It has proved an excellent work out for Sharapova as she builds up to the French Open defense, with hard fought wins over Lucie Safarova, Ana Ivanovic and Angelique Kerber on the way to the title match.

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The lead is played by a British film star, Helen Mirren, the cast is uniformly excellent and Mr Hytner's work is first rate, as is Bob Crowley's set.

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Biden's experience will be invaluable as they decide what will work and what will not, " she said, calling the Delaware senator "an excellent choice for VP.

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