Miriam Margolyes

2022 - 10 - 16

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Miriam Margolyes swears live on air about chancellor Jeremy Hunt (The Guardian)

Actor, 81, told BBC's Today programme she wished him luck in his new job but wanted to say 'Fuck you, bastard'

Webb quickly apologised for the language, adding: “Oh, no, no, no, you mustn’t say that. No, you can’t say that! [added herself](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/victoria-derbyshire-jeremy-hunt-wrong-name_uk_5cfe2cb3e4b02ee34779ee5f) to a long list of presenters who have inadvertently referred to him as “Jeremy Cunt”. [Jeremy Hunt](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/jeremy-hunt) “Fuck you, bastard” after his appearance on BBC Radio 4 just one day after he was [announced as the replacement](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/14/liz-truss-appoints-jeremy-hunt-as-chancellor-after-sacking-kwarteng) for Kwasi Kwarteng. The moment was shared widely on Twitter, including by Dino Sofos, the creator of the BBC’s Brexitcast, who described Margolyes’ comments as “possibly the greatest moment in the Today programme’s history”. [Miriam Margolyes](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/miriam-margolyes) shocked listeners by saying “Fuck you, bastard” about the new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, live on air on Saturday.

Miriam Margolyes swears on Radio 4 as she wishes new Chancellor ... (Messenger Newspapers)

The actress had been on the Today programme paying tribute to the late actor Robbie Coltrane, who died on Friday.

No, you can’t say that!” At the end of the interview she told the presenters Martha Kearney and Justin Webb that she had greeted Mr Hunt, who had been interviewed on Saturday morning’s programme before her. The 81-year-old actress, who is known to be outspoken during interviews, said she had wished Mr Hunt the best of luck, but added that she had wanted to use much stronger words towards him.

Miriam Margolyes swears live on air while discussing Jeremy Hunt (BBC News)

The actress told the BBC's Today programme she greeted the new chancellor, but wanted to say something else.

"Oh, no, no, no, you mustn't say that. No, you can't say that!" "Miriam Margolyes" was trending on Twitter after the show, with people sharing clips of the radio interview.

Robbie Coltrane's Harry Potter Co-Star Miriam Margolyes Tells UK ... (Deadline)

Miriam Margolyes delighted BBC listeners with her F-bomb to new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt after her fulsome tribute to Robbie Coltrane.

He was exceptional.” She called him “unique and irreplaceable.” The best of luck.'” Margolyes played Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films alongside Coltrane who starred as Hagrid, and had previously starred with him in TV comedy shows.

Miriam Margolyes says 'f--- you, b------d' live on air in attack on ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Actress, 81, had been on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme paying tribute to the late actor Robbie Coltrane.

Paying tribute to Coltrane, Margoyles said: “I just feel furious he’s died. Webb quickly apologised for the language, adding: "Oh, no, no, no, you mustn't say that. What I really wanted to say (was) 'f--- you, you b-----d' but you can't say that."

Miriam Margolyes a 'national treasure' after Jeremy Hunt 'f*** you' on ... (Liverpool Echo)

The actress was reacting to Mr Hunt's appointment on BBC Radio 4's Today programme when she admitted she wished she'd told the chancellor: "F**k you, you b***** ...

The moment was shared by Dino Sofos, creator of the BBC’s Brexitcast, who described Margolyes' comments as "possibly the greatest moment in the Today programme’s history." We’ll have to have you out of the studio now." Paul Thompson said: "I love Miriam Margolyes, she's a force of nature. The co-hosts rushed to apologise, with Webb appearing to laugh as he said: "Oh no no no you mustn’t say that. The sacking comes after Mr Kwarteng's shock budget announcement last month led to widespread economic chaos. It was announced yesterday that Mr Hunt, who has previously held the titles of Foreign Secretary and Health Secretary, would replace

Miriam Margolyes' foul-mouthed rant about Jeremy Hunt leaves BBC ... (Surrey Live)

The beloved British-Australian actor was reacting to the Surrey MP taking over from Kwasi Kwarteng after the latter's catastrophic mini budget caused the value ...

The Prime Minister’s recognised that, that’s why I’m here." It was quickly announced that Mr Hunt would be taking over at Number 11. [Kwasi Kwarteng's letter in full and funniest reactions](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kwasi-kwartengs-letter-full-after-25264064) [Energy bill payment key dates and when you'll get £400](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/energy-bill-payment-key-dates-25157754) [Liz Truss sacks Kwasi Kwarteng - is it time for the PM to go next?](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/liz-truss-sacks-chancellor-kwasi-25264214) [Is Kwasi Kwarteng the shortest-serving chancellor in UK history?](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/kwasi-kwarteng-sacked-shortest-serving-25264289) [Refugee's moving letter to Gary Lineker after staying in his Surrey home](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/refugees-moving-letter-gary-lineker-25262061) However, she went on to reveal what she really wanted to say. “Oh no no no you mustn’t say that,” replied Webb. Miriam Margolyes launched into a foul-mouthed rant about new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt live on BBC radio, leaving the presenters squirming. [Ms Truss'](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/all-about/liz-truss) rival Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest, also appeared to rule out an early election, and insisted that voters now wanted stability and in 18 months’ time would be able to "judge" the prime minister at the ballot box. [Kwasi Kwarteng's own constituents rejoice over his sacking](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kwasi-kwarteng-was-out-depth-25265751) [Mr Kwarteng](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/all-about/kwasi-kwarteng) was asked on Friday (October 14) by Prime Minister Liz Truss to [step down](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/kwasi-kwartengs-letter-full-after-25264064) from his role and now has the unenviable tag of being one of the country's [shortest-serving Chancellors.](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/kwasi-kwarteng-sacked-shortest-serving-25264289) Ms Truss had cut short his trip to the US and summoned him back to Downing Street where he was sacked. [Tory](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/all-about/conservative-party) leadership contender, former Foreign Secretary, Health Secretary and Culture Secretary, told Sky News: "It was a mistake when we’re going to be asking for difficult decisions across the board on tax and spending to cut the rate of tax paid by the very wealthiest. [tax rises](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-council-tax-rises-residents-23232752) could form part of a painful fiscal package designed to restore market confidence in the UK. "And what I really want to say was, ‘F*** you, bastard.’ But you can't say that," she said. [Mr Hunt](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/all-about/jeremy-hunt) in the [BBC](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/all-about/bbc) Radio 4 studio, Miriam offered him some kind words: "When I saw him there," she told the hosts Justin Webb and Martha Kearney, “I said, ‘You’ve got a hell of a job, best of luck'."

Miriam Margolyes says 'f*** you, bastard' live on Radio 4's Today ... (The Independent)

'Oh no, no, no, you mustn't say that. We'll have to have you out of the studio now,' said presenter Justin Webb.

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