Miranda Hart's life from dad's traumatic war ordeal to ongoing health battles

While Miranda Hart is well-loved for her ability to spark laughter, behind the scenes she's been waging a personal war with physical and mental health issues.The festive spirit ramps up as classic shows like the cherished comedy series 'Miranda' return to our televisions to unite families with some hearty chuckles.Fans of the sitcom can enjoy its return tonight, Monday, December 9, with an encore airing at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer, featuring the eponymous Hart alongside Strictly Come Dancings very own finalist, Sarah Hadland, playing Stevie.With her series hitting prime time once more, let's delve into what makes this 51-year-old comedienne tick.Hart heralds from Torquay, Devon, where she was born in December 1972 but later laid her roots in Petersfield, Hampshire.

She boasts an education from an independent boarding school for girls.The comedic talent is the progeny of Captain David Hart Dyke, her father, who valiantly served in the Royal Navy.

He commanded HMS Coventry, which faced a tragic fate when it was struck down by Argentine Skyhawk jets in 1982 amid the Falklands War, plummeting into the depths of the South Atlantic.Despite the profound disaster, wherein 19 of the 300 crew members perished, Hart's father survived against the odds.Reflecting on that harrowing day, he recounted to The Telegraph in 2012: "It was black, with people on fire.

I was momentarily stunned and came round seconds later, and eventually stumbled out into clear air and got out to the upper deck."As she brings joy to TV screens, Hart, off-screen, combats bouts of "acute anxiety".