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Dame Maggie Smith: A life well lived

In this episode of our 5 Minutes On podcast, her friend and co-star Alex Jennings has been sharing his memories of Dame Maggie with the 麻豆社's Kirsty Wark.

An actor with wit and style - Dame Maggie Smith had the most impeccable comic timing. She enjoyed a glittering career on stage and screen, wining two Oscars, 5 BAFTAs and a Tony Award over seven decades in the industry. From the critically acclaimed 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie', to the multi-million pound Harry Potter franchise, Dame Maggie was loved across generations.

Dame Maggie died in September 2024 at the age of 89. In this episode of our 5 Minutes On podcast, her friend and co-star Alex Jennings has been sharing his memories of Dame Maggie with the 麻豆社's Kirsty Wark. This episode is part of our podcast series, 鈥淟ives Well Lived鈥, available on 麻豆社 Sounds, and as a documentary on 麻豆社 iPlayer. (Image: 麻豆社 News)

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