Podcast appearances and mentions of Miriam Margolyes

Jennifer Daiches, daughter of the Scottish critic and biographer David Daiches, was born in Chicago, educated in the US and in England, before moving to Scotland in 1971.From 1978 to 2001 she worked at the National Museums of Scotland in various capacities, including Head of Publications and script co-ordinator for exhibitions. She is a freelance writer and lecturer, writing on literary and historical subjects as Jenni Calder (having been married to the poet Angus Calder until 1982) and fiction and poetry as Jenni Daiches. An area of special interest has been Scottish emigration, particularly to North America, and questions of identity. Other key interests include Scottish literature and women writers.Jenni is also a biographer, writing book on Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Orwell and Naomi Mitchison. See her full bibliography here. Somewhere Else has been longlisted for this year's Women's Prize for Fiction. Miriam Margolyes is among its fans, saying “I wept and laughed and wished I had written it.” Get the book here or at your local bookshop. Rosa Roshkin is five years old when her family are murdered in a pogrom and she is forced to leave behind everything she knows with only a suitcase of clothes and her father's violin.An epic generational novel about womanhood and Judaeo-Scottish experience across two World Wars, the creation of Israel and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Jenni Daiches's  Somewhere Else explores today's most difficult and urgent questions, not least of which: how to find identity in displacement.

Fresh from stealing the spotlight as host of this year's BAFTAs and stirring up drama on The Traitors US, we're revisiting our brilliant conversation with the endlessly entertaining Alan Cumming.In this episode, Alan opens up about the journey to reclaiming his identity, from letting go of toxic relationships to embracing his Scottish roots and living life unapologetically. With his trademark mischief and charm, he also shares stories of friendship, fame, and a few outrageous moments with the one and only Miriam Margolyes.It's candid, warm, and full of Alan's signature sparkle, enjoy!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mother's Day is right around the corner, so that's what I'd like to discuss on the podcast this week. Even if giving birth to you is all your mother ever did, she would still be worthy of your gratitude and respect. But for most of our moms, the end of labor and delivery was when the real work began.  Show Notes: VERSES CITED: Ephesians 6:2-3 - "Honor your father and your mother --which is the first commandment with a promise--that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Proverbs 31:28-29 - “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her saying, ‘Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all.'” Leviticus 19:3 - “Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.” Proverbs 23:22 - “Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” Matthew 15:4 - “For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother' and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.'” 1 Corinthians 12:17- 18 - “If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? [Or] If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.” RELATED LINKS: EP 2: Dealing with Difficult In-Laws - the wonderful relationship we enjoy today makes me glad I didn't give up BBC Documentary with Miriam Margolyes - scroll halfway down this post to view our 12-minute segment A Christian Home - the hymn I sang at the end of this episode STAY CONNECTED: - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies - (weekly themed link lists of free resources) - Instagram: follow @flanders_family for more great content - Shop my books: Flanders Family Store - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life (parenting tips, homeschool help, free printables)  - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home  (encouragement in your roles as wife, mother, believer)

#359 A Face For All Occasions - Richard is in giddy mood as he meets a member of the audience. His guest is living legend and national treasure Miriam Margolyes. They discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's farting revenge, King Edward VII's weighing chair, the sexism of the boys in the Cambridge Footlights, how Miriam's father's life was spared by a diamond, an unusual approach to dealing with a sex pest, some strong opinions about the current government, making a soft porn tape, appearing in a Beckett play despite not liking it, starring in an American sitcom and why a lesbian ended up giving so many blow jobs. It's a stone cold classic RHLSTP from one of our greatest actors. You will love it.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE See details of the RHLSTP TOUR DATES Buy DVDs and Books from GO FASTER STRIPE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 167 is a little different: we're sharing an excerpt from my chat on the Cinora YouTube channel with filmmaker – and returning pal – Ashley Dick. We dive into the shock cancellation of BBC Scotland's flagship soap River City and what the decision signals for drama production across Scotland and the wider UK.Since the recording, the fight to save the show has exploded. Famous faces – Richard E. Grant, Ewan McGregor, Miriam Margolyes and Nicola Sturgeon among them – have lent their voices, and a motion to keep River City on air will soon be heard in the Scottish Parliament.In this chat we talk about:How River City was axed and why it matters – timelines, budget pressures and the creative fallout.The concern for the wider TV industry – what the cancellation tells us about an already‑strained sector.Why we need to future‑proof the soap format (or find a new kind of long‑running drama).Why local voices are important – the cultural impact of losing a home‑grown show.What potential solutions we can pursue as an industry – ideas, funding routes and collective action.Hit play, share your thoughts, and help keep Scotland's storytelling future alive. Check out the full video over on the Cinora Channel. Full video from Cinora

Alfie serenades Miriam Margolyes. no one is happy.

cops wear him stickers and Miriam Margolyes!

Welcome to our bonus podcast series from The Super Network and The Tubi Tuesdays Podcast! This podcast is as it says are bonus episode of the The Tubi Tuesdays Podcast with a guest or guests who chose a film for us to watch from the free streaming service Tubi - at TubiTV. Much like with Tubi Tuesdays the podcast is focused on discovering and doing commentaries/watch a longs for films, the more random and weird the better!Your hosts for The Bonus Tubi Tuesdays Podcast are Super Marcey and ‘The Terrible Australian' Bede Jermyn, regular co-hosts from Tubi Tuesdays Batch and Kollin will make appearances as well.Film Starts Playing At: 00:07:18Welcome back to the series of BONUS episodes for The Tubi Tuesdays Podcast with hosts Super Marcey and Bede Jermyn, this is our first Bonus Tubi Tuesdays episode for 2025 and joining us for this one is AmieDoll, who was the first ever guest on a Bonus Tubi episode! For this one, Amie decided to subject us to Scotland's first feature animated film and Sean Connery's last film credit with Sir Billi aka Guardian of the Highlands (2012)! Do Marcey, Bede and Amie make it out of this film or did this film actually take their souls? Listen in and find out!Sir Billi was directed by Sascha Hartmann, it features voice performances from Sean Connery, Alan Cumming, Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Miriam Margolyes and Ruby Wax.If you have never listened to a commentary before and want to watch the film along with the podcast, here is how it works. You simply need to grab a copy of the film or load it up on Tubi (you may need alcohol), and sync up the podcast audio with the film. We will tell you when to press and you follow along, it is that easy! Because we have watched the films on Tubi, it is a free service and there are ads, however we will give a warning when it comes up, so you can pause the film and provide time stamps to keep in sync.Highlights include:* Welcome to 2025's first bonus episode!* Thank you for joining us again Amie!* Well this sure is an awfully horny film ...* Why is there so much Boobie Fair in a kid's film?* Alan Cumming knew what sort of film this was!* Which is worse as a last film Sir Billi or The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?* Yes Marcey does ask several times "WHAT IS GOING ON?"* You are welcome for the laughs listeners!* Plus much, much more!Check out The Super Network on Patreon to gain early access to The Tubi Tuesdays Podcast!DISCLAIMER: This audio commentary isn't meant to be taken seriously, it is just a humourous look at a film. It is for entertainment purposes, we do not wish to offend anyone who worked on and in the film, we have respect for you all.Music provided by DeNNo, introduction and podcast editing by Super Marcey & Bede Jermyn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over 50 years it was a staple for Kiwi kids - be it in book, radio play or theatre form: Spike Milligan's Bad Jelly the Witch. Originally a short handwritten story for his kids, it was printed in 1973 and made into an audio version. It was phenomenally popular here - in fact it was the most-licensed New Zealand play and believed to have over one hundred productions throughout the country. But it's set to get a new generation of young fans thanks to Mukpuddy animation studio who have picked up the rights and have turned it into a 13-part series with British star Miriam Margolyes as Bad Jelly. Ryan Cooper is one of the co-founders of Mukpuddy, he's the co-director of the new series (streaming now on TVNZ+) and also the author of a new book, Badjelly, that's just been released. He joins Kathryn to talk about how the book and series came about and the perennial popularity of this deliciously pernicious witch.

By her own admission, BAFTA award winning actress Miriam Margolyes didn't know anything about New Zealand before coming over on a road-trip. 

Miriam Margoyles in New Zealand In preparation for her first New Zealand film role, the irrepressible Miriam Margolyes embarks on a road trip around our beautiful country (Sky Open on Sunday 9 Feb at 7.30pm, also streaming on Neon). Apple Cider Vinegar Two young women advocate for wellness remedies to cure deadly illnesses, unraveling their lives as they unknowingly - and knowingly - mislead the world (Netflix). Grace Written by the critically-acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis, this adaptation of the bestseller by Peter James stars John Simm and follows the Brighton-based Detective Roy Grace, who has hit rock bottom in his life. His wife Sandy disappeared six years ago, and Roy spends all his time investigating cold cases. Meanwhile, his different ways of working are being questioned by his bosses, risking his job. However, things look set to change when his colleague Detective Glenn Branson asks for his help on a difficult case (Neon). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Famed British-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes has been spending the last few months in New Zealand to prepare for her latest film role - but she took the time to explore the nation as well. To learn more about the Kiwi way of life, she embarked on a road trip across New Zealand's North and South Islands, with a camera crew following her along the way. Miriam Margolyes in New Zealand is set to be available for Kiwi fans on Neon and Sky Open this week - but she felt the need to talk about the highlights from the trip ahead of February 9. "If I'd come to New Zealand first, I would have definitely settled here - definitely. I've gone off Australia, and that's the truth." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On the Sunday Session with Roman Travers Full Show Podcast for Sunday 2nd February 2025, the delightful Miriam Margolyes has been won over by New Zealand, she tells Roman all about her Kiwi road trip. New fiction author Geoff Parkes has had a diverse career - from abattoirs to wool sheds through to being an executive at Fortune 500 companies - he talks diversity and why rural noir is so popular. Roman questions whether mining is the best option for economic growth while Strattera CEO and former Green MP Catherine Delahunty debate the merits of the Government's new mining strategy. Steve Newall shares some good news for Jacinda Ardern out of the Sundance Film Festival. And should fizzy drinks be banned from sports stadiums? The panel discusses. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the new year of...purgatory!!! The boys wrap up January with Jeremy's pick End of Days from 1999 directed by Peter Hyams and written by Andrew W. Marlowe. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Byrne, Robin Tunney, Kevin Pollack, CCH Pounder, Derrick O'Connor, Miriam Margolyes, Udo Kier, Rod Stieger and Jack Shearer. Thanks for checkin us out, you can find our back catalog on Podbean.com and you can find the show where all other podcasts are found. Intro & Outro composed and conducted by John Debney from the End of Days soundtrack 1.  Main Theme https://youtu.be/lakJD8eq-bo?si=pwPho3F0TJCdIWJS 2. I am Forever  https://youtu.be/4t-Th0LMVMQ?si=FRQY6jg0Um1qQ3fN  

It's suppertime! Yes, after our review of 2024 Pop Screen is back to its old tricks with a look back at 1986's Little Shop of Horrors, the horror-comedy-musical powered by an unforgettable voice performance from none other than The Four Tops's Levi Stubbs. As the "mean green. mother from outer space" Audrey II, Stubbs made Academy Awards history - but you'll have to listen to find out how... Join Graham and Mike in their weird world as they discuss the songs and set-pieces both added to and taken from the stage musical, as well as the film's relationship with the Roger Corman film it's inspired by. We also unearth Little Shop of Horrors's unexpected connection to Kurt Vonnegut, its successfully unreal soundstage aesthetic, its cameos for everyone from John Candy to Miriam Margolyes... and THAT original ending. If you want to keep us from being bought out by World Botanical Enterprises, you can join our Patreon where we're just about to drop an exclusive bonus episode about Better Man - yes, the Robbie Williams monkey film. You'll also find an end-of-month round-up podcast called Last Night..., Mike's Twilight Zone reviews, Graham's X-Files reviews, more written pieces about Red Dwarf and classic Asian genre cinema, and more. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more.

In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, British comedian and author Richard Osman talks starting a new novel series and his take on the comedy scene. Boxer Mea Motu had a massive 2024 - so she joined Francesca to chat her year and what is driving her to succeed. And the ever delightful and surprising Miriam Margoyles toured New Zealand in early 2024 - and she had a delightful chat with Francesca. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today it's time to put away the Christmas chocolates and instead feast on this Rosebud Selection Box. Forget the Celebrations, this is the Christmas treat you've been waiting for. It's a chance to catch up on the best bits of Rosebud so far, and to indulge in some funny, moving and fascinating moments from some of our favourite guests: including Dame Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Dame Mary Berry, Sir Michael Palin, David Mitchell, Stephen Fry, Dame Maureen Lipman, Miriam Margolyes, Dame Joanna Lumley, Sir Keir Starmer, Richard Ayoade, Prue Leith, Rick Stein, Clare Balding, Pam Ayres and Terry Pendry. If you know someone who you'd like to introduce to Rosebud - this could be the episode for them! Or if you'd just like to listen again to some of our most memorable moments - enjoy this... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today it's time to put away the Christmas chocolates and instead feast on this Rosebud Selection Box. Forget the Celebrations, this is the Christmas treat you've been waiting for. It's a chance to catch up on the best bits of Rosebud so far, and to indulge in some funny, moving and fascinating moments from some of our favourite guests: including Dame Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Dame Mary Berry, Sir Michael Palin, David Mitchell, Stephen Fry, Dame Maureen Lipman, Miriam Margolyes, Dame Joanna Lumley, Sir Keir Starmer, Richard Ayoade, Prue Leith, Rick Stein, Clare Balding, Pam Ayres and Terry Pendry. If you know someone who you'd like to introduce to Rosebud - this could be the episode for them! Or if you'd just like to listen again to some of our most memorable moments - enjoy this... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like it or not, there's no escaping Charles Dickens at this time of year.But who was the man behind classics such as A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist and of course, A Christmas Carol?His life is as rich as many of the characters' stories in one of his books, including a brutal Victorian upbringing and rumours of sex and scandal.Joining us in this re-run to explore the controversy of the man is Charles Dickens super-fan Miriam Margolyes - a national treasure in her own right.Having written and starred in the play, Dickens Women, Miriam knows better than most the complicated relationships he had in his life: from his mother who took him out of school to work in a rat-infested blacking factory aged 12, to his wife whom he had a bookcase wall built to separate her from him.This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.

This week, Cally and producer Mike celebrate ten of the very best women of a certain age to have graced the podcast with their presence: Kirsty Wark, Miriam Margolyes, Jenny Eclair, Helen Lederer, Sally Phillips, Philippa Perry, Deborah Meaden, Jackie Morris, Susie Dent and Esther Rantzen. Follow Namaste Motherfuckers now and go listen to those episodes in full! More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to CHRISTMAS at Charles Dickens: A Brain on Fire!

Whether it's Turkish Delight, chocolate cake or ginger beer - some of our earliest food memories are shaped by the books we read. In this episode Sheila Dillon goes down the rabbit-hole of children's fiction to discover why young readers find descriptions of food so compelling. She hears from bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell who insists on eating the food she features in her books. Katherine reveals what it's like to sample a tarantula in the name of fiction. Professor of Children's Literature Michael Rosen unpicks the themes of greed, temptation and fear that surface in both his work and that of Roald Dahl. At the Bath Children's Literature Festival Supertato author Sue Hendra and the illustrator Rob Biddulph talk about how children are drawn to the everydayness of food. The programme concludes in the Children's Bookshop in North London as the Food Programme presenters gather to discuss their favourite food books of the year for both younger and older readers. They are assisted by the bookshop owner Sanchita Basu de Sarkar and the author of The Chronicles of Wetherwhy Anna James.Presented by Sheila Dillon Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Robin MarkwellThis episode features extracts from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS Lewis read by Katherine Rundell, The Boy Next Door by Enid Blyton read by Miriam Margolyes (for BBC Radio 4 in 2008) and The Twits by Roald Dahl read by Kathy Burke (for Jackanory, BBC TV in 1995)

This week the Shirleys talk scathing notes from Miriam Margolyes, inventing a fake husband, mysterious artefacts and the short Shirley's son becomes a proper human being!Email your questions to motherfunk@shirleyandshirley.com!Edited by Kez Sol Owens @kezsolmediaFollow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British/Australian actor, writer and presenter Miriam Margolyes about airing strong opinions and causing offence, embarrassment around death, her houseguest policy, steamed veg, why Barbara Streisand is up herself, why Martin Scorsese is interested in posh people and much else.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS VERY STRONG LANGUAGE This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on July 22nd, 2024Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSADAM AND JOE LIVE AT ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL - 5th December, 2024OH MIRIAM! STORIES FROM AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE by Miriam Margolyes - 2023 (2nd HAND FROM ABE BOOKS)THIS MUCH IS TRUE by Miriam Margolyes - 2021 (2nd HAND FROM ABE BOOKS)MILLION DOLLAR LOVER (BBC SOUNDS) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day we're talking about starting difficult conversations with male friends or family around mental healthy. Nicola has some more new TV recommendations including the new season of Selling Sunset and if you're into your thrillers The Perfect Couple - Kelly recommends Pieces of Her with Toni Colette.Our Fox of the Week is Miriam Margolyes who is still being herself to great effect. Our online recommendation this week for @how.vintage on instagram - which has some great Cher content on there recently.Finally, we talk the shame that is the snub Beyonce has had at the Country Music Award nominations for this year considering the success of Texas Hold 'Em and her country album Cowboy Carter.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Stadlen sits in for Iain and interviews actor Miriam Margolyes, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss her years on the stage, the magic of Charles Dickens and the appeal of the bottom! (Not for the faint-hearted!)

This taster episode is taken from the Betwixt the Sheets podcast, created by our friends over at History Hit.   Betwixt the Sheets looks into the history of sex, scandal and the weirdest, most fascinating areas of society - from the history of cosmetic surgery, to the Profumo Affair, to Henry VIII's sex life. It's hosted by sex historian, Kate Lister - and twice a week, every week, she's joined by an expert. In this taster episode, Kate is joined by writer, actor, and Charles Dickens superfan Miriam Margolyes to discuss everything Dickens and how his relationships with the women in his life influenced his work. If you enjoy this episode, search ‘Betwixt the Sheets' in your podcast app and hit follow for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Or follow this link: https://podfollow.com/betwixt-the-sheets-the-history-of-sex-scandal-society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This programme has been edited since broadcast.Kirsty Wark launches Front Row's regular Scottish editions with a live show from the Edinburgh Festival. Kirsty's guests are the comedians Rose Matafeo and Nish Kumar, Miriam Margolyes performs Dickens, and the Scottish band Teenage Fanclub play a song from their latest album. Plus Charlene Boyd performs a number from her hit show about the American country singer June Carter Cash. Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Claire Bartleet

The great Miriam Margolyes chooses Charles Dickens, author of Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol."He's the man in my life. He's tugged me into his world and never let me go. He writes better prose than anyone who's ever lived. He's told the most interesting stories, invented 2000 of the best characters, and because he was a wicked man." Miriam Margolyes is author of Oh Miriam! Helping the award-winning actor and chat show terror explore the wicked life of Charles Dickens is Professor Kathryn Hughes, author of Victorians Undone: Tales of the Flesh in the Age of Decorum. Programme includes archive of Simon Callow and Armando Iannucci.Future episodes include Reginald D Hunter on Eugene V Debs, five times socialist candidate for the US presidency; Dr Hannah Critchlow on Colin Blakemore; director Julien Temple on Christopher Marlowe, and Zing Tsjeng on Hilma af Klint, a Swedish painter who was virtually unknown throughout the twentieth century. Her recent Paintings for the Future show at the Guggenheim was the most visited in their history. Also Conn Iggulden on the Emperor Nero, and comedian Jo Brand picks the American blues singer Bessie Smith.PLUS!AN Wilson on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; Anneka Rice on the largely forgotten wife of William Morris; and Ekow Eshun on Britain's first openly gay footballer, Justin FashanuThe presenter is Matthew Parris and the producer for BBC studios is Miles Warde who launched the series over twenty years ago in Bristol.

We kick off our summer catch-up series with a legendary TV show that we've never discussed before – Doctor Who! Join The Watchers as we break down the specials that celebrated the 60th anniversary of the BBC staple and served as the prelude to the latest season of Doctor Who, which aired on Disney+. #DoctorWho #DisneyPlus Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the British science fiction television series, the Doctor Who specials (2023) star David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Miriam Margolyes, Neil Patrick Harris, Jacqueline King, Karl Collins, Bernard Cribbins, Jemma Redgrave, Bonnie Langford, Ruth Madeley, Yasmin Finney and Ncuti Gatwa. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show! facebook.com/watchersbasement twitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasement anchor.fm/watchersbasement

This week, for our series finale, I, Kelly-Anne Taylor, bring to you our Olympics special – it is an interview with the most successful British gymnast of all time – the six-time Olympic medallist, and the most successful pommel horse worker in the Games' history – it's Max Whitlock. In this episode, we reflect on his career – how he started gymnastics, his training regime during his teenage years (which hit highs of 35 hours a week – alongside school!) and competing in London in 2012. We also talk about a period of low mental health that he experienced after the Tokyo Olympics – and how having his daughter Willow, altered his approach to the sport. Plus, he talks about preparing for the Paris games and reveals why he has chosen to retire now. I hope you enjoyed our series finale with the delightful Max Whitlock. I have loved choosing the guests for this series, researching, writing questions, and curating these interviews for you – wonderful listener. It is a joy and privilege to be able to create this podcast – and I want to thank you for listening, for writing in, for reviewing and for taking the time to listen to these conversations. Remember, that there is a wealth of archived episodes for you to go back and enjoy – be in my conversation, from the very early days of this series, with Stephen Fry in which we talk about how TV helped him come out, or my chat with the phenomenal duo Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver – in which they discuss the perils of fame and the misogyny they've faced – or you might like to listen and laugh to my conversation with Miriam Margolyes. You can also feast on our weekly recommendations podcast – in which I, and my co-host the TV critic and RT columnist Caroline Frost, run you through everything to watch that week on telly – and, tell you what to avoid. Thank you so much for listening – I'll be back very soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.In this mini-RUMP, Gwen & Kate ask the big question: can bread make you depressed? Where do you go when your life pillars are feeling wobbly? Is it to bed with a box of chocolates from Spar? Well you're in good company! We hear the wisdom of mantras from Miriam Margolyes and Louise Hay. Plus listeners' feedback and ways they make themselves feel good.Want a mention in the next RUMPette? Tell us what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.comThank you to our team:Music - Andrew GrimesArtwork - Erica Frances GeorgeVoiceover - Dave JonesSocials - Kate BallsIf you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you!Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: Right Up My Podcast | PatreonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552599655093TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rightupmypodcast

In this episode, Cally talks to Miriam Margolyes about swearing, ageing, acting, education, family, luck, love, bodies, the election, Cambridge, cunnilingus and Charles Dickens. Miriam's Edinburgh show Book ‘Oh Miriam' More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian McMillan is joined by poets and poetry lovers for this celebration of language recorded at this year's Hay Festival. The actor, Harry Potter star, Dickens virtuoso and national treasure Miriam Margolyes shares one of her favourite poems, the 19th century poet Robert Browning's 'My Last Duchess'. Miriam invites listeners to imagine the Duke, who is the speaker in the poem, as being like 'Hannibal Lecter' from 'The Silence of the Lambs' - a good planner, who has killed his wife.Irish novelist Kevin Barry has written three novels and four collections of short stories - a master of dialogue, and a beloved voice in the New Yorker magazine. He explores the poetry of the language in his most recent novel 'A Heart in Winter'.Gwenno has won awards and acclaim for her haunting and groundbreaking song-writing and performances. Gwenno's albums Le Kov and Tresor are in Cornish (she has a Welsh mother and a Cornish father). She joins Ian to share her love of the Welsh artist and poet Edrica Huws, who achieved fame late in life as a visual artist. Her poem 'Vingt-et-un' has stayed with Gwenno, and she explains why Edrica is a creative inspiration.The poet Owen Sheers explores a poem with a stand-out line (what we call on The Verb the 'Neon Line'). This week the poem explored is 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' by the Irish poet W.B. Yeats. Is it the 'bee-loud glade' that has caught Owen's attention, or something else? Ian finds out. Owen has an acute ear for language, with writing often inspired by his interviews with real people, for books like 'The Green Hollow'.

How ticked Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey are to talk about one of the most world renowned names in variety history Sir Ken Dodd from the woman who knew him best, his wife Lady Anne Dodd. But Lady Anne wasn't just Sir Ken's wife, a performer in her own right she was also his co-star, tour manager, stage manager, driver, wardrobe mistress, props mistress and now the proud ambassador of Sir Ken's comedy legacy. Documented and detailed in a brand new, self produced documentary film ‘The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved' Lady Anne talks about the inception of the film and plans for a ‘Giggle Tour' around select UK theatres.We discuss many tattyfalarious topics from Sir Ken's dabble in Shakespeare to his backstage rituals and the passion that fuelled his crusade to save many UK theatres that seemed destined for closure. We also talk about Lady Anne's start in show business, some wild and spooky backstage encounters to her vocation, mission and future plans to continue the legacy of a world renowned genius. For more information and to book tickets for the documentary tour visit: https://www.kendoddcharitablefoundation.com Appear on the show and leave us a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TwiceNightlyThePodcast Get in touch - twicenightlythepodcast@gmail.com IG - twicenightlytheatrepodcast TikTok- twicenightlypodcastX- @twicenightlypod Facebook - Twice Nightly: The Podcast Brought to you by Frame This Presents... Key Words: Lady Anne Dodd, Sir Ken Dodd, comedy, legacy, stand up, happiness, legend, icon, documentary, charity, Liverpool, Miriam Margolyes, Pantomime

Hary Potter actress Miriam Margolyes on her 83 years of being cheeky, speaking up, not voting Tory and being chosen as the voice as the Cadbury's Caramel Bunny

La Dolce Vita in a mediaeval hilltop village. Miriam thinks what more could you possibly want in life, but can she persuade Shaun? Her small village also engages in mediaeval jousting, the prospect of which causes him some alarm. Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence is there to calm his nerves.Your Place Or Mine is the travel series that isn't going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it's worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet.Miriam Margolyes image: Paul Stuart Producers: Beth O'Dea and Caitlin HobbsYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

This week Chapter by Chapter returns as Harry faces off against the CLEARLY most-dangerous dragon. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah and special Slug Club guest Catherine as they tackle Chapter 20 of Goblet of Fire, “The First Task.” Welcome to the show, Slug Club guest Catherine, who is a college professor of psychology! In the news: Helena Bonham Carter was asked about Miriam Margolyes' recent, controversial remarks about adult Harry Potter fans! We discuss Helena's response. Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 20: The First Task 7-Word Summary: Dragons are afoot inside Hogwarts' grounds AHHHHHHH Harry “does the right thing” with Cedric. What does this tell us about his character? Mad-Eye Fakey's dark detectors are going off, but not for the reason he says! Professor McGonagall is a mother figure to Harry, and we get an inkling of it in this chapter. Should the Triwizard Tournament feature four of the same dragon? Why does Ludo Bagman keep asking Harry to cheat? Harry and Ron are friends again, and we discuss what was missing in Harry's life while he was gone. Who do we think had the best solution for the First Task? Karkaroff gives Harry a FOUR. Isn't there a rubric or a better way to prevent against this absurd favoritism?! Odds and Ends touch on Poor Poppy Pomfrey, pointed caps, Trelawney nonsense, and a cool connection between books 1, 4 and 7. Quizzitch question: What is the pattern of Dobby's tie when Harry first encounters him in the Hogwarts kitchens? Visit MuggleCast.com for episode transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us! Coming up in Bonus MuggleCast, we play a quiz where we try to name all the Harry Potter characters mentioned more times than Seamus Finnigan. For twice-monthly Bonus MuggleCast, as well as other great benefits, visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of our podcast, we dive into the swirling rumors that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being formally offered the iconic role of James Bond. We'll dissect what this means for the franchise and the actor's career. Then, we switch gears to a chilling discussion on "Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble," a low-budget horror crossover film that twists beloved children's characters like Winnie the Pooh, Bambi, Tinkerbell, Pinocchio, and Peter Pan into nightmarish figures. We also explore a recent HarrisX poll revealing a major shift in movie-watching preferences, with two-thirds of U.S. adults now preferring streaming platforms over traditional theater experiences. This shift highlights the growing dominance of streaming services in our daily entertainment choices. Adding a touch of magic and controversy, we delve into "Harry Potter" actress Miriam Margolyes's candid concerns about the obsession adults still have with the magical series, as expressed in a recent YouTube interview. Wrapping up, we'll give you a sneak peek at the first teaser trailer for "The Acolyte," the eagerly anticipated Star Wars original series set to premiere on Disney+ on June 4. This teaser promises to unveil a mysterious and dark storyline that has fans buzzing with anticipation. Join us as we unpack these captivating topics, offering insights, analyses, and a few theories along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchclosely/support

A new series of Charles Dickens: A Brain on Fire!

00:00 - Today on the show 00:18 - Intro / Tow Truck Story 17.15 - Tasmania's AFL Team + Warner Bros. Sucks 29.13 - Madame Web Goes to Streaming 32:34 - Sabrina Carpenter Nonsense Outro 36:45 - Miriam Margolyes is an Elitist 45:42 - The Plug The Plug Get tickets to Sam Garlepp's Comedy Festival Show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radio-mike/message

This week, we're busting open the MuggleMail bag and listening to your voicemails on all things Goblet of Fire! So grab your (stuffed) Hungarian Horntail and Quick Quotes Quill and settle up for our latest installment, where we hear direct from you, our listeners! Controversy! Miriam Margolyes roasted Harry Potter fans in recent interview! The hosts react!  Voicemails cover Security at Gringotts, Portraits & Horcruxes, Rita Skeeter, Viktor Krum, Veelas and their ability to effect Voldemort and much more! A fantastic connection is made between Harry and Ron's divination homework and the three Triwizards Tasks! How do we feel about the way Rita Skeeter's character is first described? Did Dumbledoree see the name of the school Harry Potter was entered under for the Triwizard Tournament? If so, what was it? Could Dumbledore have used a tracking spell (Appare Vestigium) to find who placed Harry's name in the Goblet of Fire, much like how Newt was able to follow Tina in Crimes of Grindelwald? Why doesn't Barty Crouch Jr. (emphasis on the Jr.) show up on the Marauder's Map? Do the first three Harry Potter books mirror the three Triwizard Tasks? Would the Sorting Hat have done a better job than the Goblet of Fire? Who does the laundry at Hogwarts? One mom makes the case for why Hogwarts students are generally ignorant to how their food is made! Did Barty Crouch Jr. teach the students the Imperius Curse as a means of protection, having experienced the curse himself? What if Percy told Barty Crouch Sr. his name was Weatherby so as not to be associated with his father while working at the Ministry? Quizzitch: What is the first bit of Professor Moody's advice to Harry about the First Task? Visit MuggleCast.com for episode transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us! Coming up in Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss the final three candidates chosen to write the new Harry Potter TV series! And its upcoming 2026 release date! For twice-monthly Bonus MuggleCast, as well as other great benefits, visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Lauren hold it down as they dive into another Major Moment of Book 5, the introduction to the Ministry of Magic! They share their feelings on the Miriam Margolyes quote that got the whole HP fandom upset. They finally discuss the Orb of Water Spell, and they talk about some random topics in News You Can Use.   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-386   00:00 Open/News/Giveaway/Miriam Margolyes quote reaction 20:15 Major Moments - The Ministry of Magic 1:12:34 The Bossengamot 1:19:10 Random Topics 1:28:50 Spellio Revelio - Orb of Water 1:38:48 Community E-mails   Joe - @CustomVinylLush Lauren - @Maev_Cleric Alex - @AtariAlex Show - @TalesFromGH TikTok- @TFGHshow   Email - TalesFromGodricsHollow@gmail.com Website - www.TalesFromGodricsHollow.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/talesfromgodricshollow  Instagram - www.instagram.com/talesfromgodricshollow Podchaser - www.podchaser.com/TFGH     Special Shout Out to our Producer/Sponsor AND Headmistress "The Mysteriously Haunted Headmistress of Beauxbaton Academy"!   Thank you to ALL of the Patreon supporters!!! We can't do all of this without you all!   Support us on PATREON! www.Patreon.com/TalesFromGodricsHollow   Spellio Revelio and E-Mail sounds/beds came from https://musicradiocreative.com/

Are you an adult but obsessed with things that you should've left in childhood? For example, Disney, Harry Potter, Twilight? Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes says fans of the franchise should ‘be over that by now' as ‘it was 25 years ago and is for children.' Frankly we think the magic should stay alive even though we're old... Is that sad?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.Support the show

Joining us today is writer, actor and all-round Charles Dickens superfan Miriam Margolyes.You might be familiar with Dickens' hugely popular stories and characters, but what influence did the women in his life have on them?Having written and starred in the play, Dickens Women, Miriam knows better than most the complicated relationships he had in his life: from his mother who took him out of school to work in a rat-infested blacking factory aged 12, to his wife whom he had a bookcase wall built to separate her from him.How did Dickens take revenge on one lover for scorning him earlier in his life? How does Miriam square Dickens the man vs. Dickens the artist? And how did Dickens portray lesbian love?Find out more about Miriam's tour this year, Oh Miriam!, here.This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code BETWIXT sign up at https://historyhit/subscription/ You can take part in our listener survey here.

The Scott Mills Weekly is back with more Miriam Margolyes than we could handle on the radio! She's got advice on life and love, reveals her guiltiest pleasures and talks trumps and radishes.Plus, Scott and Bobbie learn how to speak proper Norfolkian, thanks to listener Paul.What are the worst songs to have at your wedding? Scott needs your help to work out what he should avoid at his!Oh and the show gets rudely interrupted by the cast of 'Back To The Future: The Musical', ahead of their gala performance for BBC Children in Need.Hit subscribe to get the Scott's new podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

We're back! We've made it all the way to Series 16 and we're bringing you a corker for our first episode in the shape of the iconic Miriam Margolyes! Never in the history of Table Manners have we had a guest with so much… wind…! Despite that, Miriam was a true delight, sharing stories of the food her mummy made her while growing up, where to find the best ice cream in Clapham, and the unbelievable revelation that she has never liked bagels as 'the hole is wasted bread'! Miriam is now my new best friend and I know you're all incredibly jealous. She was a hoot along with 4 toots! Miriam's new book ‘Oh Miriam' is available to purchase everywhere now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TICKETS TO OUR TOUR ARE NOW LIVE! Can't wait to see y'all in person later this year!!! We begin today's episode of Who? Weekly with some awful news: someone injured Bebe Rexha at her NYC show. The good news is that she's recovering and the alleged assailant has been arrested. Moving on, Ally Brooke clears up a misconception we didn't know anyone had, Navarone Garcia says things are all good with his very famous family, Lindsey introduces us to someone named "Avia Tiongin," Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen start a podcast, Hugh Hefner's son starts an OnlyFans, Miriam Margolyes does a gay right, and the movie Rita Ora made with Carrie Fisher GETS A RELEASE DATE. Happy Pride indeed! Call in at 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns for a future episode of Who's There?. Support us and get a TON of bonus content over on Patreon.com/WhoWeekly and come see us live on tour in a city near you! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices