Dench enjoys flirting with Craig

'Casino Royale'

Dame Judi Dench has revealed that she enjoys flirting with Daniel Craig on the set of the new James Bond film.

The veteran actress plays MI6 chief M in the latest instalment in the franchise, which is currently in production.

She said: "M is off to Panama - there's a big adventure with James. Mind you, I'll be too busy flirting with Daniel Craig. He is gorgeous."

The as-yet-untitled Bond 22 is scheduled for release in 2008.

It was recently revealed that Craig has signed to star in four more movies about the superspy.