BBC eyed for Miranda Hart sitcom revival after reports
Miranda Hart could bring her hit BBC sitcom back to television after eleven years off air, following her recent appearance on Celebrity Traitors, according to reports published by radiotimes.com.
Television Comeback Discussions Following Celebrity Traitors Appearance
The BBC is reportedly eyeing a revival of the semi-autobiographical comedy series Miranda, which originally ran for three seasons plus two specials between 2009 and 2015. radiotimes.com reported that network bosses have held conversations about bringing the show back, with options including a one-off special or a brand-new series. A television source told The Sun, as cited by radiotimes.com, that “There is a real appetite for more Miranda” and that the show has reached a new generation of viewers.
mirror.co.uk noted that the comedian stepped away from television following the conclusion of the sitcom’s final specials in 2015 to focus on her health, managing Lyme disease and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. Her recent stint on Celebrity Traitors reminded audiences of her comedic style and generated renewed interest in her self-titled TV series.
Tom Ellis Supports a Potential Sitcom Revival
Tom Ellis, who played the character Gary on the sitcom, stated to radiotimes.com that he remains in contact with Hart and would support a revival if the creative material met her standards. “If we ever end up revisiting Miranda and Gary and where they are in life, I of course will be on board for it,” Ellis said. He added that any return depends on Hart writing material she feels is worthy of revisiting.
The original series concluded with the finale titled “The Final Curtain” on New Year’s Day 2015. The cast previously reunited for a live one-off anniversary celebration in 2019, which was televised in 2020. When approached by radiotimes.com regarding the current revival reports, the BBC declined to comment.
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