Judi Dench’s “absolutely brilliant” period drama is now streaming on the BBC

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You can now watch Mrs. Brown, the highly acclaimed 1997 film starring Judi Dench, on BBC iPlayer. The movie, written by Jeremy Brock and directed by John Madden, features Dench in the role of Queen Victoria.

After the queen’s husband dies, she stops appearing in public and goes into mourning. To help her cope with her grief after two years of being withdrawn, the royal court assigns a former servant of her late husband, John Brown, to support her.

Once Brown successfully completes his task and gains the queen’s complete trust, their close relationship creates gossip and tension within the royal court.

This show tells the story of a surprising romance from history. It centers on Queen Victoria, who, after a loss, develops a connection with a man from the Scottish Highlands who challenges her expectations.

The critically acclaimed drama Mrs. Brown is now streaming on BBC iPlayer for UK viewers with a valid TV licence. However, it will only be available for just under a month, as it’s being removed on April 12th.

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The movie received two Academy Award nominations at the 70th annual ceremony: Best Actress for Judi Dench, and Best Makeup. Dench also won Best Actress at both the BAFTA Awards and the Golden Globe Awards – the 51st and 55th ceremonies respectively.

On IMDb, Mrs. Brown has a rating of 7.2 out of 10, based on over 16,000 reviews. Many viewers especially liked Judi Dench’s performance. One reviewer gave the film 8 out of 10 stars, calling it “absolutely brilliant” and suggesting Dench deserved an Oscar.

Viewers praised the chemistry between Judi Dench and Billy Connolly, describing their connection as charming, tender, witty, and believable. One reviewer called their performances ‘outstanding’.

Critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a strong 92% rating, based on 51 reviews. The BBC specifically highlighted the believable and engaging connection between the two lead actors.

According to Empire Magazine (via Rotten Tomatoes), you’ll quickly find yourself invested in a heartwarming and complex friendship, and surprisingly enjoying the historical aspects of the story.

Mrs Brown is now streaming on BBC iPlayer.

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2026-03-17 02:49