BBC2 orders second run of Miranda
BBC2 has ordered a second series of Miranda, the sitcom starring Miranda Hart.
A new series of Miranda has been commissioned by BBC2 Photo: BBC
The first series of the show, which concluded last night, began in November and was based on her BBC Radio 4 series Miranda Hart’s Joke Shop.
It co-starred Patricia Hodge and Sally Phillips.
Hart broke the news of the second series on her Twiiter account, saying she was pleased to announce the BBC has said “yes to a second series for next year”.
Miranda, which aired at 8.30pm on Monday nights, averaged 2.52m viewers over its first five episodes.
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