Kenneth Branagh Receives the Dilys Powell Award

Back in November, The Leaky Cauldron reported that Kenneth Branagh would be receiving the Dilys Powell Award from The London Film Critics’ Circle. Branagh was recognized for his 34-year career of fantastic work in front of, as well as behind, the camera.

The London Film Critics’ Circle awards ceremony took place in London last weekend. Judi Dench was selected to introduce Branagh before he received his award. In the true spirited form that is Judi Dench, she told hilarious stories of her favorite times she’s spent with Branagh, including some insults he’s thrown her way all in good humor.

Judi Dench’s introduction and Branagh’s acceptance speech was uploaded to YouTube and can be seen below:

Branagh joins many other prestigious actors in the league who have also accepted this award. Among those big names is another Harry Potter actor, Gary Oldman (Sirius Black).