Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, comedian, writer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 14/12/1972 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Torquay, Devon, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Miranda Hart
22/09/2026
Miranda Hart was announced as one of the 21 contestants in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors on BBC One, which launched on 01/10/2026. In a BBC interview she said filming would be challenging because she still lives with ME-related fatigue and pain, but that she felt well enough to return to television.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke, known professionally as Miranda Hart, is an English actress, comedian and writer best known for creating and starring in the BBC sitcom Miranda. |
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| Early Work | She trained in drama at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, then built her reputation performing solo comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe and making small appearances in British sitcoms. |
| Breakthrough | Her semi-autobiographical BBC Radio 2 comedy Miranda Hart's Joke Shop (2008) led to the television sitcom Miranda, which aired from 2009 to 2015. |
| Recent Activity | In 2026 she became a contestant on the second series of the BBC reality show The Celebrity Traitors, having said she was still living with ME. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of the West of England, Bristol | BA in Political Science (2:1) |
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| Academy of Live and Recorded Arts | Postgraduate acting training |
Personal Life
| Upbringing | Raised in Petersfield, Hampshire |
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| Schooling | Attended Downe House, an independent girls' boarding school in Berkshire |
| Sport | As a teenager she excelled at sport and considered playing lacrosse professionally |
| Health | Has spoken publicly about living with Lyme disease and later being diagnosed with ME/CFS |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Richard Fairs (married 2024) |
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Family
| Father | David Hart Dyke, Royal Navy officer |
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| Mother | Diana Margaret Luce |
| Maternal Grandfather | Sir William Luce |
| Sibling | Alice Louisa Hart Dyke (younger sister) |
| Cousin | Tom Hart Dyke (paternal first cousin) |
Career
| Radio | Miranda Hart's Joke Shop, BBC Radio 2 (2008) |
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| Television Sitcoms |
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| Television Drama | Call the Midwife (2012–2015), role of Camilla 'Chummy' Fortescue-Cholmondeley-Browne |
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| Stage | Played Miss Hannigan in the West End production of Annie (announced 2017) |
| Presenting | Hosted the Royal Variety Performance in 2017 |
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| Awards | Three Royal Television Society awards and four British Comedy Awards for Miranda; four BAFTA nominations |
| Television Reality | The Celebrity Traitors (BBC One, series two, 2026), contestant |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was a classmate of sports presenter Clare Balding at Downe House. | |
| 2. In 2017 she became the first solo female presenter of the Royal Variety Performance in 105 years. | |
| 3. Her father commanded HMS Coventry, which was sunk during the Falklands War in 1982. |
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