Jonathan Alwyn

Jonathan Alwyn
Born(1930-10-10)10 October 1930
London, England
Died29 August 2021(2021-08-29) (aged 90)
London, England
OccupationsTelevision director, television producer
RelativesWilliam Alwyn (father)
Nicholas Alwyn (brother)
Joe Alwyn (grandson)

Jonathan Alwyn (10 October 1930 – 29 August 2021) was a British television director and producer, known for his work on Mystery and Imagination, The Avengers , and The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes.

Early life

Jonathan Alwyn was born on 10 October 1930 in London, England. He was the son of composer William Alwyn and his first wife, Olive Alwyn. He had a younger brother, Nicholas Alwyn.

Career

Alwyn began his career in theatre, working as a stage manager at the Young Vic Theatre in 1950 under George Devine. The following year, he joined The Old Vic Theatre Company in a similar role.

In 1953, Alwyn moved into television, working in the children's department of BBC Television. He continued to work in television as a producer and director throughout his career.

Personal life

In March 1957, Alwyn married Pamela Jackson. They had two children, including documentary filmmaker Richard Alwyn. He was also the grandfather of actor Joe Alwyn.

Filmography

Director

YearTitleNotesRef
1981When the Boat Comes In2 episodes
1980–1981Juliet Bravo6 episodes
1980The Trial of Lady ChatterleyTV film
1980The Enigma Files2 episodes
1979The Deep Concern2 episodes
1978–1980Enemy at the Door6 episodes
1978BBC2 Play of the Week1 episode
1977The Onedin Line3 episodes
1977Warship3 episodes
1977The Mackinnons2 episodes
1976Sutherland's Law2 episodes
1976Couples2 episodes
1976Killers1 episode
1976Life and Death of Penelope1 episode
1974–1975Six Days of Justice6 episodes
1974–1975Moody and Pegg3 episodes
1974–1975Rooms6 episodes
1974Dial M For Murder6 episodes
1974Napoleon and Love2 episodes
1974Bedtime Stories1 episode
1973–1975Public Eye6 episodes
1971–1973The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes7 episodes
1972Callan1 episode
1972Man at the Top1 episode
1971Brett4 episodes
1971The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder1 episode
1970–1971Doomwatch5 episodes
1970Ryan International3 episodes
1969Special Branch1 episode
1969Detective2 episodes
1969Tower of London: The InnocentTV Film
1969Dr. Finlay's Casebook1 episode
1968The Root of All Evil?1 episode
1968Mystery and Imagination1 episode
1967Haunted2 episodes
1966Intrigue1 episode
1965Redcap1 episode
1964Miss Adventure3 episodes
1962–1972Armchair Theatre18 episodes
1964The Protectors3 episodes
1962–1964The Avengers7 episodes
1962Jezebel ex UK2 episodes
1962Out of This World2 episodes
1961Tales of Mystery1 episode
1961ITV Play of the Week1 episode
1960–1961No Hiding Place4 episodes
1959–1961Boyd Q.C.16 episodes
1961Top Secret2 episodes
1960Close-up1 episode
1958–1960ITV Television Playhouse2 episodes
1958The Chinese Dagger6 episodes
1957–1959Murder Bag10 episodes
1957Destination Downing Street8 episodes
1957The House That Jim Built
1956Mr. Papingay's Ship2 episodes
1955The Little Round House3 episodes

Producer

YearTitleNotesRef
1994Under the Hammer7 episodes
1992Maigret6 episodes
1990Campion8 episodes
1989Chelworth8 episodes
1983–1987Bergerac29 episodes
1985By the Sword Divided10 episodes
1982Juliet Bravo14 episodes
1980Enemy at the Door13 episodes
1971–1973The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes6 episodes
1966–1968Mystery and Imagination18 episodes
1961ITV Play of the Week1 episode
1958–1960ITV Television Playhouse2 episodes
1955Simon's TreasureTV Movie
1954The Scarlet EagleTV Movie

Writer

YearTitleNotesRef
1957Dead Giveaway6 episodes (From an idea by)
1955The Snow Queen5 episodes (Adaptation)

References

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