Discovering Maggie Smith

A look at the remarkable on-screen career of Dame Maggie Smith (1934-2024), one of Britain’s most prolific actresses. Her extraordinary film career took off with her role in Nowhere to Go (1958), for which she received her first BAFTA nomination. Two Academy Awards later, Smith had reached the pinnacle of success. Her later hit roles included Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films.

Broadcast

Monday, April 21, at 9:00 p.m.

Streaming

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