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Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes is at the peak of her career, even though she's been acting for decades. Despite playing many roles on stage, TV and film, she is more famous now than ever before.

Miriam Margolyes is at the peak of her career, even though she's been acting on our screens for decades. Her career started in the 1960 but despite playing many roles on stage, TV and film she is more famous now than ever before. She's in demand not only for her acting talents and presenting documentaries, but also as a sofa guest on chat shows. Her potty mouth, refreshing honesty and shocking stories have won her many laughs and new fans. However, her language isn't for everyone and there have been times, particularly in live broadcasting, when it's got her into trouble. Is who we see and hear on screen and radio the real Miriam Margolyes? Mark Coles looks back at her life and career.

Presenter: MR MARK COLES
Producer: Nick Holland
Researcher: Ellie House and Diane Richardson
Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele
Editor: Richard Vadon

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15 minutes

Last on

Sun 24 Sep 2023 17:40

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  • Sat 23 Sep 2023 19:00
  • Sun 24 Sep 2023 05:45
  • Sun 24 Sep 2023 17:40

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