Miriam Margoleys

Her

When she was booked to come on, they must have known there was a chance she would swear, she’s certainly no shrinking violet, I’ve read her autobiography, so wasn’t a bit surprised or shocked, I saw the clip on Twitter! I like he.

Newsflash...

She doesn't care what any of us think of her.

She's clever and she can be funny without resorting to gutter and lavatory language but yes, this is probably right:

^She appears to have been a very much loved but spoilt daughter, who got away with too much^?
Over-indulged, an adult Violet Elizabeth Bott.

Her programme Miriam Margolyes - Almost Australian was most enjoyable.

People might listen to her if she'd spoken in a reasoned way instead just using foul language which means she lost her argument in an instant. The discussion is all about her - again.

I thought she was clever enough to realise that.

She was extremely lovely about Robbie Coltrane. She clearly was very fond of him and accepted him "warts and all". She didn't avoid the more difficult aspect of his life/personality and I thought she sounded like someone I'd like to know. She also made me understand and like Robbie a bit more.

The swearing was really pretty much "offstage". It didn't bother me.

henetha

Apart from all else, she is a talented actress, particularly in some Dickens roles. She has been highly praised by critics in the past.

She is, but that's when she's not being herself. If she stuck to the acting, she could be a national treasure, but lately she's tried to become a 'personality' and (for me) that's where it's gone wrong.

JenniferEccles

I can’t stand her. Foul mouthed, full of herself, devoid of any talent…..
It beats me how anyone could possibly give her the time of day.

Wow, there are some really cruel, unkind comments on here. So much for all the #BeKind stuff, huh?

Apart from all else, she is a talented actress, particularly in some Dickens roles. She has been highly praised by critics in the past.

...says the person who thinks making fun of people's appearance is acceptable.

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Miriam Gargoyle (!) has no redeeming qualities, I find her loud, lude, rude and crude just for the sake of it.

I don't think it's accurate to say she is devoid of any talent.

I find MM hugely entertaining and watchable. Long may she shock us.

I can’t stand her. Foul mouthed, full of herself, devoid of any talent…..
It beats me how anyone could possibly give her the time of day.

There’s a part of me that likes her. She’s foul mouthed but doesn’t care. She reminds me of a schoolfriend from years back. Highly intelligent. Pots of money (which does give one confidence - you only know this when you’re the friend with much less- hey ho!). Money also gives one access to experiences. Hotels. City breaks. Theatre tickets.

Yet confidence isn’t all with Miriam.
I think she hides innate sadness. It’s a mask of sorts.

The swearing doesn't bother me in itself - I just think she is a show-off. Swearing on TV seems a bit like teenagers doing it for effect, as does the ostentatious breaking wind. She's very 'me me me', and I don't think I would want to be in her company for very long.

I didn't hear the programme though.

I don’t like it but wasn’t shocked, it’s something we hear on tv all the time. She thought she was off air after talking about her friend Robbie Coltrane.

MerylStreep

^She is what she is^
That doesn’t mean I have to like her.

You dont, everone is entitled to their opinion and you cant like everone. I like her though.

I find her repulsive... a show off who swears for affect..... not much else in her conversations

She is what she is
That doesn’t mean I have to like her.

Farzanah

So she swore on R4 and the verdict is
always looks as though she needs a good scrub and
possibly has serious mental health issues

Dear me.

This, I like her, yes she has a potty mouth, yes people may not like her farting.
She is what she is, I hope I dont turn into a nice old lady,poor old dear, or poor old soul, I cant stand these descriptions, I will dress how I like, and swear when I want too and I dont apologise for this. I do not however swear in front of children, or when it is clearly inappropriate.
Long may we have Miriam in the media.

I did audibly gasp but was not ‘shocked’ as the Daily Mail claimed Radio Four listeners were. Granted Miriam Margolyes is a loose canon but I suspect I was one of many Radio Four listeners who joined in the loud cheer of “YES” that went around the country. Also, I think she believed she was off air, following an emotional eulogy for the late Robbie Coltrane.

Go Miriam !

Say it like it is after all it’s what a lot of us are thinking.

Zoejory

I'm surprised she didn't say it to his face.

Better to say it on air, where everyone in the country can hear it.

MayBee70

Legend!

Agree! Say it like it is.

Who suggested locking her up? No-one. We will just avoid her, she can go round effing and blinding all she wants, we know what to expect and will just steer clear.