On stage – in person – for one special performance the great Dame Judi Dench and Gyles Brandreth bring their West End sell-out show to Edinburgh. Quite simply, it’s the story of her life!

Dame Judi Dench opens up her beautiful country home to long-time friend and sometime collaborator, Kenneth Branagh. From the sanctuary of her English garden, they’ll talk about their lives and careers.

A profile of the actress from a strict Quaker upbringing in Yorkshire, through her staunch determination to make it as a thespian. There's also a look at her work in TV favourites such as A Fine Romance and As Time Goes By, where Judi's performances won her four BAFTA awards, and her tenure in the James Bond franchise.

Richard Eyre talks to Judi Dench about her art, her career and views on acting.

Highlights of the life of John Grierson, documentary film-maker

Judi Dench, perhaps our greatest Shakespearean actor, puts acting to one side as she turns detective to solve a mystery from her family’s past. Did Judi’s ancestor meet her hero William Shakespeare?

Gyles Brandreth travels to the places that inspired one of Britain's most famous storytellers.

A bloody little short challenging today's views on body politics.

Emmanuel Mouret has crafted a unique cinematic voice, blending comedy, drama and emotion. His films follow strong-willed characters navigating love and heartache with tenderness. Through precise, sensory writing, Mouret explores the delicate balance between burlesque and genuine human vulnerability.

From the BFI Imax in London, Alan Yentob talks to Bob Geldof and Stephen Fry about their achievements and the challenges they have faced in their extraordinary lives.