The Best of Miranda: Favourite episodes plus added treats – such fun!

by Miranda Hart

Well hello to you, Dear Book Peruser and thank you for your kind interest in my book o'Miranda.

Here you will find my favourite six scripts, hand-picked from all three series, with introductions by moi, and some other tit-bits, and silliness. Because no book of this ilk should be without tit-bits and silliness. If nothing else it's fun to say tit-bits. Repeat after me: tit-bits. You're welcome.

I hope you enjoy seeing the scripts in their pure written form on the page before they translated to what you have seen on screen. And if you're a lovely young person still at school let me know if your drama teacher ever lets you do an episode for the school play. Nothing would make me happier. Though I bagsy play Miranda.

Your favourite, number one bestselling, comedian Miranda Hart is giving you an access-all-areas VIP backstage pass to her award-winning sitcom.

Miranda Hart has won bundles of awards, written a bestselling book and completed a sell-out nationwide tour.

But it was her award-winning BBC sitcom Miranda which first made her a much-loved household name. Miranda's identifiable and loveable character, unique wit and physical comedy struck a chord with millions making the show a national institution and Miranda the "Queen of Comedy".

Here Miranda gives us an access-all-areas VIP backstage pass to Miranda the sitcom.

The Best of Miranda contains the full scripts of Miranda's six favourite episodes (including her original revises and annotations) so that you can, if you wish to, cast your family to re-enact choice moments in your living room. The book also includes Miranda's own account of just what goes in to the process of writing, rehearsing and filming, hilarious gossip from the making of the sitcom, previously unpublished photographs and material which didn't make the final edits.

Other extras include recipes for Gary's favourite cakes, cringeworthy childhood photos of our favourite comedian, a step-by-step guide to making your own Fruit Friends and Vegetapals and a Marry Gary Board Game.

The Best of Miranda is a beautiful and hilarious book which will delight Miranda's many fans and earn her many new ones.

Genres: Nonfiction, Comedy, Humor, Tv, Coffee Table Books, British Literature, Biography

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 23, 2014

About the author

Miranda Katharine Hart Dyke (born 14 December 1972), known professionally as Miranda Hart, is an English actress, writer and stand-up comedienne. She writes and stars in the BBC sitcom Miranda. She also appeared in French and Saunders, the BBC television series Hyperdrive and her semi-autobiographical sitcom Miranda Hart's Joke Shop on BBC Radio 2. In 2012, she began appearing in the BBC drama Call the Midwife as Camilla (Chummy) Fortescue-Cholmondeley-Browne.

Reviews

[Angela Simmons · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely love Miranda. It’s one of my favorite telly shows—too bad it ended. So when I spotted this book, I knew I had to have it.

This book is a lovely addition to the series. It contains six of Miranda’s favorite scripts in their original form along with handwritten notes from Miranda, behind the scenes tid-bits, recipes, pictures, and more.

I loved getting to read the scripts in their original forms along with the production edits and Miranda’s own notes and learning about what goes on backstage. I also liked seeing how and why Miranda Hart created this series. My only problem with this book that I wanted to see a bit more and would have loved it if they would have had included more scripts.

Overall, this is the perfect gift if you’re a Miranda fan.

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was super fun! I loved the little behind the scenes looks for all of these episodes, plus reading annotated scripts was GREAT. I will miss this show so much.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had an absolute blast reading this book alongside a binge watch of the TV series. I love the show and Miranda. I can relate to her physical and social awkwardness so bless her for turning it into something so funny. Watching the show is a guaranteed 'cheer-me-up' for me.

[Michiel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Voor elke fan van Miranda een must read!

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's Miranda!! How could it be anything other than, what I call, 5 stars?! Such fun!

[Jessica Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great addition to any Miranda fans collection. Great fun (or perhaps, such fun!) trivia and an inside look into how Miranda was feeling at the time she wrote this series. The book is so pretty and well-made and I love seeing it on my bookshelf.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was ok - some laugh out loud moments and some moments that just didn’t really work reading them off a script. I think I would have enjoyed this more if I had watched the show more recently than I have.

[Siobhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you know the show, reading this will make you love it even more & you will want to read along side the show, the next time you watch. Interesting to see into the mind of Miranda Hart herself. Absolutely Brilliant!!

[Lewis Renham · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you loved watching the ‘Miranda’ series then you’ll love this book. This book has the original written scripts of a select few of the episodes and even has section that were either removed during early development and personal thoughts and feeling of Miranda during the performance. Would recommend to anyone that is a ‘Miranda.’

[Brini · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't grasp how many stars I want to give this book. MORE. I love it way too much and I'll probably always hope for new Miranda episodes... When I started to read this book I thought the scripts would bore me a little bit. Despite that I know every episode by heart it still was fun revisiting them (and a fairly quick read). To be honest I hoped for more annotations throughout the scripts because I come from the film business and know how much scripts are usually revised but loved to read about Miranda Hart's struggle to write each episode, what difficulties they had to overcome during shootings as well as the "Behind the Scenes Tit-Bits". You get a entirely different perspective on everything Miranda.
I was completely astonished that I suddenly found a flaw about one of the episodes that I've probably seen most frequently. Miranda speaking in pretend french to Stevie (there is nothing better than Miranda episodes with the customer!) even though Stevie took french lessons in series one (hooking up with the fifth doctor slash french teacher). I don't mind the mistake but it surprised me that I could still discover new things. I love it! (Note to self: don't write reviews after 1am xD)

[Miz · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I love Miranda and this was a nice re-introduction to the tv series and reminded me that I missed the Christmas special/finale. I liked all the tidbits but it didn't add a lot for me on the genuine series.

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

[Becca Housden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although it has been at least a couple of years since I last watched Miranda, while reading this I could hear all the actors’ voices in my head and see them performing. The comedy was as entertaining as I remember.
I definitely preferred the earlier scripts, which included sections which never made it to the final version of the episode, as the extra information and dialogue made it worth reading the book. For the final couple of scripts, which were exactly as broadcast, I felt that I might as well just watch the episode itself rather than read the script.

[Book Grocer · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Miranda is one of my favourite sitcoms. Her awkward humour is the best and this is a great companion book for the series.

Alison - The Book Grocer

[Alanieta Vakatale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read with hilarious insights and anecdotes from Miranda about the sitcom... how well the writing exercise went, rehearsels etc. Definite recommend to all who enjoy Miranda Hart's brand of silliness and hilarity. 😂🤣

[Joseph O'Toole · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a treat to be able to read the scripts and find out many tit-bits about the production. Miranda Hart is so funny. With such a great cast, zany situations, perfect comedic timing, and laugh-out-loud episodes, this is by far my favorite television show. Such fun!

[Felicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

All I can say is, how is there no recap of the very last episode??

[Meriem · Rating 5 out of 5]

reading this book was a lovely experience that I will remember for long time.

[Vicki Orton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such fun!! Excellent companion for the series & made me giggle nearly as much as watching vthe show.

[Mónîcā · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a classic.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Massive fan of both Miranda Hart and the show Miranda. This book provides interesting tidbits about the show as well as a few scripts of her favorite episodes with notes.

[helen k corvino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptionally funny

[Helan Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book well worth the read

[Isa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great show but writing was a bit bare bones

[Ellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant Miranda scripts, read whilst rewatching the show. Can’t go wrong.

(The customer is called Jim?!)

[Izzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely to see some of my favourite on screen moments in early script form and really funny to hear some behind the scenes secrets. I love Miranda!!

[Matilda Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

The funniest book I’ve ever read and never failed to put a smile on my face just like the show!!

[Emily Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun read for any fan of the show and/ or the lady herself. Such fun!

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have recently discovered Miranda Hart's TV show "Miranda" now available on Hulu and have fallen in love with the show, the characters, and all things Miranda! This was a fun read since you get extra information about the show, the actors, and some of Miranda's favorite episodes!! Seriously, Such Fun!!

[Tracey Pearce · Rating 4 out of 5]

I totally love the programme Miranda (in fact re-watching for about the 100th time).

This was basically why she came up with the ideas and behind the scenes. In words of Penny - such fun