Nothing Like a Dame
“You're invited.”
Synopsis
BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.
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Tea with the Dames - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-18
Top Cast
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Maggie Smith
Self
Judi Dench
Self
Eileen Atkins
Self
Joan Plowright
Self
Robert Altman
Self (archive footage)
Frank Finlay
Self (archive footage)
John Gielgud
Self (archive footage)
Julian Glover
Self (archive footage)
Sheridan Morley
Self (archive footage)
Laurence Olivier
Self (archive footage)
Kim Philby
Self (archive footage)
Vanessa Redgrave
Self (archive footage)
Robert Stephens
Self (archive footage)
Michael Aspel
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alan Bates
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
George Devine
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Edith Evans
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bob Hoskins
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Michell
- Original Title
- Nothing Like a Dame
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Purple Moo Pictures, Field Day Productions, Kew Media Group, Transmission Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Michell
Eben Bolter
Sally Angel, John Schmidt, Jamie Carmichael, Debbie Manners, Karen Steyn
Department Leadership Roster
Sally Angel
Producer
Eben Bolter
Director of Photography
Karen Steyn
Producer
Roger Michell
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nothing Like a Dame
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What is Nothing Like a Dame about?
BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.
Who directed Nothing Like a Dame?
Nothing Like a Dame was directed by Roger Michell.
Who stars in Nothing Like a Dame?
The principal cast of Nothing Like a Dame includes Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Joan Plowright, Robert Altman.
When was Nothing Like a Dame released and how long is it?
Nothing Like a Dame was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nothing Like a Dame?
Nothing Like a Dame holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).