Miriam Margolyes’ magical performance - Karl Stefanovic

TODAY chat with acting royalty Miriam Margolyes about her life, her career and her new project coming up at the Adelaide Festival.

[@TonyHavenMusic]

She is the only person I know who can give someone a genuine heartfelt compliment and take their soul at the same time 😂😂

[@dilekavan5796]

Even made him blush at 76

[@jimkreider9997]

Miriam is one of a kind. Her appearances on Graham Norton are really funny

[@Hyperplaterine]

I am so in love with Miriam Margolyes. She was born to play Doctor Who.

[@Annie.xx-xx]

Miriam is actually one of the most intelligent, sophisticated and a genuinely amazing person one could ever wish to meet. She always speaks her mind and tells the truth. Her Witt is priceless. I love her. She deserves an oscar. Xx

[@Kathleen5429]

Anna Williams totally agree with you, Anna Williams!

[@gusalthorp6138]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@benfarmer-webb1016]

I just don't think she wouldn't accept the Oscar. I feel like she wouldn't be interested in all the "American stuff".

[@tollyt7465]

Everyone loves Miriam.. Her filter is permanently disabled..

[@fatyfarrell]

Fucking Winona Ryder!

[@HB-md8ly]

She is one of my favourite people ever!!! Brilliant woman!!

[@SummerBayJournal]

"I like you.... now." Best backhanded compliment ever lol.

[@sharonmullins1957]

IKR?

[@eenavid]

miriam is an old hand ,she plays everybody like a violin,,,very natural ,,n funny ,,

[@TomRipley7350]

He was feeling the burn for the rest of the interview.

[@dalekelly7639]

Better than "I like you...before".

[@robertdora7026]

"You've improved" ... Oh Miriam!!!! Wonderful comedian, actress and person 😁😆

[@eviannafaye5269]

"Price Waterhouse and A***holes" Love Miriam - she says it as it is...LOL

[@colinkehoe5985]

I actually love Miriam. Any show she does is brilliant. Love her sharp wit and sense of humour.

[@hailstone2554]

Fantastic actress and some of the best talk show appearances in history. 😂😂😂

[@stephjovi]

Love that her second home loves her this much. I'm Austrian I discovered her on Graham Norton like so many people outside the UK and Australia. She's incredibe

[@eenavid]

she plays everybody like a charming old violin,,ha

[@Interitus1]

Ironically I first started really paying attention to her as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

[@dilekavan5796]

Watch in Harry Potter series too

[@stephjovi]

@@dilekavan5796 I don´t really care for Harry Potter. But I heard she`s great in it.

[@travisbickle2004]

Miriam is one of the best people in the world, she’s definitely one of the funniest and is such a lovely woman.

[@enoch6450]

As a proud Brit.....she epitomises UK humour & sarcasm. She's probably our best export

[@sharonzimmerman5558]

Enoch Powell, i am a great fan of Miriam 's! But, don't know if I would say that she is your best export. I am an American of Italian and Greek descent but I have got to believe I have Some British DNA Somewhere. I am a proud Anglophile who thinks Everything that comes out of Britain is a masterpiece; whether it's comedy, drama, music, etc. From the Beatles to Benedict Cumberbatch and everyone in between. Thank you all for your extraordinary talents!

[@lionessgaga3899]

Well she said she is from australia

[@liamcaffrey1741]

Lioness Gaga she said she lives there partly. Her partner is Australian. I believe her father is from Glasgow, Scotland and mother from Liverpool, England.

[@liamcaffrey1741]

sharon zimmerman such a nice thing to say about my beautiful country.

[@neonskyline1]

give it a rest with that proud British crap, she her own talent, has nowt to do with that garbage

[@ursusmega2803]

A little bit of spot light and Miriam uses it to support another's brilliant work. She's a funny naughty lady but a champion of others first. Beautiful lady.

[@matthewellis8025]

I love how sincere Miriam is, incredible and hilarious lady.

[@rickredmond4039]

How can someone be that old, wise (I am only 10 years behind you )and still be that delightful, honest , innocent, and still hit the nail on the head ? Thank you for a truly wonderful experience. I will now open my thoughts to other ideas. Thank you Miriam

[@beckyenglish4783]

Who can’t love Miriam? Intelligent and hilarious. So glad she married an Aussie.

[@gillchambers9008]

I don't like her. She can be rude and crass.

[@redfog42]

@@gillchambers9008 she's forthright and honest, doesn't mean she's right but you will always know exactly where you are with such people. For that I like her and for her charm and humour I love her! Not sure we would make great neighbours though, we might be a bit too noisy for her 😄

[@misteritsy158]

Good old Miriam ,always good for a giggle .

[@deborahgate965]

Miriam is my favorite. I can't get enough of her. She's HILARIOUS!

[@Wombat8280]

Over 16 months late, but I just want to say, not as a gay person, or an actor or personality of any kind or stereotype, Miriam is one of the best "on screen" and off screen actress's/actor I have ever seen. Not due to ability or training or social blindness but soulfully as a human being.. honest, respectful and never shy's from a challenge. Starting in a time where woman had to be pretty to be successful to the future where people are marked on looks till this day, she shows us looks isn't everything, and being brave, taking a chance can prove the difference between living and existing. I'm only 30 years old. Even I can see the change in "actors" these days. So par, fo par.. for acceptance.

[@artieoms]

Obsessed with Miriam Margolyes, what an incredibly talented soul. Not to mention that sense of humour #classact !

[@ellalena1873]

She generously used her own interview to recommend another actresses work. I love Miriam.

[@LindaTCornwall]

Miriam Margolyes' is an amazing woman, met her many many times when I used to manage restaurants. She's a VERY deep thinker, and has such empathy for others. Also the comment about the guy improving, she in no way meant that in a mean or awkward way. She was just speaking from her heart, that's the way she is and complimenting him for working on himself. Because lets be honest to work on creating the best person you can be, and to have it recognize is an amazing compliment! I mean you're doing something very few do these days, taking a look at ourselves and making an effort to change the parts of ourselves we and others are not that keen on, isn't easy.

[@danielemanziyakazo2320]

Meet me too

[@sharonmullins1957]

Sweet comment, agree totally.

[@epona9166]

You're so right. It's a little disappointing that the hosts weren't better able to roll with her. She's notoriously blunt and honest and it seemed like they were really caught off guard. Entirely too fawning and not very quick witted. She deserves better.

[@LindaTCornwall]

@@epona9166 spot on!

[@lisasegelbaum5543]

@@epona9166 7K

[@brendaclough6754]

This woman is so funny. I find myself looking for new posts of her all the time. Never laughed so hard.

[@dtzjones7632]

Brutally honest as usual Miriam when she said to that guy I never used to like you but your better now 😂😂😂😂

[@parsnipmcgee329]

I was just telling someone about this woman. She really shows us how honesty is at least the easiest policy, and I love how she calls certain persons "aws-holze"

[@samu3l19]

She's so honest and funny. Love her!

[@kathbrown6849]

Miriam, you are soul lifting, you are a lovely lady with a huge personality, and soooo funny 😂,(no filters)

[@markleon411]

What an absolute treasure that woman is. So glad we get to keep her some of the time.

[@scottread]

I just love, love Miriam. Always a wonderful interviewee.

[@jacqueslerocques]

Brutally honest... I love it...

[@jacqueslerocques]

I like the way she says "Arseholes."

[@voodoomagic90]

I love how she called out the bullshit that the Oscars tends to pull often without even batting an eyelid. love her to bits.

[@feather1950]

I love her . Can’t get enough of her . 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kimberlygathings2936]

This is a beautiful and funny lady I love watching her such an amazing person.

[@lukeluke3199]

How can an already awesome show become more awesome? Add Miriam Margolyes!! Y’all keep a smile on our faces! Thank you!!!

[@MrChristbait]

M.M. arguably the best talk show guest ever! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@pamelamorrison4086]

Miriam Margolyes is, without question, my spirit animal!

[@fairlyvague82]

Miriam’s savage honesty, wicked SOH and permanent naughty grin are what make her unique. And she’s always so grateful for any opportunities she’s had, even though she’s worked her fairly substantial ass off for them! She’s an absolute lej and I wish she wouldn’t keep saying she won’t be around for much longer 😭😭😭

[@justice-jb5ld]

Miriam is just lovely.

[@liliworth8098]

A super gorgeous ‘new’ Australian... ❤️❤️❤️

[@attlee2010]

She is pure gold. Everything she says.

[@zcvxs]

I love her..... awe......

[@brianrodney5202]

" Price, Waterhouse and Arseholes " - wonderful stuff !

[@likemeordont5951]

Living in Arizona, U.S.A. I only discovered this Hilariously Honest Woman Recently From Watching Graham Norton On KZbin. Isla Fisher's still my all time favorite actress ever but this broad is a close second!!!

[@likemeordont5951]

Joshua Bicknell My daughter pointed that fact out to me as well. I love her on talk shows the most. She's been on The Graham Norton Show several times and she's hilarious.

[@sharonzimmerman5558]

Like me or don't... that's exactly how I discovered her, too! And I actually tuned in because, on that particular night he had another guest on who I wanted to see. It's what I like to refer to as a "Happy Accident. "

[@leewhite8355]

Gosh she is a wonderful treasure of a woman ,love her so much xx

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

Miriam is such a generous person

[@thuglord1231]

She is class!

[@thewheatfields8852]

One of the best videos I've ever seen. So funny at the end.

[@Krfran14]

I'm OBSESSED with her!!

[@robertbarnier45]

Miriam is a legend

[@emmcatherine1460]

I love her honesty

[@parkerplace2910]

I wish Miriam and Dame Edna could be on the same talk show.

[@DeanMoxley87]

Dame Edna........ really. More Maggie Smith & Miriam

[@CR-yn5sy]

Oh wow I just said the same thing before reading your comment...yeah that would be soooooo funny. I think dame Edna would get the upper hand :)

[@helengooderham2441]

Miriam is just brilliant!!

[@KarenaDashfield]

Miriam, is without doubt one of our national treasures and we are very proud of her. She such a great actress and a brilliant natural comedienne. We Brits don't have much to be proud of these days but Miriam puts a smile on our faces and we are happy to share her and for her to spread her charm and wit far and wide.

[@cheryl4511]

She's fantastic

[@SS-tc5mq]

Watch every interview she s ever done there all brilliant xx

[@clairesutton1974]

I love Miriam,thankfully she was on her best behaviour

[@adammazur8359]

She is soooo great and phenomenally amazing. I love you Miriam so much. Thank you for a lot of inspiration to all of us. You are fabulous :)

[@RetroGamingSweden]

How is this human being not a Dame yet?

[@sharonmullins1957]

Can you imagine what she would say to The Queen?

[@RetroGamingSweden]

@@sharonmullins1957 She'd be honest.. More than I can say about most who sees some fancy pants royal-ish person.. And I believe the Queen herself would quite enjoy Miriams spirits.

[@persianpkmn]

I'm pretty sure the Queen met Miriam (along with other people) and the Queen told Miriam to be quiet, Google it lol

[@Clavinovaman]

Uniquely brilliant. What a sense of fun, too.

[@anniejones5204]

Shes brilliant i didnt know shes 76 she looks alot younger than that

[@sharonzimmerman5558]

She probably looks like that because it's so obvious that she genuinely loves life.

[@deborahgate965]

Also she's never had kids. I think kids age us!

[@tafamada9942]

Miriam is a perfect diamond

[@icdas7158]

Just adore her

[@kerryevans7617]

Love ❤️ Miriam she is a true British icon

[@maryt9704]

Wonderful Amazing Personality Always makes everybody laugh

[@erinnkemp]

Love her from across the pond💕👍

[@fsirlancelot4337]

Love her to bits!

[@shonah4193]

Love this lady!!

[@markybujayjay5488]

She was spot on with that Richard Wilkins though!

[@nobodyshome4633]

What a brilliant interview xx

[@ahmadoo2244]

Legendary!!!

[@BeasleyStreet]

She is super smart lady, who sees through nonsense and tells it like it is without any fussing....

[@josephxuereb1978]

Once she gets started,you cant stop her

[@dishappywithlife2556]

Love Her!! "I like you now." Lol 😂

[@danielmaya-actor9405]

Love it!

[@rudymazar8666]

Love this woman !!

[@goharikjones7387]

British national treasure I can listen to her for ever !

[@jlulu1478]

I just want to see and hear her say “FA MULAN” and I’ll die peacefully 💕💕💕

[@autumnrain1892]

I love Miriam. The joy I get from her. 🤣🤣

[@casrifay]

She’s lovely and accessible

[@maxheadroom3839]

If we got this morning show in Britain I would watch it every day seen many clips it's awsome.

[@danielmaya-actor9405]

lol you can scratch my surface

[@nicsprettypapers4843]

Love her!

[@billyb37]

Im British,Scottish in fact so of coarse i love Miriam, but ive also taken to the people down under. They are so down to earth, no nonsence, tell it as it is people. ,, good on ya !!

[@Interitus1]

After seeing this i need a reality show of Karl and Miriam as neighbours

[@CR-yn5sy]

I would love to see her and Dame Edna on the same chat show sitting next to each other...please someone make this happen!!!

[@xxmazxx1989]

Yeeessss!!! That would be hilarious 😂

[@DavidJohnson-yq4nz]

Oh Miriam just smashing

[@Sean-me4fv]

Great, fun interview. You're all wonderful.

[@non-masturbatingtyrannosau3476]

Best interview of her was on The Graham Norton Show talking about the drug raid

[@sandrakissack1332]

How can you not like miriam margolis...she says it as it is ,is funny 😄 and makes me laugh!!....

[@CR-yn5sy]

...Until she has a go at you 😅

[@jennahcollings1174]

I love Miriam.

[@ingridwynne3749]

Love Miriam 🥰🌹

[@KingoRichie1990]

You always get your moneys worth with dear, old Miriam. 😂

[@yorkiesteve9453]

As they've just discovered, Miriam always speaks her mind, she doesn't hold back no matter what the outcome, and that's what makes her so appealing, love her for it, so naturally funny.

[@mirjanapucarevic2105]

She is still number 1 with her joke's!!!

[@bradyryan5105]

Miriam is too funny! 😂😂😂😂

[@annmc8392]

She is lovely.

[@vibraphonics]

Why do they need three presenters for one guest?

[@marknewman3712]

because they all wanted to be there!

[@ynotnilknarf39]

one couldn't cope with MM on their own.

[@GiorgiNemsitsveridze]

ynotnilknarf39 Right, even Graham Norton can't... she's beyond any league

[@sangeetadasappa1947]

Tim Boxall I was just wondering the same. It’s rather intimidating for the solo guest I would think. But Miriam pulls it off!

[@katieviolin3621]

Because she doesn't have much of a filter

[@Axtec36]

She’s always funny and great conversationalist

[@missdoglover1644]

Watch her Graham Norton interviews, uncut and hilarious 😂