Not only is Helen Mirren performing in White Bird, other current projects include: Golda, based on the "Iron Lady of Israel", Golda Meir, set to be released in 2023; Shazam: Fury Of The Gods (December 21, 2022); and Fast X, and 1923 both productions are coming out next year. Showing no signs of slowing down, even a decade on from the UK's legal retirement age (66), what's Mirren's advice on remaining agile in older life? "My advice is to work from the inside out," said Mirren. "First of all, take control of your diet and find one that makes you feel good."

While she wouldn't turn down a trip to the fish and chip shop, Mirren is aware that "what youre putting inside your body does influence how you feel about yourself".

"The next thing is exercise," added Mirren, "which doesnt mean joining expensive gyms."

The Oscar award-winning actress continued: "Im a big believer in the Canadian Air Force womens exercise regime, which is 12 minutes.

"It is an exercise regime that starts from very low and easy, then if you follow it through, it can become quite difficult.

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"I've never gotten past the second level, but its a nice little exercise programme. Nothing extreme, but you need to do it every day."

In the candid interview with Vogue, Mirren stated: "Its all to do with taking control of yourself."

Canadian Air Force womens exercise regime

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How to have a better diet

The NHS advises women to eat around 2,000 calories per day; men can eat 2,500 calories.

Up to a third of the dinner plate, for example, should include a form of starchy carbohydrate; preferably one that is wholegrain.

Starchy carbohydrates:

Potatoes with the skins on

Brown rice

Wholewheat pasta

Cereals

Bread.

Aim for five portions of fruit and vegetables daily; to make this easier, you could add three different varieties of fruit to muesli in the morning.

An example could be muesli topped with blueberries, strawberries, and bananas.

The NHS advises women to eat around 2,000 calories per day; men can eat 2,500 calories.

Up to a third of the dinner plate, for example, should include a form of starchy carbohydrate; preferably one that is wholegrain.

Starchy carbohydrates:

Aim for five portions of fruit and vegetables daily; to make this easier, you could add three different varieties of fruit to muesli in the morning.

An example could be muesli topped with blueberries, strawberries, and bananas.

"A 150ml glass of fruit juice, vegetable juice or smoothie also counts as one portion," the NHS certifies.

However, you are recommended to only enjoy one glass, as any more will not count towards your five-a-day; furthermore, it could be sugary and damage your teeth.

In addition to eating more high-fibre carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, you also need to cut down on saturated fats.

Eat less:

Sugary foods should also be minimised, which include:

Hailed as the "miracle cure" for numerous ailments, committing to daily movement can decrease the risk of disease.

Examples include: coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, strokes, heart attack, and high cholesterol.

As for Mirren, by taking part in numerous productions and having to move around the set she will be on her feet.

Just by standing more, walking around, and doing daily chores could contribute to daily exercise.

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Helen Mirren, 77, 'big believer' of Canadian Air Force womens exercise regime to stay fit - Express