Perhaps inspired by Helen Mirren's Oscar-winning turn as Queen Elizabeth, producers of a big screen biopic of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher are wooing Meryl Streep to take on the role. Ordinarily, the idea of an American actress playing an icon of British politics would seem to be absurd, but there is no doubt that Streep could do justice to the role. Lady Thatcher, who served as PM from 1979-1990, has been in declining health for years, however, so there might be some sensitivity about bringing the film to fruition, particularly if it is a "hit piece" on Britain's Iron Lady. For more click here