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Miriam Margolyes on Harry Potter, Blackadder & How To Be Confident

What happens when you put Miriam Margolyes and Romesh in a room together? Surprisingly brilliant life advice and a mild flirtation... BAFTA-winning actor, author and national treasure Miriam Margolyes joins Romesh Ranganathan for one of the funniest, frankest and most unpredictable episodes yet. Miriam reflects on her extraordinary career, from Blackadder and Harry Potter to her deep love of Charles Dickens, theatre and live audiences. She also discusses her new documentary, 'Miriam Margolye Made Me Me', her upcoming book 'Miriam’s Full English', life on Cameo, and why getting older has made her bolder. Expect candid opinions on fame, politics, kindness, reality TV, social issues and public figures, alongside stories from Cambridge Footlights, her long standing beef with John Cleese, working with comedy legends, and why she still believes in seizing the day. Plus: Shanthi’s question, audience absurdity and some truly unfiltered and unhinged moments… and yes, an on-air fart. It's a hilarious episode and unmistakably Miriam. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform. 00:00 Intro 03:32 A gift for Miriam 06:00 Miriam thinks Rom is sexy 07:40 The new documentary 09:00 On success 10:30 More on Miriam Margolyes Made Me Me 15:45 On being a farty old lady and reality TV 17:08 Writing a new book 18:09 Unhinged audience questions and Cameo 21:00 On Nigel Farage 26:48 Most proud moments 25:37 Shanthi’s question to Miriam 28:29 On importance and popularity 32:23 Humanity, kindness and politics 37:42 Does Miriam like a full english? 38:22 On touring and Miriam’s broad career 39:37 Miriam farts on the show 40:30 Getting into acting 43:38 Footlights and her beef with John Cleese 47:13 Working on Blackadder 50:32 Harry Potter and it’s legacy 51:46 A message to David Essex 52:30 Miriam’s favourite actor to work with 56:41 Most surprising person she’s worked with 58:50 Most important work 01:00:25 What’s next 01:01:55 Misquoted 01:09:45 Advice from Miriam 01:10:44 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 15m
09/15/2021

Ep 120: Miriam Margolyes

We welcome an absolute national treasure to the dream restaurant this week – Bafta-winning actor, Miriam Margolyes OBE! Miriam Margolyes’s memoir ‘This Much Is True’ is published on 16 September. Buy it here. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
02/05/2024

The REAL Charles Dickens with Miriam Margolyes

Joining us today is writer, actor and all-round Charles Dickens superfan Miriam Margolyes. You might be familiar with Dickens' hugely popular stories and characters, but what influence did the women in his life have on them? Having written and starred in the play, Dickens Women, Miriam knows better than most the complicated relationships he had in his life: from his mother who took him out of school to work in a rat-infested blacking factory aged 12, to his wife whom he had a bookcase wall built to separate her from him. How did Dickens take revenge on one lover for scorning him earlier in his life? How does Miriam square Dickens the man vs. Dickens the artist? And how did Dickens portray lesbian love? Find out more about Miriam's tour this year, Oh Miriam!, here. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code BETWIXT - sign up at historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 min
10/18/2023

Miriam Margolyes

We’re back! We’ve made it all the way to Series 16 and we’re bringing you a corker for our first episode in the shape of the iconic Miriam Margolyes! Never in the history of Table Manners have we had a guest with so much… wind…! Despite that, Miriam was a true delight, sharing stories of the food her mummy made her while growing up, where to find the best ice cream in Clapham, and the unbelievable revelation that she has never liked bagels as ’the hole is wasted bread’! Miriam is now my new best friend and I know you’re all incredibly jealous. She was a hoot along with 4 toots! Miriam’s new book ‘Oh Miriam’ is available to purchase everywhere now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45 min
11/15/2023

Miriam Margolyes, sage and rosemary chicken stew and mash potato

Nick and Angela welcome their most anticipated guest so far to Dish HQ. Miriam Margolyes OBE is renowned for her acting career spanning over five decades, but it is her inimitable sense of humour that has earned her a special place in the hearts of audiences worldwide. Miriam was the voice of the Cadbury’s caramel bunny in 1990, won a BAFTA for her role in The Age of Innocence in 1994 and portrayed Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise. Her autobiography, This Much is True, sold three million copies and her new book, Oh Miriam! Stories from an Extraordinary Life is out now. Though not a cook, Miriam absolutely loves food and tucks into Angela’s delicious sage and rosemary chicken stew with mash potato, followed by a tarte tatin, with gusto. This episode is a hilarious glimpse into the incredible life of Miriam Margolyes. She discusses her Vogue cover shoot, why she lives with housemates rather than her partner and what it was like having dinner in Sandringham. Just so you know, our podcast might contain the occasional mild swear word or adult theme. All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can’t all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she’ll try to answer in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose & Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min
09/28/2021

Miriam Margolyes

On working alongside Daniel Day-Lewis and Barbra Streisand, being pushed into the closet in LA, and absolutely never doing it up the bum, BAFTA-winning actor Miriam Margolyes goes Out to Lunch with Jay. Miriam and Jay enjoy delicious French cuisine at Maison François in London: https://www.maisonfrancois.london For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

39 min
06/08/2020

7. Miriam Margolyes

In Grounded with Louis Theroux, Louis’s using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he’s been longing to talk to – a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. in this episode, Louis speaks to actor and documentary-maker, Miriam Margolyes. In a wide-ranging and provocative conversation, they discuss sexuality, anti-Semitism in the UK and her hatred of housework. Produced by Paul Kobrak A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

59 min
09/06/2023

S18, Ep1 Miriam Margolyes on not marrying a nice Jewish doctor

WAHOOOOO! A whole new season of How To Fail, and WHAT an opening guest we have for you. Yes, it's the one and only Miriam Margolyes: actor, bestelling author and the nation's favourite talkshow guest. She's been described by Vogue as 'Britain's mischief-maker in chief' and started her career in radio and theatre, before moving into films (she won a Bafta for her role in Martin Scorcese’s The Age of Innocence and is beloved by legions of younger fans for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter movies). Margolyes is a TV regular in shows such as Blackadder and Call the Midwife and is just about to publish the second instalment of her memoirs, Oh, Miriam! Today, she joins us to talk about letting down her parents, the joy of friendship, her fear of letting her body down and the lifelong regret she has over telling her mother the truth of her own sexuality. A poignant, provoking and - yes - hilarious conversation. Enjoy! -- You can order Miriam's new memoir, Oh, Miriam! here. -- How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com -- Social Media: Elizabeth Day @elizabday How To Fail @howtofailpod Miriam Margolyes @mmargolyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
08/21/2020

154. A Reminder that Miriam Margolyes is a lady of great passions.

This week on Fortunately there's another chance to hear actress and national treasure Miriam Margolyes with Fi and Jane. Miriam joined Fi and Jane in the pizza back in July 2018, bringing an old school friend with her. They discuss Miriam’s recent TV presenting in America, Cuba and India, her advice to young actors and her lifelong love of Dickens. Plus, Garvey and Glover dream up a plan to co-present a news programme, and top tips for a heatwave. Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

48 min
12/22/2025

BEST OF 2025: Interviews - Part One

Happy Monday! Just three more sleeps until Christmas - we hope this will help you drift off soundly, or simply provide you with an excuse to step out of the house and away from the madness for a moment… In this bonus episode, we revisit Jane and Fi’s conversations with Miriam Margolyes, Rick Astley, and Jameela Jamil. Enjoy! If you find yourself at a bit of a loose end after this, why not go and listen to our latest playlist, titled “I’m in the cupboard at Christmas”: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1awQioX5y4fxhTAK8ZPhwQ We’ll be back on Monday the 5th of January. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48 min
09/20/2021

Miriam Margolyes, Mariella Frostrup

Welcome back! After a well deserved holiday and fantastic stand-ins Stephen Mulhern and Tom Allen taking the reigns for week 30 of the Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose. Graham and sidekick Maria McErlane help you solve your dilemmas in Graham's Guide. Show Chef Martha Collison showcases maple syrup in this week's recipes! And this week's guests include: Miriam Margolyes spilling stories from her long-awaited memoir This Much Is True. Mariella Frostrup talking about her new book Cracking The Menopause and updating us on her show on Times Radio Graham is back on your radio for the Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose every Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am on Virgin Radio UK. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear all of the highlights each week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 min
09/20/2021

Miriam Margolyes

You are the sum of everyone who’s come before you in your family, and it can be useful to learn about your ancestors in order to understand how much of their character is in you. Actress Miriam Margolyes has a passion for genealogy and family trees; in this chat with Fearne, she discusses her own identity, and the parts of it that have made her feel like an outsider at times. We’re often scared to challenge things we don’t agree with, perhaps for fear of being disliked or cancelled, but Miriam explains how and why she’s always spoken her truth, even if it might be controversial. Miriam’s book, This Much Is True, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min
12/18/2023

A wee of almost bovine quantities (with Miriam Margolyes)

The festive season is staggering towards us, and Jane and Fi are staggering with it. Not just that, but Jane has been doing Christmas shopping, and almost crying. Before that resumed, they talk hot drinks, disorganised criminals, and ask why is thrush called thrush? They're also joined by the legend Miriam Margolyes. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio We're up for an award! You can vote for us here, if you'd like: https://podbiblemag.com/pod-bible-listener-polls-2023-vote-now/ Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Megan McElroy Times Radio Producer: Eve Salusbury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

51 min
08/30/2020

Miriam Margolyes' Very Extraordinary Life

Miriam Margolyes is an actress, comedian, documentary maker and all-round incredible woman. If you don’t know Miriam’s name, you’ll definitely know her face. She played Professor Sprout in Harry Potter, starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Romeo + Juliet, and was the voice of Fly in Babe. She's also made many documentaries, including her latest one for the ABC, Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian. In this conversation, Miriam talks about coming out as gay to her Jewish parents in the 1960's, why her and her partner live in different countries and body image. She also manages to sneak in a nice little plug to her Southern Highlands Airbnb. Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian is currently available to watch on ABC iview - https://iview.abc.net.au/show/miriam-margolyes-almost-australian. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Check out our No Filter YouTube channel here... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvoiVNEFfHiJl8nC4NepRNw?view_as=subscriber CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. With thanks to our guest: Miriam Margolyes. Producer: Leah Porges Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 min
06/28/2022

Miriam Margolyes

Today, I’m joined by a legend of stage and screen. Britain’s naughtiest national treasure. It’s the award-winning actress, Miriam Margolyes. Miriam’s movie roles have included the BAFTA award-winning Mrs Mingott in Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Age of Innocence’ and of course Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films. She’s appeared in a host of hugely popular TV shows from Blackadder and Miss Marple to more recently the Real Exotic Marigold Hotel and Call the Midwife. And she’s also a prolific travel documentarian filming in and around Australia, the US and Scotland to name a few. As a lifelong lover of Charles Dickens, she presented the successful BBC documentary series Dickens’ America and toured the world with her acclaimed one woman show ‘Dicken’s Women’ in which she played 23 characters based on or inspired by characters in Dickens’s novels. Speaking to me from her Australian home, Miriam was so engaging and generous with her time both before, after and during the interview - so grab a cuppa, settle in and enjoy listening to the very widely travelled and very entertaining Miriam Margolyes. Destination Recap: Robertson, NSW, AustraliaAustraliaTuscany, ItalyKingsgate, Kent Coast, EnglandSt Margaret’s Bay, Kent, EnglandGlasgow, ScotlandIsle of Harris, ScotlandCambridge, England Norfolk, EnglandBasel, SwitzerlandZurich, Switzerland Lindt Chocolate Shop, Zurich, Switzerland Israel PalestineThe Rust Belt, USAIndiaItalyIreland IndonesiaKerala, IndiaCalcutta, India Giglio, ItalyFordyce, Scotland Rimini, ItalyAfrica Miriam is heading to a British theatre near you next month, as part of her upcoming book tour, in honour of the paperback release of her fantastic memoir, This Much is True. Head online for tickets. With thanks to… Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Ease yourself into a holiday headspace and visit slh.com/travelcomfortzones to find out more. DK Eyewitness - Get new editions of DK’s award-winning Eyewitness and Top 10 travel books and plan out adventures to the likes of Italy, Mexico, Spain or Costa Rica. Each guide is complete with updated listings, interest-led travel advice and the latest practical information. Find them all online or at your local bookshop. Thank you so much for listening today. If you’re enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they’re released don’t forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice. To find out who’s joining me coming up, come and follow me on Instagram, I’m @hollyrubenstein - I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 min
07/07/2022

Miriam Margolyes

Miriam has worked with some of the best in the business and in some great films such as the 1990s film Romeo and Juliet. Many of you of course will know her as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films. Her autobiography, This Much is True is now out in paperback. I sat down for a lovely chat this week with Miriam about her life, career and being outspoken at times.

58 min
11/23/2021

#171: Mark is live from the BFI Southbank with the second half of his November MK3D show

Mark is live from the BFI Southbank with his guests filmmaker Posy Dixon talking about her inspiring documentary 'Keyboard Fantasies', Vinette Robinson and Jason Flemyng on acting in the extraordinary single shot drama 'Boiling Point' plus Lucy Darwin and the legendary Miriam Margolyes recount the making of their hilarious road movie 'Driving Miss Margolyes'. © Copyright HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
06/16/2023

Blackadder Goes Fortieth

This week in 1983 one of the great political schemers, Edmund Blackadder hit TV screens for the first time. Matt chart's the politics of the classic sitcom, from the power plays to the by-elections, speaking to Tony Robinson, who played Baldrick, and Miriam Margolyes who was a regular on the show. Plus Columnists India Knight and James Heale discuss whether partygate would have blown over had Boris Johnson fessed up at the very start and whether today's softer work culture is destroying ambition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45 min
12/20/2022

View From My Sofa at Christmas with Miriam Margolyes

On this Christmas bonus episode of View From My Sofa, Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by a self-confessed Christmas Scrooge – Miriam Margolyes. Known for speaking her own mind as much as her long and celebrated acting career – Miriam talks to Kelly-Anne about loathing Christmas, never reading a Harry Potter book despite playing the Head of Hufflepuff in the film franchise and why she refuses to slow down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

38 min
01/07/2022

Miriam Margolyes: What About You!

The wonderful Miriam Margolyes welcomes Barry and Bob into her home for coffee, cake and lashings of chat, Warning: there is some very strong language used sparingly, but nothing you won't have heard before, and it's all in the context of punchlines. With many thanks to the Kites (Mark Allen, Jack Cryer and Matt Hodgson) for the tremendous theme music. You can hear more from the Kites here! Please rate, subscribe and tell your friends - it really makes a difference to how many people will manage to find us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44 min

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