The Many Faces of Helen Mirren
Season 3 Episode 3 of 4
A profile of the actress, who started her career in theatre in the 1960s and appeared with the RSC before going on to make her mark in the worlds of film and television. Her portrayal of detective Jane Tennison in ITV drama Prime Suspect made her a household name in the UK, but it was her Oscar-winning performance as Elizabeth II in 2006 film The Queen that propelled her to international stardom. In recent years she has balanced Hollywood commitments with a return to her first love - the stage
The Many Faces of Helen Mirren airs on BBC Four HD at 8:00 PM, Thursday 24 July. (Subtitles.)
Topics
Charlie Stuart
Series Producer
Stephen Stewart
Executive Producer