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Maggie Smith at the BBC

Celia Imrie narrates a celebration of the life, work and TV appearances made over the years by one of Britain’s greatest and best-loved acting icons, Dame Maggie Smith.

Celia Imrie narrates a celebration of the life, work and TV appearances made over the years by one of Britain’s greatest and best-loved acting icons, Dame Maggie Smith.

Alongside new memories of Maggie from long-standing friends like Judi Dench and Derek Jacobi are a rich selection of classic clips from the 1960s to the 2020s, all demonstrating her wit, wisdom and unique ability to leave interviewers and audiences shaking with laughter but also in fear of being skewered by that famously sharp tongue.

58 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 May 2026 00:05

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Simon Catt
Series Producer Simon Goretzki

Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Dec 2024 19:00
  • Tue 31 Dec 2024 16:05
  • Mon 6 Jan 2025 01:10
  • Sat 9 May 2026 18:20
  • Sun 10 May 2026 00:05