Pre-Kate Casting

Nothing Like A Dame - Variety - December 13, 1999.
An article on Judi Dench and her possible involvement in IRIS.

Dame to Play Iris - Guardian - March 23, 2000.
Discussion of the film, by director Richard Eyre, it's audience, and Eyre's thoughts on the film.

Diaries Reveal Affairs - London Times - September 3, 2000.
Article deals with the history of real-life IRIS who reportedly had many affairs with noteable people, possibly even a woman. Judi Dench talks of who to get for a younger IRIS.

Elegy Heads to Paramount - November 1, 2000
Reuters News reports that Sony 'offload'ed IRIS due to budget conflicts to Paramount.

Iris Moves to Paramount - BBC News - November 1, 2000
IRIS heads to Paramount after budget concerns at Sony.

BBC's Bid for Film Success - LineOne - January 21, 2001
BBC's involvement, Jim Broadbent to play John Bayley.

March 2001

Diary of John Bayley - UK Independent - March 17, 2001
Details on John Bayley's diaries and mention of the cast and the film. A Cassanova??

Looking Ahead to Next Oscar - Variety - March 27, 2001
IRIS predicted for OSCAR glory in this Variety scoop.

April 2001

Call for Dancers - Jive Club - April 9, 2001
Clues to one of Kate's scenes are revealed in this call for young couples to dance the Cha Cha Cha in a scene to be shot in London May 15th.

Hollywood in East Anglia - April 13, 2001
An article on the filming of IRIS to come to Southwold, comments from the mayor.

Suffolk's Starring Role - Evening Star - April 20, 2001
IRIS to be partly shot in and around Southwold in May and locals could be extras. [Story thanks to Josie!!]

BBC Film News - April 26, 2001
A photo of Judi Dench and Jim Broadbent in costume, news that the principal photography on IRIS has begun.

BBC Films Official Press Release - April 26, 2001
A press release for the film, includes supporting cast, and information on the primary people involved in the making of the film. MUST read!

May 2001

Film Begins - This is Oxfordshire- May 2001
News that Judi Dench shot scenes at Brasenose College and the High Street, Oxford.

Kate Windswept - Mirror - May 5, 2001
An article on Kate's first day of filming on the beach in Soutwold, quote from Ms. Winslet.

Shoe's that Girl - The Sun - May 5, 2001
Another article about an unrecognizable Ms. Winslet on the beach, first photo of Winslet in costume.

Kate Thinks of Baby - Telegraph - May 5, 2001
Detailed story on Ms. Winslet's filming in Soutwold Beach and her inability to stop thinking of Mia. Cute!

Stephen's On-Location Report - May 11, 2001
A Merton College student, Stephen, sends us an on-location report from Oxford. Read it!