For the first time, author Sophie Johnson reveals the story behind
Miranda's rise to fame. The comedian was born in Torquay in 1972, yet
despite graduating with a degree in politiME, she always wanted to be a
comedian. In 2002 she performed at the Edinburgh Festival, and her early
career was followed by Jennifer Saunders, who cast Miranda in an Ab Fab
Christmas special. TV roles such as The Vicar of Dibley, Nighty Night,
Hyperdrive and Not Going Out followed - before Miranda Hart's Joke Shop
was commissioned by BBC Radio 2 in 2008, leading to the development of
the smash hit series Miranda, which made her a household name. Since
then, Miranda has branched out into straight acting, with a
highly-acclaimed role in BBC drama Call the Midwife. She is the newest
comedy legend to capture the imagination of the public - this is her
full story.