in James Bond 007.

Love these two ladies! Overwhelming talent! Thank you Maggie and Judy, such a pleasure.

Beautifully done sir! Two divine ladies

When filming "Shakespeare in Love" Judi Dench had to wear very high heels in order to be in the shot with Gwyneth Paltrow. The Spice Girls were very popular at the time, so she started calling the shoes "Tudor Spice". A nickname that was picked up by the director and crew. 😂❤️

Maggie Smith in The Lady in the Van was like Lady Grantham playing an eccentric elderly bag lady living in a van. Vagabond nobility!

Idc what anyone says, Maggie Smith is literally the most talented woman to grace a screen, and I will legitimately weep on the day she passes as if it were my own grandmother. That woman is a treasure.

@partiellementecreme

Жыл бұрын

Same, girl, same.

@susanmoorhead8762

Жыл бұрын

No question! Judi Dench is excellent too, but Maggie Smith delivers her comedic lines with perfection! I realize she is not the writer, but the one to deliver. Usually I can see a funny and cutting remark coming, but not with Maggie.Her timing and expression are the best!

@tabaxikhajit4541

Жыл бұрын

@@susanmoorhead8762 You nailed it. Maggie's talent and history makes you expect perfection, and her delivery always takes it a step above. She isn't just skilled at delivery. She is skilled at defining and delivering her role so you experience the character. Amazing talent.

@susanmoorhead8762

Жыл бұрын

@@tabaxikhajit4541 Exactly!

@tabaxikhajit4541

Жыл бұрын

@@susanmoorhead8762 Hugs and love to another person with discerning taste in acting and writing.

I love Maggie Smith in The Secret Garden. A favorite of mine.

Tea with Mussolini will always be one of my favorite movies because of these wonderful ladies along with Joan Plowright, Lily Tomlin, and Cher. And others. Always a treat to watch.

@cynthiacrumlish4683

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@mariekebootsma4346

Жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed

@63Kelsey

Жыл бұрын

I loved the movie.....have watched it again just recently.

@coastalseasider4634

Жыл бұрын

Yes! And I believe it just might be the last movie her dear hubby was in.

@karrinwilley8079

9 ай бұрын

I agree 100%!!!

Big mistake - Maggie Smith played the Dowager Countess Grantham, otherwise known as Lady Violet Grantham. Mrs Crawley was played by Penelope Wilton.

I could listen to Judy tell old stories all day.

If I had the opportunity of inviting 10 Actors to dinner and just spending the evening getting to know them, these two brilliant ladies would be the first ones invited. I love them both for what they've given us.

This was wonderful, I am so glad I clicked on it. Truthfully, I clicked on it because I was wondering what Judi Dench & Maggie Smith had to do with the Danes. Poor eyesight can add much humor to life, beyond placing one in an Impressionistic world.

@tommoncrieff1154

Жыл бұрын

Hamlet!

@ebriggs3498

12 күн бұрын

The word is Dame, and it is American slang for women.

Divine Duo of Dames: their art and friendship is a gift to us all

The first movie in which I saw Dame Maggie Smith was the 70s classic comedy, _Murder By Death,_ which features a fantastic ensemble of highly skilled people in each role, and is one of my all-time favorite movies to watch regularly. I highly recommend it. The first movie in which I saw Dame Judi Dench was _A Room With A View,_ mentioned in the video. This is another all-time favorite to watch over & over again. (RIP Julian Sands, who played gorgeous George Emerson in _A Room With A View_ )

I have loved these two ladies for many years. It was a blessing that I have had them in my life. True loveliness and feminity. 🌺🌲🌺

Love you Ms. Dench. Ms. Smith is awesome too.🇨🇦. Reruns of, “As Time Goes By” are still on PBS here Monday through Friday and I can’t count on both my hands how many times I have seen every episode (need both feet, too)!

@sandraperrigio1822

Жыл бұрын

I love as time goes and every tv English show ❤

Adore them both but Maggie is a particular inspiration.

Wondering put together. Absolutely love these two. Both incredible legends in their own right who still continue to make an impact to this day. Dames Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Angela Lansbury are my favorites.

@susanmoorhead8762

Жыл бұрын

Angela really was excellent. She had her detective tv series here in the US, taking place in Maine. Something happened between her and the channel that ran it, and she was quite rightly devastated. I hope they start to run them again on PBS. Occasionally I will be watching an Older movie, and I recognize her, especially by her voice. But she stayed much the same in appearance ivdr many decades.

Lovely. I have to say, Maggie Smith’s role in the 1993 version of ‘The Secret Garden’, where she plays the lady of the house, is phenomenal. She starts off as a bit of a stern, judgmental character, maybe even a villain, but she really just needs to keep the estate running efficiently. I recall her iconic line, as she’s locking Mary (the young troublemaker, who keeps escaping to the secret garden) in her room: “You stay put, or I’ll BOX your ears!!” And locks the bedroom door.😳😂 … But by the end of the film, you see her character completely change, and actually SMILE & weep tears of joy-as the entire house, servants, maids, etc. all happen to see the (supposedly) crippled Colin walking, with his emo cousin Mary and his equally emo father…😊At that moment you see Maggie’s face completely change from the rest of the movie, as if everyone has this weight lifted off of their shoulders and it’s like, okay. All is good in the world again. Seriously, it’ll have me in tears. I’m such a sap, I’ll more or less cry throughout the whole film! I think it’s such an underrated masterpiece. The music, the scenery, the animals… The incredible adult AND child actors in it. I almost believe that each actor involved must’ve been channeling Maggie’s star power on set. She was easily the biggest star among the cast, yet her role wasn’t even a “main” character-though still integral to the story.

Who will play wonderful older ladies once they retire? And why did you fail to mention Judy Dench's role in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice movie? She was awesome!

Monster talents who are so humble, never taking life too seriously, still incredibly funny and aging gracefully. Everything about them is to be admired. They have set the bar high for future actors. 🖐😃🇦🇺❤

@brandnewheavie7548

Жыл бұрын

Dame Judi once said: "Take your job seriously, but not yourself. That's the best combination!" Nothing more to add!

@sarahleach9997

9 ай бұрын

The British get quite embarrassed when they become a Star in Amercia. They don't call them stars .They approach their work in a different mindset. With great humility.

@vbacs22

6 ай бұрын

Absolute role models as women for me. I wish I'd be a woman like them.

Blessed to have experienced such extraordinary women, and they continue to❤️🤗👏 my respect appreciation and love sent

I love these dames! I enjoyed "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" so much that I'm tickled pink to have learned there was a sequel. Judi and Maggie have such amazing chemistry together, whether they're the ladies having an adventure in "A Room with a View" or trying to make peace with living in a vastly different country to their own.

This was beautiful. Thankfully there was no excessive worship of the royals but rather a focus on their talent.

Such talent two of the best

Love these two and enjoyed your video BUT how can you discuss the career of Dame Judy Dench and not even mention 9 seasons of "As Time Goes By"???? I love that show.

LOVE Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith!

Two extremely talented actresses and both gorgeous.

Watching A Fine Romance was so much fun, two awkward people finding support and love, and knowing that they were married just showed what wonderful actors they were and are. Also laughed so often when watching As Time Goes By. Now I'm going to have to watch them again, again! 🥰🥰

@barbaraschain9260

Жыл бұрын

I never tire of watching As Time Goes By re-runs over and over. Such huge talents such as Judi and Geoffrey are just a perfect combination and made the show the success it is to this day 🖐😁🇦🇺❤❤

Dearly love the combined work of these two paragons of stage, screen, and film! I can not pick my favorite. That is why I love when they collaborate and work together. Thunder & Lightning every time. Thank you so much for this wonderful tribute to these legends, these icons, these dames, these actors! Brava! Brava!

Two wonderful women! Legends in their own time.

Dame Judy in Chocolat! So parallel to her sassy side! I have adored these two for almost all my life! Thank you for such a wonderful homage to two GOATs of this world! 😂💞🙌

"Perhaps I should turn one of you into a pocket watch so you will be on time." They both have hysterical personalities, natural delivery with poise and class, exceptional talent in stage, musical, screen and anything they set forth to due... a commercial! They have too many works to name between the two! I love both Dames.

I love these two actresses

Just love Maggie's accent SOOOOO ENGLISH ...LOVE IT Not many people speak correct ENGLISH these days .😔

“Oh.. oh” as Judy Dench might say. How wonderful.

Judi Dench was known also for nine series and two specials of AS TIME GOES BY, a British TV sitcom that I enjoyed.

I really enjoyed that. I had no idea that they knew each other for so long. My Mother was born in 1934. I love them both, they're so funny & fun loving, I'm going to have to check out some of their earlier stuff now. I absolutely loved Maggie in Harry Potter & no one could have played the quick witted Matriarch in Downtown Abbey better than her. They're both captivating and brilliantly funny

Learned much about both actresses, but was a bit disappointed that there was no mention of Judi Dench's roll in the long running series "As Time Goes By".

Two fantastic actresses who I adore

I saw them once in a 2 woman play. It was like tennis as each commanded the stage, then let the other shine.

@cecile862

11 күн бұрын

You lucky thing! I'm very envious

First time I saw Maggie Smith was as the character, Philpot in ''The Pumpkin Eater'' with Peter Finch and Anne Bancroft.

Thank you for posting. These 2 great ladies entered their careers when great acting skills were required for successful careers. The succeeded because they were so good at what they did. That's changed a lot. Now it's all about celebrity and not fine acting. They are famous for the right reason and dont seem to have lost their humanity. Both are truly great actors and great ladies.

@sarahleach9997

9 ай бұрын

Iin Britian you don't always see beautiful women in roles even when they are young. But you fall in love with them because their acting is true to form. They don't produce Barbie Hollywood types to their credit. That's the difference between British , Australia,n,and Americans.We bring them over here 19:39 19:39

Two of my absolute favorites. Both ladies are powerhouses in their own rights. Some of my most beloved roles of Dame Judi Dench are as Lady Catherine de Bourgh in Pride and Prejudice and Dame Maggie Smith as Caro in Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood

A Room with a View is one of my most favorite movies ever.

@TongalTube

3 ай бұрын

great film!

Thank you for the gift of this video. For those of us who have loved these Ladies throughout our lives! ❤❤

I admire these two so much

The best two actresses of our time. Wonderful and beautiful at its best ❤️

@9 minutes: "He was the most supportive actor ... and that really should go right down the middle ... " !!!

Love both of these ladies. ❤❤❤ I see Maggie Smith or Judy Dench on the cast list and I immediately watch the film. Love them.

I always imagined them as Aunt Agatha (Maggie) and Aunt Dahlia (Judi D)in PG Wodehouse, if they ever did it.

These Dames are my favorite actresses. I enjoy seeing them together in movies like 'A Room With a View', Tea with Mussolini' and more. Their character playing are so convincing.🎉

@wallykaschneider7928

10 ай бұрын

Dame Judy Dench hoe old is she

This has been un unexpected treat. I remember the 1984 movie "A Private Function" Maggie Smith and Michael Palin, together with a group of impressive, well respected actors. Brilliant!

I love how Judi Dench popped into an episode of Staged to school Michael Sheen and David Tennant about acting!

Bravo. Thank you for creating this feature video on two exceptional actors. Very entertaining, I thoroughly enjoyed watching. Great job. 🎭

Make it an hour longer and I still couldn't get bored, 2 out of 4 Dames together, allong with Dame Hellen Mirren and Dame Joan Collins. They even have there own section in my DVD/Blu Ray Liberary !

Two of my favorites! There is nothing like these two dames!

The first time I ever saw Dame Maggie Smith on screen was when starred as The Reverend Mother in Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg. She became an instant favorite of mine. It warmed my heart to see these two legendary actresses getting their flowers and still going strong.

Well done, nicely curated. Thank you.

Two of my all-time favorite actors.

Unfortunately, never had the time to watch any of either's televised programmes but have had the pleasure of viewing the majority of their films when l could. Thank you for compiling this tribute.

Tout d'abord, faut dire combien juste j'adore ces deux superbement magnifiques actrices, artistes et absolues merveilleuses personnes, les fabuleuses hyper "grandes dames" la *Judie🌟Dench* et la *Maggie🌟Smith,* tellement formidables toutes les deux !! Et moi je suis heureuse trop d'entendre vraiment qu'elles soient autant des telles bonnes amies en plus, les 😊...!! *~*Tongal** 💖💖

Wonderfully and lovingly put together doc!

Excellent. Well researched and a fine selection of clips 👏

Love them both

love them both.

They just amazing actress 👏❤🙌😍💕💙👏❤🙌

These two MAGNIFICENT ACTORS aren't just incredibly talented, they are FABULOUS HUMAN BEINGS. Eternal awe, appreciation and LOVE FOR THEM!!!

Thanks for putting this together. Beautifully done sir.

Tongul, thank you sir for you wonderfully created video about two of the most talented and loved actresses . Thank you for your efforts and talent.

Absolutely wonderful video about two fantastic actors/Dames. I have loved watching them in anything they do. I remember The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and was mesmerized by her acting. She always seems to have a secret that she knows and we want to know when she is up there. Maggie Smith had me from then on. Her part in Downton Abby keeps me in stitches laughing and reminds me of my Grandmother with her little quips under her breath. With Judi Dench I have enjoyed watching her do anything as well. Her portrayal of M in James Bond was a wonderful surprise and I looked forward to seeing her in the film just as I did Q when he was in the Bond films. As Time Goes By was also a favorite of mine and I love it when both of them are in a program together. Thank you for this lovely look at them both.

I just love Judi Dench, she's awesome.

What a lovely program! Thank you so much! ❤

Living Legends they are, rare genius talent. I love them equally!

So happy "Travels with my Aunt" was mentioned. Great book, great film.

@TongalTube

8 ай бұрын

truly!

Thank you for this video! I’ve always admired these two lovely ladies!

Two such beautiful exaordinary actresses!

@vasantinamdar2204

Жыл бұрын

I would like to learn more about Flora Robson

Love them both and anything they do.

Wow! That was wonderful. Thank you so much.

So good. I've an internal warm smile after watching your piece. Thanks 😘

A Fine Romance was not a BBC sitcom. It was made by London Weekend Television for ITV.

Very entertaining! I didn't notice my favourite Judi movie though.. The chronicles of Riddick.

Truly enjoyed this. Thank you!

Thanks for this post. It really warmed my heart and made me realize it's times to watch so many of my favorite films again. And the for dames together was brilliant wasn't it.

Maggie Smith has been my favourite actress for many many years

Wonderful video and tribute to these extraordinary women. I truly enjoy watching them both in their acting abilities. They are fabtabulous! 🎉❤️

Wonderful doccie. One starts remembering other smaller but no less beautifully crafted roles, as Judi in 84 Charring Cross road playing Anthony Hopkins' wife. And with Anne Bancroft, made the perfectly balanced movie.

I enjoyed this video essay very much. Thank you.

You can only wish for friends like these 2 were.

Two real great ladies! Great video, thanks! I just think you missed mentioning the masterful performance of Maggie Smith in 'The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne' (1987) directed by Jack Clayton, for me Maggie has, in this film, one of the greatest performances in the history of cinema!

These are two of my very favorite actresses of all time for so many years! How neat to have them interviewed. One of my favorites of their movies together is "Tea With Mussolini" It is delightful to see they have had a long time close friendship.

How wonderful! Thank you…

Delightful people!!❤❤❤

Thank you for this wonderful little film I love them both, but have to confess Judi is my favourite.

I loved as time goes by

Thank you so much for this delightful video! I'm filled wirh excitement to begin my journey to see every film these friends were in. Remarkable Dames indeed!! ❤❤