Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes is a British-Australian actress and author, best known for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films and for extensive stage, screen, and voice work.
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Aug 28, 2026
Lean Left
Her public criticism of John Cleese has been countered by his response, keeping the feud in the news.
Labour audiences might see this as a trivial distraction, but it also reflects ongoing debates about social conduct and freedom of speech in the arts.