Miranda Connell

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Miranda Connell (born 3 August 1938, Stansted, Essex [1] ) is an English actress who was a Play School presenter on the BBC. [2]

She attended Elmhurst Ballet School and the Cheltenham Ladies' College, then appeared on stage in Stratford-upon-Avon and the West End. She was in the 1957 comedy Silver Wedding by Michael Clayton Hutton.

On television she is best known for being a Play School presenter from May 1966 to April 1975. She also appeared as Lady Agatha in the 1957 film The Admirable Crichton , and in various cult TV shows including The Avengers , Dixon of Dock Green , Armchair Theatre , Paul Temple and Special Branch .

She is married to actor Edward de Souza.

References

  1. Noble, Peter (1960). British Film and Television Year Book. Volume 10. British and American Press. p. 72.
  2. "BFI Screenonline: Play School (1964-88)". www.screenonline.org.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2024.