Helen Mirren on Desert Island Discs 1982 with Roy Plomley

BAFTA and Oscar winner actor Dame Helen Mirren in an early interview with Roy Plomley where she reflects of her early acting career. As we all know she went on to acclaim with her roles as DCI Tennison in Prime Suspect and playing both Queen Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II winning an oscar for the latter. She prefers stage work as she explains and taking ones clothes off is part of the job. This is an edited version of the interview with some extra music from her work and others to illustrate the discussion. Please leave comments if you so wish.