The show runs for six weeks as a summer filler, and is overseen by Miriam O'Callaghan, a co-presenter of Prime Time.

The Duckworth Lewis Method made their television debut on Saturday Night with Miriam in 2009's season opener.

[1] The first two series were pre-recorded show was broadcast on Saturday nights after the main evening news, lasting approximately 60 minutes.

[5][6] People such as Mary Coughlan, Enda Kenny, Cherie Blair and Jade Goody appeared on the series.

[10] O'Callaghan also got her first radio programme, filling in for Eamon Dunphy on Miriam Meets....[11] Newly elected politician George Lee was one of the first guests of the fifth series.