# In 1978, Judi Dench wanted her most “sensual and passionate” role buried forever. 24 years later, it resurfaced against her will

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1978-judi-dench-wanted-her-most-sensual-and-passionate-role-buried-forever-24-years-later-it-resurfaced-against-her-will/
- Published: 2026-11-13T18:15:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T19:48:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/judi-dench-wanted-most-sensual-role-buried-resurfaced-against-her-will/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Dench opposed bringing the film back.
- The 1978 BBC film resurfaced in cinemas in 2002.
- Its director defended the sensual scenes as tasteful.

## Summary

Judi Dench starred opposite Jeremy Irons in the 1978 BBC television film *Langrishe, Go Down*, which included nude and sensual scenes. Dench later objected to the film being brought back into circulation, but producer Max Rosenberg pursued its release despite her wishes.

Rosenberg spent about two decades seeking the rights, and the film was shown only once on television before resurfacing in a limited cinema release in July 2002. Director David Jones defended the scenes as tasteful and praised Dench’s performance, while acknowledging that she was distressed by the re-release.

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