An almost unearthly poise and refinement, a razor-sharp wit, flawless comic timing, an unexpected warmth and an ever present, knowing wink – these are just some of the indelible qualities which Dame Maggie Smith brought to her work across theatre, film and TV over the past 70 years, building a formidable career that is the envy of many of her contemporaries. Following the tragic news of her death at the age of 89, we pay tribute to her 10 greatest creations from the big and small screen, from the flinty Miss Jean Brodie to the deliciously scathing Dowager Countess of Grantham, Lady Violet Crawley.