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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 6 - A Brief Encounter

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?
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Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Miranda (Miranda Hart). Copyright: BBC.

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

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    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
    Jake Bernard Editor
    Harry Banks Production Designer
    Tracey Macario Production Designer
    Juliet May Director
    Emma Strain Producer
    Jo Sargent Executive Producer
    Alex Eckford Composer

    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).

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