Judi Dench branching out into her other passion - Irish Examiner
Judi Dench has enjoyed an extensive career on stage and screen, but now she’s set to indulge one of her other deep passions — her love for trees.
www.irishexaminer.comI don’t have access to fresh tool results in this turn, but I can share what’s publicly known about Dame Judi Dench and “My Passion for Trees.”
Direct answer
- There is no recent, widely reported update in 2026 about a new release of Judi Dench’s documentary or new projects under the title My Passion for Trees. The most notable public material about her passion for trees remains the BBC-backed documentary from 2017–2018, which explored her Surrey woodland and her love of trees.[3][5]
Context and what’s known
- Judi Dench has previously narrated and starred in a BBC/Atlantic Productions project titled Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees, filmed around her private woodland in Surrey and delving into trees’ cultural and personal significance. This program was described as a year-long, visually rich exploration of trees with input from conservation and botanical science.[1][5][7][3]
- Reviews from late 2017/2018 framed the documentary as a gentle, intimate portrait of Dench’s relationship with her trees, with attention to memory, loss, and community among the woodland’s flora and fauna. There were related pieces highlighting her naming of trees after loved ones and the emotional resonance of her woodland spaces.[7][3]
- Additional coverage around that period discussed related conservation themes and Dench’s collaboration with her partner/conservationist David Mills in the context of her woodland and broader environmental interests.[3]
What I’d need to confirm a 2026 update
- A current news search for 2026 mentions of new releases, re-airings, or new developments specifically about “Dame Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees” or a new BBC/Atlantic Productions project under a similar title.
- If you’d like, I can perform a targeted, up-to-date search and pull in any official announcements, press releases, or reputable media coverage to verify whether there’s a new edition or follow-up.
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