Helen Mirren says questions over playing Golda Meir ‘utterly legitimate’

Maureen Lipman criticised decision to cast Mirren as former Israeli prime minister as she is not Jewish

Dame Helen Mirren has said questions over the choice to have her play Israel's first female prime minister, Golda Meir, are utterly legitimate".

The Academy award-winning actress said there was a discussion to be had" about the suitability of certain actors for certain roles.