Miriam Margolyes stars in new UK comedy

Miriam Margolyes has filmed a new UK comedy called Bucket (not to be confused with Hyacinth Bucket!).

She will play the mother of a reserved, high school teacher played by Frog Stone, who is also the project’s writer.

Miriam Margolyes plays Mim, an eccentric free spirit who believes 70 is the new 40. But when Mim reveals she is dying and wants to go on a road trip to tick items off her preposterous bucket list, Fran feels that she has no choice but to come along for the ride.

Shane Allen, Controller, BBC Comedy Commissioning, says: “Miriam Margolyes gives her comedy masterclass in growing old disgracefully. This is a raucous, ribald and irreverent charting of the mother-daughter dynamic, laced with tenderness and truth throughout. It turns every stock cliché of the sitcom mum on its head and tells it like it really is. Miriam is a force of nature whose eccentric essence buzzes on screen and Frog brings it all to life with a brutal honesty. It’s a quintessential BBC Four comedy that is at times hilarious and by turns very moving.”

Cassian Harrison, Channel Editor, BBC Four, says: “Bucket is another example of BBC Four’s terrific narrative in singular and innovative comedy, unpacking worlds we don’t normally see on television. In this spiky yet always affectionate journey through the trials and tribulations of old age we look forward to welcoming one of Britain’s greatest acting talents back to the small screen.”

As yet there is no word on when the 4 part series will air in Australia.