Five Minutes With: Miriam Margolyes

In a series for the BBC News website, Celebrities and news-makers are grilled by Matthew Stadlen in precisely five minutes.

[@tonyfranklin8306]

not a single 'er', 'um', 'like', 'you know' or 'I mean' , just clear diction and direct answers.

[@judithhand4987]

Such a pleasure. I'm grateful to Graham Norton's show for introducing her to me. Now I can find her in various places online.

[@bleumarin1968]

ditto

[@jonnysupreme]

Ditto x2

[@wayneuk62]

Miriam is an absolute legend ❤️

[@Dmitri300]

What an absolutely delightful woman!

[@vivienlimose9172]

She isn't - she is a hater....

[@mushroomhead3619]

"Grasp your mandrakes!"

[@zenkuriyama8516]

Okay the amazing thing about this is that Miriam beautifully and concisely articulates her entire essence in 5 minutes; most people spend their whole lives never being able to come close. What a lady.

[@harrying882]

Mad cow

[@brianeduardo1234]

I love her ability to say 'I was good in that' - no false modesty....

[@MrDaiseymay]

I didn't doubt that for a second

[@charliedrosario999]

In other words arrogant

[@rnw2739]

She has to say it because no one else is.

[@SF-wz5tz]

@@charliedrosario999 clearly you didn't listen to what she said just before that!

[@DAVROJUNIVERSE]

Delicious time every time, Ms. Margolyes. Thanks for everything you are and how you lead.

[@operabilia]

I love her, she's a life enhancer! And listen to her clear and perfect diction! That is amazing. What a talent!

[@nikhilsukumar23]

Amazing woman her energy seems to bring peace and happiness all around her. Respect and love.

[@trigger90069]

The way she instantly became that Dicken's Wife character! Amazing to watch that artistry happen!

[@soundseeker63]

"Your only conscious of the mistakes you make. And if you aren't conscious of them, you should be".... Ain't that the truth lol

[@Bostongrrrl]

Wonderful, strong, intelligent, amazing person! I can’t get enough of her!

[@oliviagiles]

god she is just perfection, perfection, and divine

[@ashishroy1544]

She is absolutely brilliant

[@stephaniebrunson820]

She is my everything.

[@flipper2392]

She's not a comedian, but she's a darn sight funnier than many who claim to be.

[@HK-mw1ym]

That’s because she isn’t trying to be

[@comscom]

Who would not like her... she’s a genuine person !

[@FACELOWNER]

I could listen to this beautiful lady all day.!!

[@ankit22sharma]

My left ear loved this!

[@KeaneAddict]

If you pull the cable out just a little it should appear in both sides.

[@Novetrix]

Oh thank god, I thought my headphones were bad.

[@argyropyrgeli7909]

Novetrix yeah me too!

[@jonnysupreme]

Doesn't work with Bluetooth speakers

[@ensamistan2]

This Beautiful Woman has become a great part of My everyday Life!

[@tonistokes1790]

Miriam may not consider herself a comedian, however she is a comedic genius.

[@gavinreid9184]

What great interviewer. Such a short format but he kept it moving with a sympathy for the answers.

[@CrazyChunkles]

So much love for this woman

[@heathermuir2842]

What a absolute gem bless her xxxx 😘 Heather

[@zeldasmith6154]

She's so amazing. I've never known anyone like her, ever.

[@r4h4al]

I'm sure there's people who do like her.

[@Ghlknxmk]

She is perfection, awkward clock

[@elainequantrill2396]

What an absolutely amazing lady. I do so love everything she does

[@fatimahabdulaziza7550]

absolutely brilliant!!

[@gayolyguy]

Fills me with joy..both of them!

[@jonnysupreme]

I never used to like her but honestly, she's great! Very honest and doesn't bullshit you! 🤣

[@StephaneDemers]

She's brilliant and she was quite patient as this young man was horrible and reworded the same question over and over.

[@glyph2011]

She’s an utter legend. 👍

[@TheJohnnybegood1]

No actor or actress can completely turn off and let their public in on the game....how wonderful .

[@audspod1]

I love Miriam, such a funny and interesting lady.

[@Motty1066]

I shed a tear of joy for this.

[@marianeal3164]

A great lady!

[@wonderwoman5528]

I’m going to miss her when she leaves 😔 there will never be another person like her, so unique and apologetically herself

[@calvin9999999999]

Ergh I love her so much.

[@sbradley666]

" i was going to say estuary but it isnt quite as bad as that" LOL

[@kalevala29]

interviewer is very attractive with such a pleasant voice

[@rdr6686]

a hunk

[@mikehudson8884]

I concur.

[@manup6814]

So much in 5 minutes... WOW

[@sheenagray2324]

I just love her

[@kymosborne2798]

I have known of her for years … but until l came across her in error on Graham Norton .. Hiw lucky was that .. she is amazing lady and so unknowing funny and very precise which l love

[@915buck]

Wonderful gal!!

[@MrSchovit]

you gotta love this woman

[@nobodyshome4633]

I love her with my entire soul

[@sametoyoutoo8509]

Brilliant interview

[@LauperTribute]

absolutely nothing ! She's right ... love her

[@915buck]

Great to have a meal with this women!!!

[@heliotropezzz333]

*woman (women = plural, woman = singular)

[@danjames4086]

If I could have a dinner party with any guests, I would have Miriam at one end of the table, Brian Blessed at the other, with Stephen Fry holding the mayhem together.

[@elliephillips6776]

big clock hiding a big.....

[@IanSizer-co7vb]

She is her self A brilliant intelligent lady fully talented in many ways Her honesty is absolutely astounding x

[@philippemorotti4575]

She's amazing

[@kebinchen8585]

No many intelligent women in show business nowadays like her.

[@peterneate607]

Love this woman!

[@dugald56]

Awesome interview.

[@clearlake3492]

I note he didn't ask about meeting Sir Laurence Olivier.

[@ingridwynne3749]

Love Miriam Margolyes 🌹

[@chrisblenkinsopp8588]

YES....!!!...someone who knows that after death, NOTHING happens...I love her!

[@Erika-gm2tf]

She's such an inspiration. I'll be so much happier when I can stay on track with my soul's POV and what I REALLY think, never to be waylaid by any fucktard's stupid questions or assumptions. (Not that this gentleman is a fucktard at all. He's not.) It's just that Ms. Margolyes ALWAYS triumphs over fucktards because she unerringly knows her own mind and heart.

[@zeldasmith6154]

End Game. Wow. I hope it was recorded. She's perfect for Beckett.

[@bjl2343]

Love her

[@wstnli725]

I agree with her. She's not a comedian and it's the first interview I've watched from her. I watched the Miss Fisher's series in English, so I think she is an actress as she says. That's what I humbly think having watching her in other famous films. She's more like a secondary actress with good luck.

[@8000Christopher]

Miriam dearest of all Miriam, I fear I will never be able to pronounce your sir name. There it is.

[@laoaganlester1728]

So, Gru is an old lady with curly hair! I didn't know that!

[@benjamindeclercq3492]

I didn’t see her in Avengers endgame 🤔

[@boneyjoe8543]

She was Thanos' love interest... unfortunately they had to cut the love scenes.

[@mandyioannou3577]

Just love her

[@faribakeyvanfar3858]

I love her accent. Can someone tell me what accent is that?

[@louryder9692]

Southern English

[@mikehudson8884]

Public school accent, it's very nice to hear it.

[@imgoingonholidaytovietnam3631]

"my therapist told me-"

[@user34274]

The host is so hot

[@markoosh]

I was thinking that... maybe its his voice lol

[@wayneuk62]

i wanna do naughty things with him lol 😆

[@howardchambers9679]

What happened to actresses? Everyone seems to be an actor now.

[@jimkreider9997]

This woman says exactly what she means and does not put on any airs. Plus she's very funny but do to actually things in her life. No holds barred

[@towrxter]

I like her

[@eleanortheakston9289]

Hehe I love this

[@Vesnicie]

Matt Stadlen is shaped just like...like..a thingy!

[@Star-iw1mu]

Superb Actress

[@dennisdeemii]

what a waste of an interviewer. he did not research. he sounds completely uninformed.

[@gregwindsor8170]

The interviewer is one handsome stallion.....wish he would move the clock....

[@mushroomhead3619]

Five minutes of mandrakes.

[@sexobscura]

*flavor flav interviews a dutch sea wall*

[@zimnaya]

The presenter, Matthew Stadlen, has no more an "estuary" or a "modern" accent than does the Queen. He speaks and enunciates beautifully, unlike the vast majority of TV people today.

[@RefinedRouge]

Miriam you are gorgeous

[@mushroomhead3619]

Mandrakes!

[@badllama8090]

Absolute National Treasure, why is she not a Dame? the interviewer on the other hand.....👎👎

[@grazieperdone4959]

I'm sad she said there's absolutely nothing after death, in her opinion. Hope she doesnt really believe that.

[@robertclatworthy1857]

There is nothing after life, that is why we must make the most of the one life that we have

[@jackiezula4352]

No one❤️❤️❤️😍

[@ngdukic]

That interviewer was crap and I think Miriam would agree. Miriam is not a provocative comedian, she is a witty entertainer. I saw her first cameo as the Spanish Infanta on Black Adder and have loved her ever since. I'm proud she has chosen to be an Aussie now. We love her here in Australia and show her more respect than this interviewer did.

[@robertdoyle9564]

Love to have a drink with her 😂

[@robertholland6012]

Gargoyles

[@debbieflaherty1975]

I see Rowan Atkinson when I look at her.

[@itsasoulthingconnecttothis2743]

Miriam, there is definitely something after death. Just giving u a heads up :)

[@jzthompson9598]

Really? You've been there? lol Dream on, hon.

[@jtsotherone]

nope, infinite nothingness.. Enjoy

[@HK-mw1ym]

How would you know that?

[@annadw6086]

Your not a comedian your chameleon- and we enjoy her no end - Ad lib she does well

[@gilwillia]

She’s become a parody of herself recently.

[@attlee2010]

What a stupid format for such an amazing woman

[@dennisdeemii]

thank you. i went scrolling to see if anyone else knew how bad this interviewer was. he was a waste.

[@bordebomb6631]

miriam gargoyle

[@amythatcher4601]

dim witted interviewer!

[@MrDaiseymay]

She's not always truthful---watching her on many chat show occasions, they encourage her to be outrageous, and she always obliges. She clearly loves the adulation from the audiences, and so get's far more vulgar. I'm no prude, but she resorts to shock words too often. She has great story's to tell, of her experiences on and off stage.

[@grazieperdone4959]

Absolutely agree.

[@bobnob9195]

I always think it's pronounced to rhyme with gargoyles, because she looks like one

[@GeensQuambit]

bob nob and you look like the letter b

[@jenniferclapham6539]

You are a nob aren't you bob

[@latinguy67]

She is absolutely spectacular