Series cast summary: | |||
Miranda Hart | ... | Miranda 20 episodes, 2009-2015 | |
Patricia Hodge | ... | Penny 20 episodes, 2009-2015 | |
Tom Ellis | ... | Gary Preston 20 episodes, 2009-2015 | |
Sarah Hadland | ... | Stevie 19 episodes, 2009-2015 | |
Sally Phillips | ... | Tilly 14 episodes, 2009-2015 | |
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James Holmes | ... | Clive 12 episodes, 2009-2015 |
Miranda works in her joke shop with her best friend Stevie. She struggles when in social environments and no matter how hard she tries, she is always making a fool of herself, especially in front of her crush Gary. Plus her pushy mother, Penny, is forever trying to find her a suitable husband and turn her into a respectable lady.
The trailers terribly undersold this series & I almost missed a real gem. Fortunately "Points of View" reported receiving no negative feedback & showed a very funny end credits sequence. When I watched on Catch Up, I just fell in love with Miranda & her world of insanity. I was unfamiliar with Miranda Hart's stand up, but that didn't matter. Far from being a big ego trip, this is a heartwarming comedy that effectively breaks the 4th wall. Miranda shares her insecurities with the audience and pulls us right in with her speeches & glances to the camera. Patricia Hodge as Miranda's disappointed mother is a scene stealer. Miranda's friends are delightfully insane & Gary is a love. While I'm not usually a fan of slapstick, the falling over does work here. I'm delighted that Series 2 has been commissioned. I wouldn't miss it! 10/10