Judi Dench says social media has led to a ‘marked lack of interest in the arts’

Dame Judi Dench will star in a one-off Sky special called Tea With Judi Dench (Ian West/PA) - (PA Wire)

Dame Judi Dench has said the advent of social media has led to a “marked lack of interest in the arts”.

The 91-year-old actress said she feared younger generations would not be able to access creative pursuits, while speaking ahead of the release of Sky Arts’ Tea With Judi Dench, a one-off special with her friend Sir Kenneth Branagh.