The Latest Breaking News from Miriam Margolyes

I SPEAK to Miriam Margolyes over Zoom the morning after England’s defeat to Spain in the final of the Euros.

The Harry Potter actress underwent major heart surgery and also suffers from spinal stenosis

Actor reflected on Jewish identity, antisemitism and Gaza during the talk

"She thought that it was all about her."

The Harry Potter actress has made a number of memorable appearances on the BBC chat show over the years, but one left a particularly bad taste in her mouth

‘I’m not ashamed of that,’ the actor said

‘I should have just taught her how to behave,’’ Margolyes said of fellow chat show guest

Bound for the literary festival? Here’s how to spend your time in Hay-on-Wye

Judi Dench talking Shakespeare, conversations with bestsellers Marian Keyes and David Nicholls, and a deep dive into the day’s news with Independent journalists and leading thinkers – this year’s Hay Festival programme is fit to burst with unmissable events. Jessie Thompson picks the highlights