Dame Judi Dench says eye condition ends stage and screen work

Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench says her eye condition has left her unable to perform on stage, appear in films or read, more than a decade after diagnosis. She discussed the impact with fellow actor Brendan O'Hea in a BBC interview with Emma Barnett ahead of her memoir launch.

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'I can't do a play, a film or read any more', says Dame Judi Dench

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BBC Published 22 October 2026

'I can't do a play, a film or read any more', says Dame Judi Dench

BBC Published 22 October 2026

Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't be on stage, I can't do a film, I can't read anymore'

The actress sat down with her friend and fellow actor Brendan O'Hea to talk to the BBC's Emma Barnett ahead of the launch of her memoir.

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