For Dame Judi Dench, making Notes on a Scandal with Cate Blanchett was a glorious experience. In 2006, Cate Blanchett starred in Notes on a Scandal as Sheba Hart, and Judi Dench played Barbara Covett, under the direction of Richard Eyre. In her fantasy, Barbara believes that by learning Sheba's secrets and seeing her in trouble, Sheba will reciprocate Barbara's love. Regarding her role as Barbara, Dame Judi Dench said that making the film was a glorious experience. Cate Blanchett recounted that