Dame Judi Dench has struck up a close friendship with a wildlife conservationist.
The 76-year-old star has been spotted out on the town with David Mills, who runs an animal park.
They took to the dance floor at the Waldorf Hotel at a party to celebrate the opening night of the West End comedy Betty Blue Eyes last month.
Earlier that evening the pair were arm in arm as they made their way to watch a performance of the show at the Novello Theatre. A clip of their arrival has been posted on YouTube.
The actress, who plays secret service boss M in the James Bond films, is a regular visitor to the British Wildlife Centre, which is run by Mr Mills and is close to her home in Surrey.
There has been speculation that the star is dating for the first time since the death of her husband and fellow actor Michael Williams in 2001.
