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

Miranda

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 2009 - 2015
  • 20 episodes (3 series)

Hit sitcom starring Miranda Hart as a woman desperate to fit into society and find a man. She runs a joke shop with childhood friend Stevie. Stars Miranda Hart, Sarah Hadland, Patricia Hodge, Tom Ellis, Sally Phillips and more.

Patricia Hodge interview

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

Patricia Hodge has 'such fun' appearing in Miranda as Miranda's mum Penny...

Hi Patricia. What have you been up to since we last saw Penny on screen?

I've mainly been involved in theatre shows.

Were there any surprises in the scripts for the new series of Miranda?

You'll have to wait and see.

How was working with Raymond Blanc?

He was a classically charming Frenchman and was surprisingly willing to join in.

The show is increasingly popular and there's enormous anticipation for the new series. Were you prepared for the positive response to your character and the sitcom?

I always instinctively thought the show would work but there's no room for certainty.

There are rumours that Penny will have a lot to look forward to in Series 3. What can you tell us?

I'm not giving anything away but it's 'such fun.'

Will exciting events in Penny's life let Miranda off the hook a little?

Perhaps a little, but she'll always be Miranda's mother.

The whole cast clearly get on very well, what's the best thing about being part of the Miranda experience? Any anecdotes from filming? Or off screen?

We are a family and it's very fortunate that we get on so well as people as well as professionally. I have no anecdotes to tell as we all have to work so hard in such a short space of time.

What do you think it is that the audience loves so much about the show?

Ask the audience, but it has to be recognition which is the root of laughter.

What's in store for Penny in the new series? What would you like to see happen for her?

You'll have to wait and see. It's not my call - it's up to Miranda what happens to Penny.

Finally, could you tell us three things we don't know about Miranda the person, show or character:

1. She rules us with a firm but very fair hand

2. She has a big heart

3. She likes white chocolate

Published: Thursday 6th December 2012

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