Miranda sitcom could return to BBC after 11-year break
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 12:31 · Archive
The BBC sitcom Miranda, which ended in 2015, could return following renewed interest in star Miranda Hart after her Celebrity Traitors appearance.
The BBC sitcom Miranda could return to television after an 11-year hiatus. The show, which starred comedian Miranda Hart, originally ran from 2009 to 2015 and followed the socially awkward Miranda as she ran a joke shop, navigated an on-off romance with Gary, and clashed with her mother. The series featured guest appearances from Anna Chancellor, Mel Giedroyc, and Peter Davison.
The sitcom was popular with viewers, achieving an 8.2-star rating out of 10 on IMDb from more than 19,000 reviews. Fans have described it as "utterly brilliant", "heartwarming", and "one of the best Britcoms ever".
Renewed interest in a return has followed Hart's recent appearance on BBC's Celebrity Traitors. A TV insider told The Sun that the show "has reminded everyone just how loved she is" and that "there is a real appetite for more Miranda". The insider added that "there have been conversations about whether Miranda could return among bosses", citing both a new generation discovering the show and existing fans wanting to see it return.
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- 'One of the best Britcoms ever' could be returning to the BBC after 11 year hiatusMiranda Hart’s BBC sitcom Miranda could return after 11 years, with renewed interest following her Celebrity Traitors appearance.Oxford Mail · 25 Oct, 11:34
- 'One of the best Britcoms ever' could be returning to the BBC after 11 year hiatusMiranda Hart’s BBC sitcom Miranda could return after 11 years, with renewed interest following her Celebrity Traitors appearance.Oxfordshire Guardian · 25 Oct, 11:34
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