45 h. ago Harry Potter legend Miriam Margolyes wishes she had accent of Scots dad from Gorbals

Dr Joseph Margolyes was loved by his daughter but unlike the actress, he was far from outspoken and leant on his wife Ruth to do the talking for him.

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4 d. ago Miriam Margolyes addresses rumours of 'my imminent demise' as she shares health fears

In recent years Miriam Margolyes has spoken at length about her health problems, including heart surgery and her views on whether she would opt for assisted dying

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5 d. ago Miriam Margolyes says 'that's wonderful' as she opens up on health battle

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has opened up on her recent health struggles as she said that she is "loving being alive" after undergoing a gruelling operation

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1 week ago Unpublished sketches of Charles Dickens go on display for first time

A one-off set of pen, ink and watercolour sketches of the English playwright can be seen at the Charles Dickens Museum in London.

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1 week ago Miriam Margolyes 'wants to be put down' if health deteriorates further in update

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has shared her support for assisted dying after sharing her health conditions - including the need for knee surgery that she fears she would not survive

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1 week ago Harry Potter star reassures fans with health update after 'death's door' worries

Actress Miriam Margolyes talks about assisted dying and 'letting her body down' in new health update.

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1 week ago The Scotsman Fringe First awards: The best photos from Fringe First awards as final four winners revealed

The ceremony featured special guest presenter Miriam Margolyes

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1 week ago Miriam Margolyes issues health update after fears she was 'at death's door'

Miriam Margolyes, who has appeared in the Harry Potter film series and Call the Midwife, has now shared an update on her health in an interview published this week

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1 week ago Miriam Margolyes refuses operation that ‘needs to be done’ for heartbreaking reason

Miriam Margolyes, known for roles on Harry Potter and The Age of Innocence, made the revelation after being quizzed if she could recall a certain moment in her life when she first 'felt old'

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1 week ago Miriam Margolyes fears 'I wouldn't recover' as she refuses to undergo essential operation

The BAFTA-winning actress, known for roles on Harry Potter and The Age of Innocence, made the revelation after being asked if she could recall a specific moment in her life when she first 'felt old'

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1 week ago Miriam Margolyes makes £10,000 gift to Gaza and Edinburgh Festival Fringe fund charities

Miriam Margolyes has split the money between two charities

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3 w. ago Miriam Margolyes says 'you can't cancel me' amid calls for her to be stripped of OBE

Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes has been vocal in calling out Israel's actions in Gaza as she stands by her statements amid calls for her OBE to be taken from her

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3 w. ago ‘It’s a brigade of old gits!’ Miriam Margolyes, Andy Linden and the older performers storming Edinburgh

At a festival so often dominated by bold young talent, it’s veteran performers stealing the spotlight this year. We meet them – from household names to octogenarian newcomersMiriam Margolyes is ensconced in the garden room of a fancy Edinburgh hotel, framed by tasteful greenery and smiling for a fan who wants a selfie. Apple-cheeked and foul-mouthed, she is gracious with the passing stranger, though she warns me later: “If somebody pisses me off, I’ll say: ‘Now listen to me, I’m 84!’” She pauses. “But I don’t see why they should!” she adds with a laugh.Margolyes is returning to Edinburgh for the second year running with an upgraded version of her acclaimed showcase based on the characters of Charles Dickens, her favourite author. “Same old cunt, even older,” reads the flyer. “It could be the last time, but don’t bank on it!” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'Outstanding' wartime drama hailed 'a magical escape' by fans

The film was written and directed by actor Charles Dance and it is based on a 1908 short story by William J. Locke. Some huge names starred in the movie, including Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Miriam Margolyes

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4 w. ago "I nearly died at the Fringe, but worse, my show was cut short" – actor Andy Linden on his Edinburgh nightmare

Actor/writer Andy Linden gives us the lowdown on nearly dying - literally - at the Fringe in 2022, and his triumphant return to Edinburgh this year

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4 w. ago Tattoo organisers make ‘difficult decision’ to cancel performance due to storm

The Fringe by the Sea at North Berwick has also been cancelled on Monday amid concerns about high winds brought about by Storm Floris.

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4 w. ago SCOTLAND: Tattoo organisers make ‘difficult decision’ to cancel performance due to storm

The Fringe by the Sea at North Berwick has also been cancelled on Monday amid concerns about high winds brought about by Storm Floris.

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