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Cranford's Bafta bonanza.

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From: The Daily Mail (London, England)
Date: 20080319
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Byline: Paul Revoir

SHE has had plenty of practice making acceptance speeches over theyears.

But Dame Judi Dench, 73, may have to reel off the list of thank yous once againafter receiving a record 24th Bafta nomination.

She is up for the best actress prize for her role in BBC series Cranford, alongwith her co-star Dame Eileen Atkins, also 73.

The BBC drama, based on the books by Elizabeth Gaskell, yesterday has threenominations - the highest number of any programme.

Dame Judi's other rivals for the best actress prize are former winner GinaMcKee, nominated for ...

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