BBC reportedly weighs return of Miranda Hart sitcom after Celebrity Traitors turn
An unnamed source told The Sun the BBC is discussing a one-off special or a fourth series of Miranda after Miranda Hart's Celebrity Traitors appearance. The BBC declined to comment, so the report is unconfirmed.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Reports say BBC executives are considering reviving the sitcom Miranda, either as a one-off special or as a fourth series. Daily MailR “an insider saying BBC bosses are looking at doing a potential fourth series of Miranda or a one-off special” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Radio TimesN “Miranda Hart's stint on Celebrity Traitors may have triggered a potential reboot for her self-titled TV series, new reports claim.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Mixed · 2The claim comes from an unnamed source quoted by The Sun, and both the Daily Mail and Radio Times relay it from there. Daily MailR “The source added to The Sun:” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Radio TimesN “A source told The Sun:” Read at Radio Times ↗ Mixed · 2The source said there was "a real appetite for more Miranda", that a new generation had discovered Hart through the show, and that there had been conversations among bosses about a return. Radio TimesN “There is a real appetite for more Miranda. The show has had a new generation discovering her” Read at Radio Times ↗ Daily MailR “There have been conversations about whether Miranda could return among bosses.” Read at Daily Mail ↗
Mixed · 2The BBC declined to comment when approached by both outlets, so nothing has been confirmed. Daily MailR “The BBC declined to comment when contacted by the Daily Mail.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Radio TimesN “The BBC declined to comment when approached by RadioTimes.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Right · 1The renewed interest follows Hart's appearance on the current series of The Celebrity Traitors. Hart was "murdered" in Friday night's episode by the Traitors Maya Jama, James Acaster and King Kenny. Daily MailR “The star was killed by Traitors Maya Jama, James Acaster and King Kenny after they feared she was getting too close to the truth.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Right · 1In an exit interview, Hart described the appearance as the culmination of a "very hard road" back to television after long-term illness. The Daily Mail says Hart was diagnosed with ME (chronic fatigue syndrome) in 2024. Daily MailR “The actress was diagnosed with ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome in 2024.”“it has been a very hard road to get to a place after restricting long-term illness” Read at Daily Mail ↗
Mixed · 2Miranda ran from 2009 to 2015 and starred Tom Ellis and Sarah Hadland alongside Hart. It ended with a Christmas 2014 double special, the finale The Final Curtain airing on New Year's Day 2015. Daily MailR “Miranda aired from 2009 to 2015” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Radio TimesN “The series finale, The Final Curtain, aired on New Year's Day 2015.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1The full cast reunited for a live "Such Fun Celebration" in 2019, televised in 2020. Radio TimesN “the entire cast returned for a live one-off "Such Fun Celebration" in 2019 to mark the show's 10th anniversary, which was later televised in 2020.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1Radio Times adds that Tom Ellis, who played Gary, recently told it he would be on board if Hart felt there was something worth revisiting, saying they still text and discuss the possibility. Radio TimesN “If we ever end up revisiting Miranda and Gary and where they are in life, I of course will be on board for it.” Read at Radio Times ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left0 outlets
No left outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Entertainment-service piece that treats the report as a tip and adds series background and a recent Tom Ellis quote.
- Emphasis
- The show's history, the 2019 reunion, Ellis's willingness to return, and where to watch.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention Hart's illness or the details of the Celebrity Traitors exit.
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- “tipped”“beloved comedy”
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“new reports claim” — Radio Times
“The beloved comedy is being circled for a potential return, either as a special or reboot” — Radio Times
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Showbiz story led by the BBC rumour, then mostly a recap of Hart's Celebrity Traitors exit and fan reaction.
- Emphasis
- Fan tweets, the 'murder' scene, Hart's health struggle, and a cast gallery.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the 2019 reunion special or Tom Ellis's comments.
- Charged language
- “beloved sitcom”“devastated”“eyeing up”
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“BBC bosses are reportedly considering bringing back Miranda Hart's beloved sitcom.” — Daily Mail
“Celebrity Traitors fans were left 'devastated'” — Daily Mail
What every side reports
- The revival claim comes from an unnamed source quoted by The Sun.
- The BBC declined to comment.
- Hart's Celebrity Traitors appearance is said to have prompted renewed interest in Miranda.
- A one-off special or a new series are the options reportedly discussed.
BBC organisation
Declined to comment on the reports.
“The BBC declined to comment when contacted by the Daily Mail.” — Daily Mail
Miranda Hart person
No comment on a revival is reported. Hart describes returning to television after illness as a hard road.
“I have missed doing television so much” — Daily Mail
Left0 articles
No coverage yet.
Centre1 article
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BBC tipped to be eyeing return for Miranda revival after star's viral Celebrity Traitors appearance
Neutral Hedges the revival as a tip from new reports and adds context from Tom Ellis and the show's history.
Right1 article
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Sympathetic Passes on The Sun's tip as 'reportedly' and spends most of the article on fan reaction and Hart's comeback story.
- 25 Oct 14:05 First Daily MailR BBC bosses are 'eyeing up a return for Miranda Hart's beloved sitcom' - after actress' successful stint on Celebrity Traitors
- 26 Oct 12:11 +22h 5m Radio TimesN BBC tipped to be eyeing return for Miranda revival after star's viral Celebrity Traitors appearance
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