HELEN MIRREN AT THE BBC

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• Genre: Drama
• Plot: 2007 Oscar Winner Helen Mirren (Best Actress, THE QUEEN) stars in nine historic productions from the BBC archives! ; ; Helen Mirren's Oscar-winning performance in THE QUEEN and her Golden Globe® winning performance in ELIZABETH I are merely the capstones of an illustrious and distinguished 40-year career. Ever since she wowed theater audiences as a 20-year-old at England's National Youth Theater, Mirren has brought a fresh and commanding presence to all of her roles.; ; Now for the first time, BBC Video presents nine defining television performances from the early career of this truly remarkable actress. In productions dating from 1974-1982 and ranging from Bernard Shaw's THE APPLE CART with Nigel Davenport and Prunella Scales to Dennis Potter's acclaimed television play BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS, this collection showcases a young actress already in firm command and on her way to true stardom.; ; Also included is a newly recorded interview in which Helen Mirren reflects back on these early triumphs. Put together, this collection is a rare treasury of one of the greatest performers of our time. ; ; • The Changeling (1974) • The Apple Cart (1975) • Caesar and Claretta (1975) • The Philanthropist (1975) • The Little Minister (1975) • The Country Wife (1977) • Blue Remembered Hills (1979) • Mrs. Reinhardt (1981) • Soft Targets (1982); ; DVD EXTRAS • Helen Mirren Remembers — Exclusive, newly-recorded interview with Helen Mirren! • BBC talk-show host Michael Parkinson interviews Helen Mivren in 1975 ;
• Runtime: 13:30
• Media Format: Movie