Morgan was born in Farnworth, Greater Manchester,[1] on 5 October 1975,[2][3] to Peter, a physiotherapist and Eirwen (née Roderick) a stay-at-home mother.
[7] She said in a 2020 interview: "There were a few actors on [my father]'s side of the family: Julie Goodyear, Frank Finlay and Jack Wild.
"[8] Morgan had a small acting role, as Dawn in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, before taking various other mundane jobs, including as a dental assistant, a telemarketer, a potato peeler at a chip shop, selling Avon, and boxing up worming tablets in a factory.
Morgan is perhaps best known for her deadpan portrayal of Philomena Cunk, a dim-witted, ill-informed, yet earnest interviewer and commentator on history, culture and current affairs.
The character first appeared on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe (2013–2015), including as the presenter of a regular segment titled "Moments of Wonder".
[30] She also plays receptionist Talia in Sky's comedy drama Mount Pleasant and Liz in the BBC Two sitcom Motherland.
The character returned in August 2020 for the full series Mandy, with Shaun Ryder, Maxine Peake, and Natalie Cassidy in guest roles.
[34] Also in 2020, Morgan played Gemma Nerrick in the British mockumentary Death to 2020, created by Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones.
[citation needed] In 2024 Morgan starred in the music video for Paul Heaton's "Fish 'N' Chip Supper".
[39] In December 2024, Morgan starred in the Aardman Animations production, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl as local news reporter Onya Doorstep.
[40] Morgan lives in the Bloomsbury district of London with her partner, BBC comedy producer Ben Caudell.
It's been my only ambition, ever since my dad introduced me to the genius of the great comedians: Tony Hancock, Woody Allen, people like that.
"[7] In July 2023, Morgan was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bolton for her contribution to television and comedy.