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Miranda is a BBC television series co-written by and starring comedienne Miranda Hart. It first aired on BBC Two on 9 November 2009. The situation comedy also features Sarah Hadland, Tom Ellis, Patricia Hodge and Sally Phillips. The series is based on Hart's semi-autobiographical writing and followed a television pilot and the BBC Radio 2 comedy Miranda Hart's Joke Shop.

Overview

Series Episodes Originally aired Series premiere Series finale DVD release date
1 6 2009 9 November 2009 (2009-11-09) 14 December 2009 (2009-12-14) 15 November 2010[1]
2 6 2010 15 November 2010 (2010-11-15) 20 December 2010 (2010-12-20) 7 November 2011[1]
3 6 2012 December 2012 n/a n/a
Specials 2 2011– n/a n/a n/a


Series 1 (2009)

# Title Directed by Written by UK viewers
(in millions) 		Original airdate
1.1"Date"[2]Juliet MayMiranda Hart2.63[3]9 November 2009 (2009-11-09)
1.2"Teacher"[2]Juliet MayMiranda Hart and Richard Hurst2.76[4]16 November 2009 (2009-11-16)

After Miranda quickly agrees to become Gary's safety wife, she decides to create a spontaneous romantic moment with him so he will see her in a new light. Stevie persuades her to join a French language evening course with her to help her feel more sophisticated and passionate. Miranda goes, but discovers that the class is run by her old school teacher Mr Clayton (Peter Davison). After leaving, she passes a tango class and invites Gary to join her. They attend and the potential "moments" pass after disagreement. The next evening Gary gives her a cooking lesson, when another potential "moment" leads to another disagreement.

Known as "In the Mood" on the DVD.
1.3"Job"[2]Juliet MayMiranda Hart and James Cary2.61[5]23 November 2009 (2009-11-23)

After never having an "obvious career path", Penny's disappointed that her daughter doesn't have a proper job. Tilly's promotion leads Penny to tell her that Miranda has a new job in television, and Miranda decides to prove her mother wrong and find a new career. After gaining a job at a department store and losing it while trying to cancel her gym membership, she waitresses at Gary's restaurant. After Tilly sees her waitressing, Penny declares she's in the forces; Gary then appears in his RAF cadet uniform and carries her out of the restaurant in his arms (echoing the final scene of An Officer and a Gentleman).

Known as "Just A Job" on the DVD.
1.4"Holiday"[2]Juliet MayMiranda Hart, James Cary and Richard Hurst3.14[6]30 November 2009 (2009-11-30)

When a new customer makes Miranda realise she isn't cool, but she is young, free and single, she spontaneously decides to go off to Thailand for a few days. To save the hassle, she instead decides to secretly book into a hotel down the road. She enjoys the perks of staying in the hotel and makes friends in porter Jason (Luke Pasqualino) and Colin (Dave Lamb), a conference organiser. After sneaking into her shop and flat, unintentionally ordering an escort, getting drunk after having a party and pretending to be a seminar speaker, Penny, Clive, Gary and Stevie find out the truth about her holiday. The real seminar speaker turns out to be the customer that started this mess in the first place.

Known as "Mum's The Word" on the DVD.
1.5"Excuse"[2]Juliet MayMiranda Hart and James Cary2.43[7]7 December 2009 (2009-12-07)

After attending a wedding, Penny decides to hold a Pride and Prejudice-themed party to set Miranda up with Edmund Dettori. She fails to excuse herself, but the party's cancelled when Tilly sets her up with an army doctor friend, "Dreamboat" Charlie (Adrian Scarborough). The date goes badly, and the party's back on. To avoid being set up by her mother, Miranda decides to tell her she is a lesbian and the party is changed to a Tipping the Velvet-themed coming out party. At the party, Miranda sees Edmund (Alex Hassell) and then announces she is straight, but after an introduction she can't stand his high-pitched voice.

Known as "Let It Out" on the DVD.
1.6"Dog"[2]Juliet MayMiranda Hart and Richard Hurst2.73[7]14 December 2009 (2009-12-14)

When a man leaves his wallet in the shop, Miranda and Stevie compete against each other to see who he would prefer to take out to dinner. To prove she can handle a tricky social situation, Miranda accepts an invitation to the Henley Regatta with Tilly and Fanny, who ask her not to embarrass herself and them. Meanwhile, Gary has been offered a job in Hong Kong and Miranda fails to ask him to stay after Clive tells her that Gary appears to be waiting for her to ask him to. At his leaving party, a music change from the DJ interrupts their discussion and Gary leaves unnoticed.

Known as "What A Dog" on the DVD.

Series 2 (2010)

# Title Directed by Written by UK viewers
(in millions) 		Original airdate
2.1"The New Me"[8]Juliet MayMiranda Hart, Tony Roche, Georgia Pritchett, Paul Powell, James Cary and Paul Kerensa3.19[9]15 November 2010 (2010-11-15)
Miranda has been feeling down since Gary went to Hong Kong and Stevie persuades her to move on. She decides to become a new woman and meets handsome new chef, Danny (Michael Landes), who asks her out. Miranda causes havoc in a sushi bar and Penny temporarily moves in with her. Danny later comes back to her place, and kisses her in the restaurant the next day, just as Gary returns. Sensing being in the middle of something, Danny departs.
2.2"Before I Die"[8]Juliet MayMiranda Hart, James Cary, Richard Hurst, Paul Powell, Paul Kerensa, Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris3.37[10]22 November 2010 (2010-11-22)
After attending the funeral of an old relative, Miranda starts to think about her own demise. Meanwhile, Gary's friends Chris and Allison ask Miranda to be the godmother of their unborn child. Miranda tries all she can to get out of it, including trying to read evil books to children and punching a vicar. She also tries to do good deeds too, including a charity parachute jump.
2.3"Let's Do It"[8]Juliet MayMiranda Hart, Simon Dean, Paul Kerensa, Richard Hurst, James Cary and Paul Powell4.01[11]29 November 2010 (2010-11-29)
Stevie and Clive decide it is time for Miranda and Gary to go on a date and they set them up. During dinner, Gary suggests that they sleep together and Miranda agrees. However, their decision to be spontaneous does not go well. Meanwhile, Tilly, who is busy planning her wedding to Rupert (Adam James), decides to set Miranda up with her friend, Charlie (Adrian Scarborough). Rupert becomes attracted to Miranda and she has to find a way of telling Tilly.
2.4"A New Low"[8]Juliet MayMiranda Hart, Paul Kerensa, Paul Powell, Richard Hurst and James Cary2.85[12]6 December 2010 (2010-12-06)
Miranda and Stevie have trouble keeping up with the new young waitress, Tamara (Stacy Liu). Miranda is forced to face her problems with nudity after an art class and a swimming pool changing room experience. Clive lets slip that Gary and Tamara are married, which leads to an argument between Miranda and Gary. Meanwhile, Penny buys a mobile phone and has trouble reading her messages.
2.5"Just Act Normal"[8]Juliet MayMiranda Hart, James Cary, Richard Hurst, Georgia Pritchett, Paul Kerensa and Paul Powell3.19[13]13 December 2010 (2010-12-13)
Miranda and Penny attend a therapy session after an incident at a park, which saw the police get involved when they thought Miranda was trying to kidnap a class of children and she forgot to pay for twenty-nine ice-creams. Their therapist, Anthony (Mark Heap), remains mostly silent, which proves unnerving to both Miranda and Penny. They try to act normal, which proves difficult for the both of them.
2.6"The Perfect Christmas"[8]Juliet MayMiranda Hart, James Cary, Richard Hurst, Paul Powell, Paul Kerensa, Will Ing and Dan Gaster4.70[14]20 December 2010 (2010-12-20)
Miranda's presents that she ordered online have not arrived and she needs to escape Christmas with her mother and father (Tom Conti). After a trip to see the doctor (Adam Rayner), she organises her presents to be re-delivered and she makes up with Gary. Miranda and Stevie decide to spend Christmas day in her flat with Clive, Gary and Tilly. However, following a couple of arguments, Miranda decides to spend Christmas with her parents after all.

Series 3 (2012)

Miranda was recommissioned for a third series by BBC Comedy commissioner Cheryl Taylor in January 2011.[15] A few days later Hart revealed the third series may not be ready until 2012.[16] It was later confirmed that the third series would be broadcast from December 2012.[17] The series will consist of six episodes.[18] On November 27, the BBC announced that "Miranda kick-starts the festive season with a new job". [19]

Specials

Title Directed by Written by UK viewers
(in millions) 		Original airdate
"Miranda's Pineapple Dance Studios"N/AN/A10.26[21]18 March 2011 (2011-03-18)
Miranda takes over the Pineapple Dance Studios and teams up with the dancers and JLS who's newly appointed PR guru is none other than Miranda's boarding school frenemy Tilly. A sketch for the BBC's "Comic Relief" appeal.[20]
"Miranda Does Sport Relief"N/AN/A5.92[23]23 March 2012 (2012-03-23)
Stevie and Penny go to the Royal Albert Hall to watch the tennis, while Miranda believes she is attending the Proms. Miranda is mistaken for a male pro and she plays against Tim Henman, before being kissed by Goran Ivanisevic.[22]

References

  1. ^ a b "'Miranda' Merchandise". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Miranda Series 1 Episode Guide". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
  3. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 15 Nov 2009". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 22 Nov 2009". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  5. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 29 Nov 2009". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  6. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 6 Dec 2009". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  7. ^ a b "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 13 Dec 2009". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "Miranda Series Two Episode Guide". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
  9. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 21 Nov 2010". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
  10. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 28 Nov 2010". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
  11. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 5 Dec 2010". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
  12. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 12 Dec 2010". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
  13. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 19 Dec 2010". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  14. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes - BBC2 w/e 26 Dec 2010". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  15. ^ Love, Ryan (13 January 2011). "BBC hands 'Miranda' a third run". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
  16. ^ Love, Ryan (24 January 2011). "Miranda: 'New series could air in 2012'". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
  17. ^ Westbrook, Caroline (1 November 2012). "Gary Barlow tipped for guest role in next Miranda series". Metro. Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  18. ^ "Show information - Miranda". BBC. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  19. ^ "Christmas 2012 on the BBC". BBC. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  20. ^ "Comic Relief 2011: viewers' guide". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
  21. ^ "BBC 1 w/e 20 March 2011". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  22. ^ Eriksen, Alanah (23 March 2012). "She finally gets her man!". Daily Mail. Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  23. ^ "BBC 1 w/e 25 March 2012". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
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