Miriam Margolyes Knew She Was Going To Be Searched Naked When She Got Arrested | Graham Norton Show

Miriam Margolyes recalls her first ever story on The Graham Norton Show!
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[@abkl1]

How does Miriam always end up in situations where people presume she's a druglord?

[@lyannawinter405]

xD

[@abkl1]

@Bardenbella120 you always have to look out for those Hufflepuffs... you never know what's hiding under that friendly exterior 😂

[@ThePsycoDolphin]

THATS CUS SHE IS Its the perfect cover. She's like Gus Fring. Who'd guess?

[@jaybirddee3790]

Bwahahahaha! I hadn’t even thought of that! Sooo friggin’ funny!!

[@lmj2k]

@Bardenbella120 - Also the herbology teacher.

[@mahadlodhi]

Stephen's "oh Miriam, Miriam." in the end was so cute

[@s.d.8620]

Reminded me instantly of Greg Davies' "Jesus Miriam!". :D

[@rebelraccoon9018]

@@s.d.8620 that one was even funnier, but wasn't it Adam Lambert who said it?

[@Lari_A]

@@rebelraccoon9018 nope, it was Greg :)

[@olderbutnowiser6701]

Absolutely! When you can make Stephen Fry laugh it must be damn funny! Miriam first cracked me up as Nursie on Bmack Adder. “Luck, get it? Sounds just like F …” cue the music!

[@alcyoneorithiya1230]

She has a chapter about people exclaiming "oh Miriam" on her book 😂

[@ZandeKongo]

"And they thought I wouldn't like it". Oh my gosh. 🤣😭

[@leroysover]

This my favorite quote of this clip and quite possibly of all time.

[@garywagner2466]

Yes, always best to give away the punch line so all the viewers who are not as moronic as you don’t have to waste their time enjoying this clip.

[@morganfisherart]

@@garywagner2466 Do you always read the comments before watching a video? Not wise. ;-)

[@garywagner2466]

@@morganfisherart, not at all. Why would you assume that?

[@morganfisherart]

@@garywagner2466 Um, the only way to give away the punch line is if someone reads the comments before watching the video.

[@jvbilodeau]

Miriam's appearances on Graham Norton are easily some of the greatest television ever broadcast.

[@danielgill2292]

100% agree!

[@mooniemuk]

So true

[@no1nestandsalone387]

I like the one where she makes a comment about Radcliffes balls dropping lol

[@Cross8ow]

Yeah, this would never air in US, thanks for the UK shows :D

[@samirmuhammad1781]

I need to see her again this year

[@bayramerkaya]

OMG... The world's best talk show guest and best storyteller is back.

[@aeking29]

right?? I LOVE her

[@Chris-jt4ux]

Greg Davies isn't on tonight.

[@rosepetal34]

@@Chris-jt4ux Miriam is better than Greg as fantastic as he is

[@petergough2534]

Omg I could listen too Miriam margolyes all day long she just says it how it is. She is just very funny. 😂😂😂🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@bayramerkaya]

@@petergough2534 Definitely, I wish I was her neighbor or something, I would find a chance to chat every day 😂😂

[@lucyhartwell2134]

Paul Rudd looks so terrified of Miriam Margoyles it's fantastic

[@ColinPoole]

Not as much as Matthew Perry though! hehe

[@IzThizThingOn]

@@ColinPoole I know! He looked as if he thought she was going to jump on top of him.

[@seanfaherty]

She’s the Spanish Infanta for fucksakes. He should be terrified.

[@IzThizThingOn]

@@phothawkraphy2693 I just searched for the clip with no success. Do you remember who else was on the couch? Which story had Miriam told? I'd really love to see it.

[@Maeda_Toshiie]

She almost always shock any American guests on the couch when she appears on the show.

[@Fete_Fatale]

I used to drive for an LGBT minicab company (long before Uber was a thing) and was sent one night to a West End theatre stage door. There was Miriam, and she insisted in riding shotgun up front with me ... and chatted to me like I was a long-lost friend. Absolutely the best person to share a cab with ... ever.

[@annemacleod1421]

What a treat!! I’d expect no less of Miriam… sitting up front yakking away. No pretension about her. But …didn’t Paul Rudd and Rob Howard look rather petrified?!?! 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿 Cheers from NZ

[@arjune]

this is what youtube comment section is all about !

[@canny_linguist]

You are blessed 😊 she's the best storyteller

[@CB-fy1gq]

You're so lucky.i love her so much what a legend 😂😂😂

[@vadeem5]

What a beautiful words to share ! 👏

[@zckls]

I love how terrified the American celebs are of her.

[@keysersoze4322]

They’re scared of embarrassing themselves or having Miriam embarrass themselves for them!

[@Brittunculi]

Because they know who she is and recoils in disgust.

[@SaoirseK]

Or how they are in general on this show 🤣 British humour is a bit of a shock for most of them.

[@Zennofobic]

Ron Howard is uncomfortable, Paul Rudd is delighted as am I. Miriam's my favorite UK export. Cheers from California.

[@lolam.9291]

@@SaoirseK - Not really. They are just listening intently.

[@marmiksaini]

Miriam Margolyes first traumatized Chandler and now Mike.

[@s.sh.4442]

chandler was a bit rude

[@GTonton79]

Hahahahahhaa

[@LaraTang]

Pahahaha she’s so blunt I love her

[@KraftyKotArt]

Miriam is such a shrewd storyteller. She tells the entire story matter-of-factly, and elicits the loudest laughter with her closing statement. 😂

[@cleanthessamouilides4441]

Well, I guess that is the reason why, according to her, when she met the Queen at Buckingham Palace and the Queen asked her:"and what do you do?", instead of saying "I'm an actress your Majesty", she replied:"Your Majesty, I'm the best reader of stories in the whole world"! Miriam said that during her wonderful "What's in my bag" video for the British Vogue. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKrCp2V4iNinaK8

[@ichokedonadoritoonce7670]

We must protect this gem of a woman

[@superamario6464]

Omg I'm crying We don't deserve her etc etc

[@jimc587]

I got her book in the Audible version as she narrates her book herself and I wanted to hear her story in her own voice. Miriam Margolyes is a hoot and I will watch anything she is performing in no matter the genre. I lost my wife a few years back and have had little to smile or laugh about until I found her on you tube. She makes me laugh and brings a joy back into my life that I thought was gone forever. Thank you Miriam Margolyes and thanks to Graham Norton for his wonderful program. Wonderful guests and entertainment is always the norm but if I may, more Miriam Margolyes please!

[@sksaddrakk5183]

Hey Jim, I am sorry for your loss and I know that your heart will probably never fully mend. I do wish you to find back to more smile and laughter though, as I am sure this is what your dear wife wants for you. Take care and all the best.

[@Littlebit31]

Yes! That sounds wonderful, you’re getting it with her inflections and intonations as well

[@Annakist76]

Jim, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband some years back. I promise you it gets better. It never goes away, it will always be with you, but in time you carry it more like a rounded pebble in your pocket rather than a shard of glass. I wish you all the best.

[@previouslyachimp]

@@Annakist76 - What a lovely visual representation of a feeling that I'm sure is very difficult to convey. Thank you.

[@previouslyachimp]

My condolences, take care of yourself Jim.

[@MaliceAttention]

Best plot twist ever.

[@Clavinovaman]

There’s always a satisfying punchline at the end with Miriam’s stories.

[@BlakieTT]

"THEY THOUGHT I WOULDN'T LIKE IT!" LMMMMMMAO! She is brilliant. She could narrate anything and I'd enjoy it. 😊

[@canny_linguist]

Sat on my bed openly chuckling at this part

[@mrlister2000]

"They thought I wouldn't like it" - pure Miriam. Her stories are the stuff of legends.

[@lauramasini3428]

"....and, of course, THEY THOUGHT I WOULDN'T LIKE IT" Legend.

[@circulati]

I love how almost all American guests that have been on the graham Norton show with her always look slightly terrified and don’t know how to react to her outrageous stories 😆 Love her, she’s the best 🧡🥰

[@Timg1231]

As an American I am here for all of Miriams stories. Any time she is on you know it’s going to be hilarious.

[@rulofly7225]

Her book is fascinating, entertaining and hysterical. “This Much is True”

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

I just bought it on Audible. Should make my drive into work more enjoyable. 🙏🏽

[@rulofly7225]

@@TheRealSmithFamily I never thought of that it’s probably even better listening to it with her voice!

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

@@rulofly7225 once I saw SHE narrated it, I was in even more!

[@cyntmarker]

I bet it's an amazing audio book

[@eileennovak1656]

Thank you for the recommendation~ 💟

[@travisbickle2004]

Miriam is always a great storyteller, one of the funniest women alive. She’s amazing.

[@enlightendbel]

Best thing about her is that no matter how outrageous the story she tells is, you know it's probably word for word true.

[@travisbickle2004]

@@enlightendbel Exactly, the situation’s she got herself into while at university are pretty wild and so funny. I just bought her audio book and it’s like 15 hour’s long! Looking forward to listening to her.

[@enlightendbel]

@@travisbickle2004 another good story teller with an outrageous life is Bert Kreischer. His schoollife inspired an entire movie series and his best known standup story, "THE MACHINE" is now being turned into film. If you recall The Hangover movies, his real life partying was crazier and in scarier places than that. The Machine story is about him as a college student in Russia.

[@i.t.t.]

straight into my playlist. gosh i'd missed her, her plot twist, her stories... that you never know where she's taking but never ever disappoint. watching the other guests' reaction as they grow increasingly uncomfortable is just gold.

[@eugenelim1436]

Even worse when you realise she's Professor Sprout from the HP films.

[@KraftyKotArt]

So true! It’s now on my saved videos playlist too!

[@i.t.t.]

@@KraftyKotArt i created one just for her some time back and i'll revisit it when i feel the need to lift my spirits. i can't stay sad or in a bad mood after a few minutes of watching her. she needs to be protected at all cost.

[@missmaryhugs]

I love her story of seeing Laurence Olivier and her comment to Danial Radcliffe.

[@mindtheduck5164]

The gift that keeps on giving...just when you thought you'd heard it all.

[@mcgurkryans]

Paul and Ron are thinking, this isn’t what I’m accustomed to on Fallon!!

[@Anna.T.]

Like at least 75% of all the Americans watching …

[@Hellwyck]

"I'm not used to the host letting people speak..."

[@rasika267]

@@Hellwyck 😂

[@maribeljerez-bennett9353]

"Oh,Miriam" says Stephen Fry. What a perfect ending to a story. She is brilliant. 👍💯

[@fong03]

Miriam and Stephen on the same sofa! This is going to be a delight!

[@KW-ro5ow]

Do think this episode could've been extended?. A great group of storytellers.

[@decodolly1535]

It's given me an idea - they need to have Miriam on QI!

[@themangyman]

I could listen to her talk for hours honestly. She’s had the most interesting experiences.

[@pamnguyen4352]

Listen to her book, she's amazing!

[@katia.luna213]

For real!

[@katia.luna213]

@@pamnguyen4352 I'm excited!

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

She always ends a story with a killer line. Genius. And Paul Rudd seemed very amused ha.

[@enlightendbel]

Paul has a wicked sense of humor. He's been completely trolling US talkshow hosts for decades now.

[@byMidnyt]

He's just hanging on every word like "wait for it . . . wait for it . . . "

[@matthewwikaryasz]

I love how Paul's entire facial expressions just says "whelp, this is definitely not an American talk show..."

[@njsmkmmsthatsit3518]

Ha ha ha, we're not in Kansas now Dorothy.

[@DocBBomb]

When will she be made a Dame! For goodness sake. She's an international treasure.

[@aarr5900]

Miriam is not only a national treasure, she is a WORLD TREASURE. 🥰

[@wishingonthemoon1]

What a National-INTERNATIONAL-treasure she is.

[@Try95th]

I was about to comment this

[@wishingonthemoon1]

@@Try95th :)

[@DJMarcO138]

This lady is so unintentionally hilarious. I love her.

[@carolslade9600]

Oh, very intentional.

[@TheMrgoodboy2]

I wish they can sit on a couch together soon. Guests sitting on the couch close together is much better and match with theme of this show than sitting far away like this. Graham's show is all about building strong connections amoung guests and all sitting close together facilitates it.

[@cgm530]

yeah, i honestly don't get why they can't just make them take covid tests beforehand?

[@rafaelyaguaro2842]

@@cgm530 they probably do, but they still this probably to be double safe and to install in people to keep safe in their every day life like they do in entertainment industry

[@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206]

Can't you imagine all the Karen's horror to see everyone sitting on a couch together?? You have such faith in humanity, I'm jealous! ☮️💜

[@facetiouslyinsolent8313]

She isn't just a national treasure, she is a global treasure.

[@karenkaler187]

Every time Marion Margolise tells a story I just die laughing.

[@samshorto5433]

Who?

[@nightrider_]

I mean, her name is written right there on the title.

[@Mr_S_P_O_O_K_Y]

Miriam. Her name write in title video. Shame on you

[@samshorto5433]

@@Mr_S_P_O_O_K_Y I mean, the surname isn't much better 😂

[@andrewcollins4089]

Just when you think omg she must be traumatized she ends with that liner😂😂😂🙌🏼

[@dianesilva1078]

This story is disturbing on so many levels. I do think the police were deliberately trying to humiliate her with the internal for insulting their colleague. Seemed it didn't work.

[@tammymilda2169]

it’s obviously not true

[@jackiehancock6258]

They really didn’t know who they were messing with…..

[@zanechi]

You are such a funny person. Hahaha

[@samshorto5433]

@@tammymilda2169 Why is that obvious?

[@tammymilda2169]

because no-one would strip search someone under those conditions and no-one would bother to arrest a mouthy old woman over an insult about a parking ticket

[@alfsmith7210]

I was thinking this was a bit tame for Miriam... then the end came... BRUUUUUUHHHHHH

[@MR-sq2ut]

Oh, Miriam! You NEVER disappoint.😂

[@BLWard-ht3qw]

Lol, she really does tell the best stories. Between her delivery and unexpected twists and turns, she always has me busting out laughing.

[@gabriofonda8181]

Miriam can cure depression!

[@moeskeetz5473]

Miriam is a treasure for the whole world. I could listen to her stories all day and never get tired of hearing them 😂🤣😎

[@biggtrux]

She's a treasure.

[@VingloLeClerc]

This woman is priceless. I love her to pieces.

[@stewedfishproductions7959]

Miriam Margolyes - "The guest that keeps on giving..." - She's just the best. I HOWL with laughter when she tells a tale 🤣👌

[@satlynutz]

the end made me choke on my dinner 😂

[@bernlin2000]

All is well in the world: Miriam is on Graham Norton again

[@VAPIDISM]

She always makes for an interesting guest. One of her funniest moments on this show was when she said that having seen Laurence Olivia she said “I creamed my knickers”. The other guest Mathew Perry looked very disturbed when he heard this, which made it even more funny.

[@VAPIDISM]

And here is that clip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGKbZ52da7KmfbM

[@janacollins-maguire4942]

Yes I saw that one!!

[@juliavivian8140]

Whenever you see her face you know you are going to laugh very loudly!! You can never tire of Her she's a gem🤩👍😂

[@Anonimo-tv2co]

You should know you're a gem of a human being when you make Stephen Fry genuinely laugh.

[@PhilGuidry]

Miriam Margolyes is simply a gem.

[@TheCosmique11]

They thought I wouldn't like it 😂

[@SerenityJourneys]

I could listen to Miriam's stories for hours, she's so entertaining!

[@attackpatterndelta8949]

I love how she says “You see” in her story. My gran used to do that when she was telling stories. It’s so wonderfully endearing.

[@clo8624]

MIRIAM! Omg my favourite talk show guest EVER!

[@Lari_A]

She's a delight as always! So happy she's back, always have the best stories.

[@lupinisthinking]

Oh thank god the goat is back!

[@VictorHugo-rv7ui]

We're talking about “Miriam Escobar” here, of course she knew what was going to happen in that room.

[@wolfsongmoondancer1428]

I love that cheeky sparkle in her eyes when she's telling the story. Brilliant woman.

[@rebelraccoon9018]

No filter😅. She's just so straightforward and honest, you can't help but find her endearing.

[@Jemppu]

You know you are a valued Graham guest, when you get booked to appear alongside Miriam, the ultimate entertainment for when one wants to impress the guests.

[@alexshu1794]

Omg I was just watching miriam's previous appearences in the show yesterday, and now there's a new one! I've been blessed!

[@d.d.8676]

No one has made me laugh as much or as deeply as Miriam! She has revived life. ROTFLMAO

[@MsOneLuv1]

Never a dull moment with Miriam. She is and will always be the best story teller. With so many memories 🤣👌👏

[@Phobos_Nyx]

She is a gift that just keeps giving, we need more of her stories :D

[@conrad_xman]

Wow, never a dull moment with Miriam! The ending finished me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jaybirddee3790]

Oh my god-I’m in absolute fits! I just adore her! If I had the energy and disposition to stalk someone, it’d be her-but I’d only want to ask her to tea. What a delightful human being. Watching her is so fortifying. 🧙🏼‍♀️

[@4ashutosh]

Her stories are just awesome, I still can't forget the reaction of Mathew Perry when she explained the reason for not watching Friends

[@TheMissEuphory]

Love her, she’s so funny 😂

[@g3ntl323]

A true comedy genius. She draws you in with an interesting tale and the uppercuts you with a punchline.

[@Pappa_66]

I love her! Best guest ever "helping hand" etc...

[@claudiosilvachannel]

"They thought I wouldn't like it" 😂🤣

[@LiirThropp2687]

That little expression she makes after she says "of course they thought I wouldn't like it". 😂😂 Love Miriam. She's so funny.

[@michaelgabriel7919]

I watch Graham's show as much as I can... and Miriam is consistently hilarious. A true British treasure. LOL

[@Djynni]

I love it every time Miriam is on the show.

[@blackbird5634]

Miriam is smart, strong, optimistic and aware. I hope the swirling vortex of my life brings me ever closer to Miriam and the love that surrounds her.

[@rp7773]

An absolute, national treasure!

[@yvesvandevyvere3463]

She is just divine. I adore her!

[@Fizzywashere]

I love Miriam Margoyles so much. So is raw and real and colorful. And an amazing story teller.

[@CrazyDiamond75]

I’ve been on a Miriam binge lately and this woman is a certified freak but I’m here for it.

[@MyDomenico1985]

Her face when she says "you've been here before!" 😂😂

[@MedievalFolkDance]

It is just magical that everyone within earshot of Miriam when she's giving an anecdote just downs all tools, forgets everything else and reserves full concentration onto what she's saying. I could listen to this lady orate her full life story, on constant repeat. Arguably, my favourite human being.

[@malgorzataiwona]

No words will ever be able to express how much I love miriam and her stories

[@treylew69]

This woman is always so hysterical whenever she's on

[@claudiosilvachannel]

Could someone please do a movie about this woman... It would be the best selling comedy of all time!!! 👌

[@Jacob-sh4ym]

At first I was a bit skeptical of Miriam, but after a very short time, I warmed up to her!!! She is a very funny lady, and I enjoy her stories so much!!!

[@katia.luna213]

All star stage with an international TREASURE! Bless you, Miriam!!! 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏

[@CharronMcLeod]

Her delivery is always fantastic.

[@emackb1457]

I love how the whole time none of them know if they should laugh or be horrified lol

[@totestazz24]

Nobody can make my day brighter like Miriam 💕

[@VeracityLH]

I LOVE this woman! Can't wait to listen to her memoir. 💜

[@janacollins-maguire4942]

I find Miriam to be such a kick every time she's on Graham's show. I just love her!! ❣️☮️

[@ascendancy425]

I must have listened to all her Graham Norton stories on KZbin and still could never have predicted those last six words 😂 what an absolute legend ❤️

[@mohdhendra81]

She is a gem 😂 love the way she tells her stories.

[@andrewjohnson6855]

Miriam Margolyes is a treasure. I adore her!

[@WakingRay]

I could listen to Myriam tell stories for hours Absolutely love her ❤

[@redsr9990]

The end of that story was unexpected and hilarious.

[@wildcrocus]

I would be shocked if Graham had any guest he loves more than Miriam. No one can beat her stories. NO ONE. But at this point only a fool would try to sip a beverage while seated next to her whole she is sharing one of her life adventures. In general sharing a stage with her is not for the faint of heart. I suspect Matthew Perry is still in therapy.

[@luiscarranza1647]

Thanks for giving us more Miriam Margolis Moments Graham we love u ❤️

[@naynay3710]

I could sit and listen to this woman tell stories forever!!!