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Dame Helen Mirren Remembers... As You Like It
Dame Helen Mirren looks back on one of her earliest TV roles, playing Rosalind in the 麻豆社's 1978 production of the Shakespeare comedy As You Like It.
Dame Helen Mirren looks back on one of her earliest television roles, filmed before she鈥檇 become a household name and international star, playing Rosalind in the 麻豆社鈥檚 1978 production of the Shakespeare comedy As You Like It.
She shares her thoughts on the potential that As You Like It鈥檚 playing with gender could have for today鈥檚 audiences, reflects on the quality of the roles Shakespeare wrote for women and explains why she thinks the Bard will be as significant in 100 years鈥� time as he is today.
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Sun 18 Oct 2026
22:00
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Helen Mirren |
| Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
| Producer | Simon Catt |
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