Dame Judi Dench has graced our screens and stages for more than seven decades, cementing her status as one of Britain’s most celebrated actresses.
From iconic film roles to beloved television appearances and acclaimed theatre productions, she’s built an extraordinary career. Now, the legendary star has revealed which TV soap she’d like to star in.
Judi, who is 91, was on Sara Cox’s Radio 2 breakfast show this morning discussing her incredible life.
When topic of conversation turned to whether Judi has ever been asked to join one of the classic TV soaps, she shocked us all when she said no-one has ever made that call!
‘I don’t think I ever have!’, she said.
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‘I’ve never been asked to appear in TV soap opera.’
But which soap would she join? Would she wander the cobbles with Ken Barlow (William Roache)? Fight with Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) in Walford? Or flirt with Ross Barton (Michael Parr) in the Woolpack?
Judi was certain with her answer.
‘Emmerdale. Driving some sheep! I could be a very serious shepherdess.’
Well, Emmerdale bosses, if you’re reading this, get drafting the press release to announce the new character.
Dame Judi Dench has spoken!
While Judi has never appeared in a British TV soap, she has starred in The Archers, the BBC Radio 4 drama, as Pru Forrest.
Judi is among many famous faces who have signed a letter to the BBC’s Director General Matt Brittin, calling on him to commit to keeping the recording of the soap in Birmingham.
The letter has been signed by more than 100 current and previous cast members. It states that if The Archers left the Midlands, it would be the equivalent of ‘Corrie leaving the north-west’ or ‘EastEnders leaving the south-east’.
The team of people who have signed the letter believe that abandoning the West Midlands ‘risks ripping out the heart of Ambridge’.