Miranda Hart

Author

Miranda Hart is a British comedian, actress, and author whose warmth, physical comedy, and willingness to be gloriously, unabashedly uncool have made her one of the most popular entertainers in the UK. Her BBC sitcom Miranda was a ratings hit, and her books have sold millions of copies worldwide. Born Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke in... Torquay, Devon in 1972, Hart grew up in Hampshire and studied Political Science at the University of the West of England, Bristol. She trained at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts and began performing stand-up and character comedy on the UK circuit. Her semi-autobiographical sitcom Miranda ran on BBC Two and later BBC One from 2009 to 2015 and won a National Television Award. In the show, Hart plays an exaggerated version of herself — tall, clumsy, perpetually embarrassed, and hopelessly in love with her friend Gary. The physical comedy, the direct-to-camera addresses, and Hart's loveable persona made the show a family favourite. She also earned critical acclaim for her role as Chummy in the BBC drama Call the Midwife, and has appeared in films including Spy alongside Melissa McCarthy. Her books — Is It Just Me?, The Best of Miranda, and I Haven't Been Entirely Honest with You — combine memoir, comedy, and self-help in a style that reflects her on-screen persona: honest, self-deprecating, and genuinely kind. I Haven't Been Entirely Honest with You, published in 2024, was more personal and reflective, addressing her experiences with Lyme disease and her journey toward greater self-acceptance. Hart's writing voice is instantly recognisable — conversational, funny, and brimming with the same warmth that defines her television performances. She writes for an audience that includes people who might not normally pick up a celebrity memoir, and she treats her readers with the same affection she shows her audience. The audiobook editions of Hart's books, narrated by the author herself, are a delight. Her comic timing and warmth translate perfectly to audio, and listening to her books feels like spending time with a very funny friend. Miranda Hart lives in London. Her books and audiobooks are essential for anyone who needs a laugh, a hug, and the reassuring knowledge that it's absolutely fine to be a bit ridiculous. Read more Show less