Mrs Brown assigned the film a weighted average score of 71 out of 100, based on 22 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Judi Dench Billy Connolly Others Mrs Brown Mrs Brown (also theatrically released as Her Majesty, Mrs Brown) is a 1997 British drama film starring Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Palmer, Antony Sher, and Gerard Butler in his film debut. It was written by Jeremy Brock and directed by John Madden. The film was produced by the BBC and Ecosse Films with the intention of being shown on BBC One and on WGBH's "Masterpiece Theatre". However, it was acquired by Miramax
Edward Ponsonby, 2nd Baron Sysonby film "Mrs Brown" – who was Private Secretary to Queen Victoria. His great-grandfather was badly wounded at the Battle of Waterloo, but survived to become General Sir Frederick Ponsonby. The sister who helped nurse him back to health was Lady Caroline, better known to history under her married name of Lady Caroline Lamb as the wife of the future Prime Minister Lord Melbourne and lover of the poet Lord Byron. Lady Caroline was also a key figure in the film "Lady Caroline Lamb" – played by Sarah Miles – in 1972. The father of the two siblings, Edward's great-great-grandfather, was