The Lady in the Van [Blu-ray] [UK Import]

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Two-time Oscar® winner and star of Downton Abbey , Dame Maggie Smith, recreates one of her most celebrated roles - the singular Miss Shepherd - in THE LADY IN THE VAN, Alan Bennett's big-screen comedic adaptation of his own iconic memoir and honoured stage play.Based on the true story of Miss Shepherd (played two time Academy Award-winner® Maggie Smith - Best Actress, 1970, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie; Best Supporting Actress, California Suite, 1979), a woman of uncertain origins who temporarily parks her van in Alan Bennett's (Alex Jennings) London driveway and proceeds to live there for 15 years. What begins as a begrudged favour becomes a relationship that will change both their lives. Acclaimed director Nicholas Hytner reunites with iconic writer Alan Bennett to create this rare and touching portrait.Special Features: The Making of THE LADY IN THE VAN featurette The Visual Effects featurette Playing the Lady: Maggie Smith as Miss Shepherd featuretteCommentary with Nicholas HytnerDeleted ScenesClick Images to Enlarge