We need to stick together on this one.
I think a lot of people fail to see the satirical nature of what Miranda Hart is achieving with Miranda. She has managed to poke real fun at the post Bridget Jones West London set, as well as mixing up a timeless mix of 'Carry On' slapstick, Frank Spencer...
I quite like it. Perhaps I'm reading too much into it, but I see it as a playful send up of your old fashioned Hi-de-hi, 'allo 'allo vintage. It's actually quite clever in it's own way.