Miranda Hart Hammersmith, west London. In her early twenties, Hart had an unsuccessful trial at Queens Park Rangers Ladies; she revealed this during "Would I Lie to You". During a special guest exclusive on the BBC Red Button, her first guest was her friend Clare Balding who was head girl in their schooldays. In 2010, Hart won the Best Comedy Performance award from the Royal Television Society for her performance in "Miranda" and was also nominated for best comedy writing. She and Patricia Hodge were both nominated for "Best Comedy Actress" awards at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival 2010. In 2011, she won
Miranda (TV series) start from yourself but I'm pleased to say I did have to exaggerate for comedic effect. It wasn't entirely autobiographical. I'm not quite that mad. Each episode begins with a welcome to audience and a 'Previously in my life ...' segment, and Hart says a joke shop is the "right place" as the setting after being asked to consider an office to "normalise" the character. Her love of 1970s comedy programmes, such as "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em", is the influence for "Miranda". The episodes end with a 'You have been watching ...' credits section where each cast member waves