Miriam Margolyes 'appalled' after hearing student bullying story Miriam Margolyes was left in shock during the final episode of her BBC Two series, A New Australian Adventure, upon hearing a harrowing tale that "appalled" her. The renowned Harry Potter actress journeyed to the remote mining community of Broken Hill, located in the Australian outback, where she encountered 14-year-old Abbie. The youngster has bravely initiated The Rainbow Shoelace project, which offers support to individuals facing homophobia.
Abbie, who proudly identifies as queer, shared with Margolyes the intense opposition she's faced, revealing that her efforts had led to bullying at school and even death threats. "The backlash made me feel completely terrified, and I quickly saw my inner sense of pride diminish," Abbie confessed, visibly disheartened. Margolyes, deeply moved by what she heard, gave Abbie a tender embrace, assuring her: "That's awful, I can't bear that," reports the Mirror .
READ MORE: Best BBC shows on iPlayer now from The Jetty and The Outlaws to Happy Valley [LATEST] Miriam Margolyes was left appalled after being told a story (Image: BBC) In a bid to offer comfort and encouragement, Miriam remarked: "They're just pathetic and you will not give up your project, you are you and you are changing the world and you're magnificent." She further inspired Abbie with heartfelt words of affirmation: "What you have to face is that you have courage and in that courage, you've forged an idea which .