Miranda Hart

Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke (born 14 December 1972), known professionally as Miranda Hart, is an English actress, comedian, and writer. Following drama training at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, Hart began writing material for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and making appearances in various British sitcoms including Hyperdrive and Not Going Out.

Not Going Out
Hart was part of the first series' cast of Not Going Out, appearing once as an acupuncturist. From series two, she re-joined the show as a regular character, cleaner Barbara. The role of Barbara was created following impressive reviews from the show's producers of her portrayal of the acupuncturist.

She departed the show after two series as her own show Miranda was produced.

Other roles
Hart earned a British Comedy Award nomination for her role as Teal in two series of the BBC television comedy sci-fi sitcom Hyperdrive, which ran from January 2006 to August 2007.

Hart also appeared in even smaller roles in French & Saunders, My Family and Other Animals, Nighty Night, Absolutely Fabulous, The Vicar of Dibley, Lead Balloon, William and Mary, Smack the Pony, Stupid!, Monday Monday, and Angelos.

Hart is best known for her roles in Miranda and Call the Midwife.