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.
Nothing Like a Dame is a 2018 British documentary film directed by Roger Michell, with Sally Angel serving as executive producer. It was produced by Sally Angel and Karen Steyn with Maddy Allen as head of production. The film documents conversations between actresses Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith interspersed with scenes from their careers on film and stage.