Miranda (TV series) fourth episode. The second series opened with 3.19 million viewers, rising to 4.01 million viewers for the third episode. Rachel Tarley from the "Metro" said "Miranda" is an acquired taste and that an episode can be a mixed bag. However, Tarley enjoyed the festive episode of series 2, saying "Hart got away with a lot of the more irritating qualities of her work, with help from the fantastic Patricia Hodge and Sally Phillips. Tonight was also the first we saw of Miranda's father, played by Tom Conti, who filled most of the episode's falling-over quota, so that Miranda finally remained
Miranda Parker and Miranda senses that Riley is thinking about his birth parents. Riley tells Steve and Miranda about his feelings of rejection, but they tell him they love him. With her family back together, Miranda organises a book launch for a celebrity chef. Miranda is horrified to find out that Bridget is in hospital following a hit-and-run. Susan realises that she hit Bridget and confesses to Miranda, who is furious. Miranda vows to have Susan prosecuted. Bridget tells Miranda that she does not blame Susan for the accident, as she fell into the road. Miranda then tells Susan to plead not