Dame Helen Mirren is the strongest British contender in the history of the Oscars as Hollywood gears up for its annual awards extravaganza.Bookmakers are so certain that she will take the best actress prize for The Queen that they have already paid out on her winning….

Dame Helen Mirren is the strongest British contender in the history of the Oscars as Hollywood gears up for its annual awards extravaganza.Bookmakers are so certain that she will take the best actress prize for The Queen that they have already paid out on her winning….