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Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC.

Miranda

BBC One and BBC Two sitcom starring Miranda Hart. 22 episodes (3 series), 2009 - 2015. Stars Miranda Hart, Sarah Hadland, Patricia Hodge, Tom Ellis and others.

Series 3, Episode 2 - What A Surprise

Penny embarrasses Miranda by running for local councillor with Tilly as her wing man. Gary has put himself on the dating scene and Miranda decides she has to do the same.
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Miranda. Miranda (Miranda Hart). Copyright: BBC.

Penny embarrasses Miranda by running for local councillor with Tilly as her wing man.

Gary has put himself on the dating scene and Miranda decides she has to do the same. They both want dates for Stevie's birthday party. Will they find partners or end up back in each other's company? The result is a big surprise for Stevie.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 1st January 2013
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

    Cast & crew

    Regular cast
    Miranda Hart Miranda
    Sarah Hadland Stevie
    Patricia Hodge Penny
    Tom Ellis Gary
    Sally Phillips Tilly
    Bo Poraj Mike
    Naomi Bentley Rose
    Guest cast
    James Doherty PC Davis
    Stephen Fawkes Policeman in Shop
    Neil Edmond Cousin Benji
    Hannah Chalmers Shop Assistant
    Andrew Woodall Xavier
    Hilary Whitehall Veronica (Tennis Club VP)
    Steve Oram PC Davis
    Matt Weyland Police Sergeant
    Joanna Ignaczewska Actor
    Tracy Green Actor
    Writing team
    Miranda Hart Writer
    Richard Hurst Writer
    Georgia Pritchett Writer
    Paul Powell Writer
    Paul Kerensa Writer
    Jason Cook Writer
    Andrew Ellard Script Editor
    Production team
    Jake Bernard Editor
    Harry Banks Production Designer
    Juliet May Director
    Emma Strain Producer
    Jo Sargent Executive Producer
    Alex Eckford Composer

    Video

    Penny's Campaign

    Penny and Tilly hit the High Street to campaign for Penny to be elected.

    Featuring: Miranda Hart (Miranda), Patricia Hodge (Penny), Sally Phillips (Tilly).

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