Profile of Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren, who revolutionised crime drama with her performance in Prime Suspect and shot to international fame as the Queen.

The Many Faces Of Dame Helen Mirren is an entertaining and revealing journey through the career of one of Britain's best loved actors.

She was a performer who frequently courted controversy in her younger years and who has retained a sensual aura in later life. Her portrayal of Jane Tennison in Prime Suspect revolutionised British crime drama and made her a household name but it was her Oscar-winning performance as 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.