Series 3, Episode 6 - A Brief Encounter
Further details

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. She's packed her bags, she's leaving, this time for good. Stevie is devastated and Penny is too wrapped up in renewing her wedding vows to notice. There's only Gary that can stop her going, but how does he really feel?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 28th January 2013
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Regular cast | |
---|---|
Miranda Hart | Miranda |
Sarah Hadland | Stevie |
Patricia Hodge | Penny |
Tom Ellis | Gary |
Sally Phillips | Tilly |
Bo Poraj | Mike |
Guest cast | |
---|---|
Luke Pasqualino | Jason (Hotel Staff) |
Adrian Scarborough | Charlie |
Steven Webb | Travel Agent |
Kate Maravan | Helena (Dress Designer) |
Gareth Corke | Waiter |
Tim Downie | Proposing Diner |
Clare Warde | Girlfriend |
Stefano Braschi (as Stephano Braschi) | Armed Airport Policeman |
Stephen Critchlow | Airport Security Guard |
Victoria John | Terry's Wife ('Cat in Bag' joke lady) |
Paul Garner | Terry ('Cat in Bag' joke man) |
Damson Idris | Youth on Train |
Writing team | |
---|---|
Miranda Hart | Writer |
Richard Hurst | Writer |
Georgia Pritchett | Writer |
Paul Powell | Writer |
Paul Kerensa | Writer |
Andrew Ellard | Script Editor |
Production team | |
---|---|
Juliet May | Director |
Emma Strain | Producer |
Jo Sargent | Executive Producer |
Videos
In the Dumps
As Miranda clears out some of her mementos, she inadvertently winds up in the dumpster.
Featuring: Miranda Hart (Miranda), Sarah Hadland (Stevie), Sally Phillips (Tilly).
I'm Not Weird!
Miranda's packing up but has some trouble removing a special handmade item.
Featuring: Miranda Hart (Miranda), Sarah Hadland (Stevie), Patricia Hodge (Penny), Sally Phillips (Tilly).

Supporters and subscribers get more
Additional content and tools are available across the site for Supporters and BCG Pro subscribers. On this page you can:
- Broadcast details of 17 further repeats of this episode
- This episode's inital overnight ratings
- BCG Pro business users can see additional crew credits
If you join BCG Pro business, you can see editor, production designer & composer credits for this episode.
Already a donor or Pro user? Sign in