Miriam Margolyes doesn't know who the other guests are 😬 | The Graham Norton Show - BBC

[@ilangilang7185]

Darling I am 72. I don't know about songs and singing but I know you are highly admired. Such graceful words.

[@TCt83067695]

She's so sweet

[@lunagabriella213]

I'm not sure if that is true, but the way it was meant means everything

[@TCt83067695]

@@TheDRMISTERY why?

[@charliebear154]

TCt83067695 watch the whole interview, Lilly Allen was incredibly rude and her behaviour towards Miriam was embarrassing. I think her ego was bruised when Miriam didn’t know who she was so she just acted like a spoiled 10 year old for the rest of the episode. I liked her music but after seeing her behaviour on this episode I’m not a fan.

[@TCt83067695]

@@charliebear154 wow. That's interesting. Thks for the info 👍🏾

[@GinaGreenlee]

No matter how many times I see Miriam say, "Oh that film was dreadful" and the Graham's reaction, I crack up like I'm seeing it for the first time. She is a treasure.

[@ternitamas]

that film was actually dreadful haha

[@ghost_vivs]

Amy Whittaker the guy next to her was in it

[@Vitaliuz]

Gina Greenlee, I know, right? =)

[@oyemate8647]

But shes right. It was the most cringe thing ive ever seen

[@DeanMoxley87]

She’s killed the host

[@tubeman123100]

Miriam Margolyes should be on every week. She would take the piss out of all the guests.

[@HowDyaYouLikeMeNow]

+tubeman123100 She lives in Australia, so they'd have to bring the show to her, I reckon.

[@akhilavila7590]

they could co-host? "The Norton Margoyles Show" 10/10 I'd watch that haha

[@jameskntt]

+tubeman123100 She's on tonight! :D

[@SoaringTrumpet]

naw she's funnier in smaller doses. to have her say every film is terrible would ruin her bit. and yes, as authentic as she seems, she's probably just having a bit of fun insulting everyone

[@minime2354]

I agree!

[@steffnic13]

As hysterical as these guests are, major props to Graham for being so quick-witted and able to manage the flow of the discussion, while also adding to the overall humor. This show would never be as good if all other factors were the same and Graham were someone else.

[@PowerDiva]

honestly he is so underrated. Fantastic host.

[@ebbhead20]

Make no mistake, Graham is like a rocket with a warp drive when it comes to quick responses. There's at least 30-40 eposodes where his funny under the breath responses are the funniest thing said, bit itntends to get drowned out by the guests. And he's just large enough to not care. Hes not like all the American ones where they need to be heard and seen as funny.. Theres no talk show host that can beat him or even come near him in that regard..

[@Burner-td4cu]

He’s always been a comedic actor, even before he moved to the UK. He was a comedy actor back in his home country Ireland

[@cocazade7703]

That's what I thought. He manages to keep the conversation going even after something that was said which could make it all very awkward (That was a dreadful film)

[@oscarfun100]

I want a sitcom with Miriam and Emma Thompson. They would play themselves. Someone, make it happen.

[@SonOfEire3]

+Gábor Vág YES.

[@solatiumz]

+Gábor Vág Love Miriam, hate Emma.

[@SonOfEire3]

Go home.

[@solatiumz]

SonOfEire3 I am sitting at home, thank you.

[@oscarfun100]

SonOfEire3 "I think I saw you in I am Legend. And I can't remember you..." :D

[@jessica-fcm]

I love how she says the most outrageous things but then she looks at you with a helpless and adorable look that says "I can't help myself these things just come out" and you can't possibly be mad at her hahahahha

[@catinthehat906]

Judge her on what she says and does and don't give her any leeway because of her age or gender- that would be ageist and sexist. Her most recent high profile statement is that she says she thinks the British PM should be castrated. If a male actor said the equivalent about Jacinda Ardern or Angela Merkel they would never work again. But in our strange woke world Miriam has a free pass. She is really just a very, very unpleasant woman.

[@lizziesalusbury9774]

@@catinthehat906 it's not because of wokeness lol, it's literally just like what the comment said, it's specific to her because she's just likeable and gets away with stuff in ways that other old men OR women couldn't

[@catinthehat906]

@@lizziesalusbury9774 Come on that must be the most pathetic justification that I have ever heard. So in your view because Miriam is "likeable" in your view (a highly subjective quality), she can break the law with impunity?

[@lizziesalusbury9774]

@@catinthehat906 I don't rlly care either way if she does, im just explaining to u why she gets away w it. And sure I enjoy it! Also I think ur forgetting that these rules u seem to be going by are consistently broken- the PM himself is forgiven consistently on the basis of him being a loveable fool! So I don't rlly see how ur argument stands

[@catinthehat906]

@@lizziesalusbury9774 I haven't heard Boris demanding Miriam's uterus is ripped out, nor any other male actors or comedians. Have I been missing something?

[@akdlg9sjjslk8]

I remember her as the plant lady from Harry Potter. She's delightful in person.

[@MystqStar]

Plant lady...lol.. She played Professor Sprout, head of Hufflepuff House..

[@thehydronator3021]

she also did a memorable few performances in the 80s sitcom blackadder

[@HUNKragor]

@@thehydronator3021 that's not a sitcom, that's a documentary

[@MystqStar]

@ayy I know..I didn't say that with any malice :)

[@stoner4life765]

Nerds

[@InSimonated]

"That was a DREADFUL film." :D

[@lobinho_solteiro]

Finally someone said it publicly!

[@MartintheTinman]

Still is

[@JohnSmith-gp3co]

She’s correct

[@THEdjpluto]

I DIE every time. 🤣

[@willb1405]

As far as plot, acting, and general watchability from a non fans pov it is awful

[@Alwaysbusking]

I'm from america, baltimore, and I had no idea who Miriam was but I can't stop watching these videos now

[@FearlessStar1000]

+Alwaysbusking she was in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets if you've seen it? But her natural way of making people laugh is definitely NOT in that film :P

[@solatiumz]

+Alwaysbusking She voiced/dubbed the Princess in the Monkey TV series. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_%28TV_series%29

[@misstranle]

You actually might know who she is. She was Professor Sprout in Harry Potter. :)

[@HawaiiKnut]

I only know her from Blackadder. She playerd Queen Victoria in the Christmas Special and the holier than thou Lady Whiteadder in season two, among others.

[@designsonyouinparis]

Alwaysbusking The first time I saw Miriam was in Ed and his Dead Mother- Now, the movie had its plus and minuses, (a dark comedy, yes, very dark)- and it sort of looses its way at the end, but Miriam was fabulous! I couldn't believe I had never seen her before! But, I must say, the best performances of hers are on the GNS! She never disappoints! What a treasure!

[@gurlinacoma]

“That was a dreadful film.” MY QUEEN

[@delennamachoo]

It really is terrible. For one thing, Pierce Brosnan can’t sing.

[@uniquerebeljaney3639]

I hate ABBA, so I've never seen it, but I imagine Miriam is spot on. History Boys is a good movie though.

[@delennamachoo]

@@uniquerebeljaney3639 The musical was a lot of fun. The movie is terrible.

[@chuckychuck8318]

@@uniquerebeljaney3639 I love ABBA but that was a dreadful film

[@NeilTruick]

@@chuckychuck8318 AMEN! I am with you!

[@davidroulston4067]

Miriam Margoyles saying what she thinks rather than pretend by saying 'oh great film'. Good on her!

[@beaellie9766]

@@jon8004 I've worked with her on a project. What you see on this chat show is what she's like in person. Brutally honest with no malice intended (unless she intends). I adored spending time with her, her story telling is unlike anyone I have ever met and she is a very caring, generous old soul.

[@Emberchariot]

@@jon8004 no she just has no filter, some people are like this, they don't intend to be rude and she's just being honest, it's like Carl Pilkington it's not an act, he is that boring and funny af at the same time, Graham Norton is known for deliberately bringing her on because it upsets the BBC and he likes that. Also they are close friends, but Margoles isn't rude she's honest, it's better then people pretending they like shit when they don't.

[@aktchungrabanio6467]

No, she is clearly performing@@Emberchariot

[@notthefather3919]

​@@aktchungrabanio6467 peforming what? Some of you can't stand brutal honesty.

[@aktchungrabanio6467]

There's a big difference between being brutally honest and doing it for the laughs, as Miriam clearly does in every appearance@@notthefather3919

[@kuraidoscope]

Miriam needs her own segment. She is so blunt it's hilarious.

[@xRsAtx]

"well..."

[@beautifulenoughforme]

lol such legend >.

[@christinadoxstader3004]

It's amazing how she can be so brutal and at the same time being utterly charming and likable lol

[@jjvdk90]

That’s because she’s British and not American.

[@Picnicl]

" It was a very popular film with... people, yes." ’People' as code for 'not intellectuals nor people in the industry'.

[@robertarcidiacono2253]

Mainstream simple as that

[@Mxyzptlksac]

Most working actors don’t have time to act watch things. They’re very out of touch due to long days

[@donlofting4268]

Nah she's not that complicated

[@theyellowlightsaber3193]

She probably wanted to say "the plebs" but even she stopped herself from being that rude.

[@sundromos9456]

Code for not choosy. Film as candy. Sure.

[@chrisdg688]

She should 100% be considered a world treasure. He interviews are always so good and when paired with Graham they always leave me in stitches.

[@TheAnn2shoes]

I love her honesty. Someone who tells the truth - and doesn't gush.

[@GregJoseph1978]

I adore her honesty. Quite refreshing actually.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Dominic was such a gentleman while getting trashed.

[@MrTiliceahorea]

I will never tire of saying/writing this! I LOVE THIS WOMAN!!! Especially her loveable lack of filter!

[@ConnorWhoOfficial]

Miriam is a fucking savage.

[@nicbarrax76]

"We need someone without any filters as guest. Bring forth the Miriam!" 😂

[@cogidubnus1953]

Miriam Margolyes has long perfected the art of being totally offensive without the recipient of her wrath being in the least aware of what's really going on, or if dimly aware, unable to formulate an effective response...It's an almost poetic art form...watch and learn...

[@Happybidr]

That doesn’t make it very appealing. She might get a few laughs, but it still is insulting to people. But it is so British to be rude. I used to think the French were bad but she constantly says things for a laugh that I can tell some of the guests wish she’d just shut up. It is her own damn industry! She should get educated about it, at least. Age is no excuse for ignorance, which she embraces a little too tightly. The last show I saw her on, she said about 5 or 6 comments that were totally unnecessary and all very rude and kind of mean. “I don’t know any of your work, or anything about you.’ The intelligent choice is to just keep one’s mouth closed, but she loves to play off the ‘I’m old and ignorant and too lazy to care about who else will be on a show with me or research them in any way.” I think the stereotype she’s is going for insults the rest of us who are in retirement age who would never brag about ignorance, and insult people. I’d love to see someone give it right back to her and see how she likes it.

[@drivethru6155]

@@Happybidr Wow you must be boring, insulting something with humorous delivery is good fun in the right environment. Of course not everyone takes it well because some people are incredibly weak and have no idea how to play things off to make it into another comedic bit, but Miriam would love someone to return the banter as long as they are in the same mindset! Graham Norton's show is as much a place to entertain as to sell your film or TV show, so if you can't handle what so many viewers enjoy go back to watching whatever impenetrably dull content you usually partake in.

[@caryoulwhitty]

Happybidr, who hurt you?? 😞

[@mercurydude]

@@Happybidr It's really not that serious... it's Graham Norton; they know they're going to be poked fun at a bit or made to reveal something embarrassing about themselves, it's just that Miriam's doing it in addition to or instead of the host doing it. Besides, Miriam is rather famous for this sort of thing, and if they're sensitive about these kinds of remarks they probably wouldn't have agreed to be on in the first place.

[@scotthopkins7711]

Lovely lady. I picked her up at the airport once. She made me laugh and was very honest lady.

[@beaellie9766]

Miriam is EXACTLY like what you see on the show. (I worked with her.) She is blunt, honest, intelligent, witty, etc. etc. etc. None of it is for "effect" as some have posted here. It is genuine and just part of who she is.

[@Consural]

She isn't alone. I don't know who these people are either.

[@ghamandlupinwalkingtours]

Course you don't

[@andrewcarpenter811]

You must know Lilly Allen surely , remember , she apologized to the refugees in France on your behalf 😂

[@bedford4383]

He knows, he's just trying to be 'edgy'.

[@thehydronator3021]

I don't know the guy so I was with her there, and I only know a few lily allen songs

[@Qulafree]

Exactly

[@fetus_yoda]

I don't think I've ever seen a more outspoken guest on Graham Norton. She's great.

[@SubjectDelta20]

I love Miriam Margolyes. By far the most *real* actress I've ever seen, the woman literally has no filter in her brain and I love her for it,lol

[@mathilde-with-an-e]

Graham's reaction to Miriam's comment on Mamma Mia! is priceless. :D

[@sharonramone7186]

I can't get enough of Miriam! She quite possibly is the funniest person on the other side of the pond!😀😀😀

[@NerdTrap]

She looks AMAZING for 72

[@pennydesouza]

+Nerdtrap fvcking hell are you kidding. she looks at least 20 years younger. what's her secret???!?

[@solatiumz]

+pennydesouza Sex

[@hattie7814]

72????? She's 72????

[@renlish]

She really is 72... well... almost 75 now, this is a couple years old.

[@mroutlaw3874]

Nerdtrap exactly omg

[@galmanferguson]

She's too precious and must be protected at all costs.

[@MorticiasTwin07]

This woman is amazing please let her be on the show more often!

[@none4530]

She is so cute in an old lady way! I just want to give her a big hug!

[@pandorazbox9659]

I love this woman. She says things in the media that, we, the common folk, do not get a chance to say, and she says it so beautifully patronisingly, which is fair.

[@XiluvmelX]

I am in tears, Miriam is an absolute national treasure

[@katyjames571]

"That was a DREADFUL film." I'm dead 😂😂

[@brg9327]

Her facial expressions remind me so much of Rowan Atkinson.

[@Isleofskye]

As you know they were in BlackAdder 2 together.

[@JaredGriffiths2000]

Wicked child, chairs are an invention of Satan!!!

[@TJStellmach]

@@Isleofskye Also in Blackadder 1 (she was the Infanta).

[@Isleofskye]

Indeed Tim. Off to bed as it's 5.44am in London but just listened to a " Can-Do Festival" interview with Noel Edmonds who has sold up and moved permanently to New Zealand and had Prostrate Cancer( though that is not mentioned in this fascinating 50 minute interview) I did not know he had left The UK..

[@janvanboxsel7809]

Yes she is truly wonderfull; I love her. And I see here, looking at the comments, that authenticity, honesty, funny, truthfullness, .............are, thank god, still being valued. WONDERFULL

[@williampitts7646]

"It was a dreadful film" Lol she's awesome

[@bryaneberly3588]

Miriam made Lily Allen blush with "I know you're greatly admired." She's a treasure.

[@moontide3943]

Makin me blush with that profile pic, boi

[@henriettashaw9353]

I LOVE HER SO MUCH.

[@Trivuality]

ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS LADY

[@June-ko9pb]

0.31😄😂 We haven't Darling?! Have we? She is soooo gorgeous, so lovely Ms Margolyes❤I love you so much Kisses and hugs from Germany 🇩🇪❤

[@stacys8729]

Oh my Lord , she makes me so happy to watch - I'm in the U.S. and only see Miriam on this show, but I just love her!

[@boobookittifukk]

I love what a good sport Dominic Cooper was about Miriam not remembering him or liking his movie. he's so sweet to a wonderful old lady ❤

[@dearmakeupdiary]

She's very right about Mama Mia! Spot on 😂

[@manchesterisred318]

DearMakeUpDiary momma mia was actually made with the idea of it being how the world sings abba songs. Lets face it the film was bad karaoke, getting dressed up in the gear and taking the piss out of ourselves. I love the film because of those reasons. It wasnt all excellent singers but bad karaoke that made it more enjoyable and true to life

[@BassHouseUkonline]

Beverley Gannon stop trying... it was shocking

[@capcolombie3834]

A film about a slapper, the local bike, shagging 3 men in rapid succession so she doesn't know who the father of her child is. A fine moral story for the young girls it's aimed at.

[@danfrost3043]

She was right about Mamma Mia. I'm the biggest ABBA fan and I hated it. There's a difference between being really funny and grotesquely over-acting , which is what they all did & that made it so cringeworthy.

[@BunnyMan456]

Thumbs up for that alone

[@COO415]

Miriam, just brutally honest without any malice saying it. Love love ❤️.

[@roytheboy1963]

Miriams honesty is what makes her just so hilarious ...no bs just the truth as she shes it lol

[@maszlagma]

Miriam is so bloody charming, even when she insults things. You just want to hug her!

[@fvnt0miix953]

Watch Miriam Margolyes on Graham Norton is the BEST abs workout! I've just watched -like- 5 clips in a row and my abs hurt right now loll

[@fvnt0miix953]

***** "The word like should only be used as a verb" - Miriam Margolyes

[@marilynmead4084]

FVNT0M IIX i

[@christyzeeaquarianated2600]

😂😂😂😂

[@EdwardWilliams-y2l]

I love this women! She has absolutely no filters.!

[@heliotropezzz333]

woman

[@ep4everlegend317]

Refreshingly honest and funny, she's a legend...

[@audreymcdonald8514]

She's quintessentially English, hilarious and beautifully honest! A pure delight!

[@incredibletom7099]

I wanna see her next to Winona Ryder😎😎

[@talaataleghani9691]

Is Winona funny? I've never seen her in interviews before.

[@mwamwa3488]

hahaha on Mamma Mia

[@pnklady3788]

+Talaa Taleghani You've obviously missed the joke there.. watch the interview Winona Ryder is mentioned in...

[@huqiao]

That'll be wonderful! For laugh! But I am certain that Miriam adores Winona genuinely as we do.

[@chriscunningham8807]

@@huqiao Miriam can't stand her.

[@Chris-lz1fs]

I've been watching a few clips of Miriam Margolyes on this show and others this afternoon and she is an absolute riot. There's far too many superlatives I could use to describe her, all in a positive light I might add, that I'd run out of room typing them all. I'd love to see her doing some kind of show where she just gets up on stage and starts telling us stories from her life. I bet that would be a sell out!

[@ZIONOLOGY]

I love Miriam, whenever she is on Graham Norton you know that its going to be a very funny episode.

[@davescrams]

Miriam is so wonderful. Absolutely love seeing her!

[@Fishbowl74]

'I can't remember you' 'that film was dreadful' ' it was very popular with people'... lol

[@designsonyouinparis]

Miriam is the best! I hope Graham has her back soon and often! Love her!

[@wickandde]

Love her, you should have her with Kim and Kanye and see her reaction 😂😂

[@basiabasia3387]

wickandde ... and WHY would anyone want to see Kim and kanye!!!!??

[@tammydoherty6372]

+ Barbara Wasilak - Agreed! I'd much rather see Kim and Kanye being shipped off to Siberia instead!

[@markywellsboy2182]

@@basiabasia3387 to see Miriam knock them off their pedestal

[@the3spirit]

Not that kind of show, love. Nobody wants to see those 2 on Graham Norton, they're not worth sitting in the audience. 😎

[@darreylhenderson702]

"it was a very popular film with people" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GioiaFede]

she's amazing, she was so honest and down to earth and sweet. not everyone, especially at an older age, has to know every movie, song, popstar, movie star ect just cause they're on screen or just because the person is in the same business. she's apparently a person who leads a very everyday life, where her interests are far from the red carpet and she doesn't need to surround herself with parties and celebrities and that's totally ok. nonetheless she has been kind to lily allen and she never said the actor guy (I myself don't know him cause i felt like Mamma Mia would have been a movie I wouldn't have appreciated, not my thing from the trailers, so I haven't watched it), but she never said anything bad about him personally. we're not there to fill their egos.

[@Munki]

Miriam is the best! She's a delight to watch every time.

[@dhdowlad]

Miriam Margolyes should have her own TV channel.

[@angemaidment5640]

I love Miriam. She sits on Graham’s couch next to other celebrities, has no idea who they are, but has no qualms about telling the sorts of stories she comes out with 🤣🤣🤣

[@ubsessedfananime]

am I the only one who thinks she should just be on his show every week?

[@RoryCaesar-tf5zs]

What a wonderful human being. I’ve met a few eccentric people In my life but she is my favourite. Sometimes people cry witch or curse, I just laugh and say fair enough. Live fast die young, we’re the only ones who ever make a difference don’t you know.

[@keiyangoshin3650]

She is so brutally honest. 😂 No filter! It certainly has its charm. 🤣

[@Enoch_Owl]

Honesty and sincerity from a celebrity is such a rare commodity.

[@janesharp4071]

She is an absolute LEGEND....

[@Mia-sb1bb]

she’s so unfiltered it’s amazing, I love Dominic tho omg

[@themaggattack]

She speaks the truth and the truth sets her free! 😂 She's already made enough of a name for herself that she really needn't know anyone else's name to follow! She's not there to impress them, they are there to impress her! She's an absolute boss!

[@breakawayfromme]

I like her as she is always honest but in the nicest ways

[@calvin9999999999]

Lily Allen can be so foul mouthed but seems so shocked by Miriam.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

calvin9999999999 Because she just swears to sound cool whereas Miriam gets carried away.

[@KidsWithGuns1992]

It's cause Miriam is unassuming. She sounds posh and well spoken, so you don't expect it. Her swearing is also calculated for emphasis, she swears deliberately with intention.

[@leahorielly5827]

calvin9999999999 w

[@TheArcher101]

Like me - profanity only reserved for emphasis or anger - makes everything better

[@amichakraborty2770]

Plant lady..?? 😳😳 You must be muggle born... P.S : i am just kidding..

[@AtenRa]

"It was a very popular film with *people*." Gawd I vibe with this so much.

[@Smartalic10]

“That was a dreadful film” yup she’s the Hufflepuff queen alright, honest to a fault lol (and accurate)

[@tamarc82]

This woman is DELIGHTFUL

[@yuhand_ayaninura]

Lmao she truly is "the humbler of stars" 😂😂😂

[@carolsharples9909]

omg x a little fix of Miriam Margulies does the soul good x guaranteed to put a smile on my face x we love you Miriam x

[@youjustcalledmewhat]

Marian is the real life version of Drax the destroyer by how literal she always is.

[@VA1995]

My auntie is literally like this. No filter whatsoever lmfao

[@Wiley_Coyote]

Talk show gold.

[@e90-p4p]

Lily Allen, highly admired. Miriam really doesn’t know who they are. 🤣🤣🤣

[@spud8284]

I love how honest she was about that heep of s**t film Mama Mia, bravo Miriam x

[@Lewis.George]

She is absolutely fantastic!

[@Agny777]

02:14 i love Lily's reaction to Myriam's phrase, nervously touching her lobe while blushing

[@8Jud3]

I LOVE THIS LADY!!!

[@JohnnyCatFitz]

I just re watched the movie Magnolia for the 1st time in many many years and immediately recognized Miriam in it very briefly you can't miss her.

[@JonHorner]

Miriam is simply devine! Brilliant! :-D 

[@GarySatterthwaite]

She's always brilliant every time she's on Graham Norton :D

[@craftchild_9151]

I LOVE how brutally honest she is!! X'D

[@GayaK91]

Oh, Miriam, there's no other guest like you. Always laugh my arse off when she's on the sofa

[@kimbright958]

She is lovely and honest

[@jonikej]

Love her Was so bored today and decided to watch Miriam on Graham

[@eulyduran7799]

She is A gem

[@RenanCMaia]

"It was a very popular film with people" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ex0983]

Miriam is my spirit animal

[@kathrynwitte3398]

My brother took me to see Mamma Mia the week our mom died. It’s basically all I remember and it was the first time I relaxed in days. I’ll always love it for that.

[@ladyalaina42]

She is a riot!!!

[@StephanieTips]

I could not agree with her more. A movie's popularity is not directly proportional to how good it is.

[@ghs7750]

That woman it’s a national treasure protect her at all cost