Years & Years reveal how they got Dame Judi Dench to narrate their trailer
Very impressive!
Last updated 17th Jul 2018
Years & Years have just released their second album 'Palo Santo' and recently revealed how they managed to get acting icon Dame Judi Dench to narrate the trailer for their album, 'Palo Santo'. Speaking to our team, they joked that they had "tricked her," going on to say, "We told her we were Coldplay!"
However, Olly Alexander later admitted that he had a contact because he was in a play with her many years ago. "We called her up and asked her if she would do it, and she said 'yes'!" Olly explained. When asked about the filming of the trailer, they revealed they recorded it at Dame Judi's house and they "had crisps and champagne". Watch the trailer for 'Palo Santo' below featuring Dame Judi Dench...
Not only did Years & Years manage to get Dame Judi Dench to appear in their trailer, they also had the opportunity to meet Rihanna on a TV programme. Speaking to us about the meeting they said were VERY excited about it.
Olly said, "She had an aura," before going on to describe her as "invincible and just so glamorous".
He added, "Our dressing room was right next to hers and when I saw the name on the door, I couldn't believe it!" He even joked with his fellow bandmates that she might even have someone to open the door for her as she's so famous, with Emre joking, "Little known fact, Rihanna is a germophobe!"
Check out some of the best outfits from Years & Years member Olly Alexander below.
2016: Bridget Jones' Baby film premiere
Owning the red carpet with the other members of Years & Years, at the Bridget Jones' Baby film premiere, Olly rocked these cropped dungarees coupled with a gold top.
2016: Glastonbury Festival
Olly and the band took to the stage at Glastonbury back in 2016, where Olly wore this amazing spectacle of a bird-like outfit.
2016: Years & Years in concert
Olly took to the stage to wear this striking red outfit with THOSE shoulder pads, as Years & Years were in concert at The SSE Arena Wembley, back in 2016.
2016: V Festival
What can we say about this Gucci/Burberry combo at V Festival, performing as part of Years & Years.
2016: V Festival
Wowing the crowds at V Festival in 2016, Olly wore a skirt and top combo.
2016: Key 103 Live
Olly took to the stage wearing these AMAZING red trousers at Key 103 Live.
2016: The BRIT Awards
This flower suit once again stole the red carpet, along with the other members of Years & Years.
2017: Brighton Pride Festival
Olly performed at Brighton Pride Festival in 2017 wearing this daring, amazing pink tracksuit.
2019: Manchester Pride
Olly wowed the audience at Manchester Pride 2019 with a beaded crop top.
2021: The BRIT Awards
Olly wore this patterned two-piece during his BRIT Awards performance.
2021: The BRIT Awards
And it wasn't just on stage that he wore an amazing outfit, as he took to the red carpet at the same event.
2021: The National Television Awards
Heads were turned by this gorgeous green suit at The National Television Awards 2021.
2021: The Fashion Awards
At The Fashion Awards 2021, Olly wore an oversized jacket coupled with a pink skirt and white over-the-knee boots.
2022: BAFTA TV Awards
Not only wearing a unique outfit, Olly appeared with bleached brows and a new hairstyle, looking almost unrecognisable at the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards.
2023: Mad Cool Festival
Olly performed at Mad Cool, a three-day festival in Spain, where he wore a lace top with denim shorts, and over-the-knee boots.
Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen, better known as Years & Years, have had a number of Top 10 singles including ‘King’ and ‘Shine’. This year alone, Years & Years have released two singles including their latest one, ‘If You're Over Me', which reached Number 6 in the UK charts. The London-based band also dropped their latest album, 'Palo Santo' earlier this month and the limited edition box set also came with a gift of temporary tattoos.
Hear all the hits from Years & Years on MFR.