The Romesh Ranganathan Show Miriam Margolyes on Harry Potter, Blackadder & How To Be Confident
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May 3, 2026 Miriam Margolyes, BAFTA-winning character actress and author known for Blackadder and Harry Potter, shares candid stories from a long stage and screen career. She talks about her documentary, writing a new book, touring and why ageing made her bolder. Expect frank takes on fame, politics, live audiences and some delightfully unfiltered moments.
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Cameo Made A Big Financial Difference
- Miriam reveals substantial earnings from Cameo, initially reported as £320,000 then updated to about £570,000.
- She used Cameo income to gain financial freedom and criticises political figures using the platform.
Limit Cameo Work To Protect Your Life
- Be generous with your time but set limits when helping others.
- Miriam uses Cameo two hours a day to give pep talks while preserving life balance and gratitude for the income it provides.
Brutal Honesty On Ageing And Confidence
- Miriam candidly describes the worst and best parts of being in her 80s.
- She says pelvic floor weakness makes her carry spare underwear, but ageing freed her confidence to enter rooms and talk to people unafraid.
