Tea with Judi Dench featuring Ian McKellen (2026)

Dame Judi Dench sits down with her closest companion for a cozy cup of tea and a deeply personal, unguarded chat that spans the dazzling highs and quiet lows of two legendary careers. Together, they traverse the timeless craft of Shakespeare, the paralyzing grip of stage fright, and the nagging self-doubt that haunts even the most celebrated actors—before pivoting to the global phenomenon of *Lord of the Rings* and the iconic world of James Bond. With wit and wisdom, they trade lessons on triumph, defeat, and why it’s vital to keep both in perspective. In a rare, heartfelt turn, Ian opens up about the emotional journey of coming out, his pivotal stand against Section 28, and the one shadow he still carries: the silence he kept with his parents about who he truly was.