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.[1]

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.[2]

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.[2]

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.[3]

Filmography

Director

Year Title Notes Ref
1981 When the Boat Comes In 2 episodes [4]
1980–1981 Juliet Bravo 6 episodes [5]
1980 The Trial of Lady Chatterley TV film [6]
1980 The Enigma Files 2 episodes [7] [8]
1979 The Deep Concern 2 episodes [9][10]
1978–1980 Enemy at the Door 6 episodes [11]
1978 BBC2 Play of the Week 1 episode [12]
1977 The Onedin Line 3 episodes [13]
1977 Warship 3 episodes [14][15]
1977 The Mackinnons 2 episodes [16][17]
1976 Sutherland's Law 2 episodes [18][19]
1976 Couples 2 episodes [20]
1976 Killers 1 episode [21]
1976 Life and Death of Penelope 1 episode [22]
1974–1975 Six Days of Justice 6 episodes [23]
1974–1975 Moody and Pegg 3 episodes [24][25]
1974–1975 Rooms 6 episodes [26][27]
1974 Dial M For Murder 6 episodes [28]
1974 Napoleon and Love 2 episodes [29][30]
1974 Bedtime Stories 1 episode
1973–1975 Public Eye 6 episodes [31]
1971–1973 The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes 7 episodes [32]
1972 Callan 1 episode [33]
1972 Man at the Top 1 episode [34]
1971 Brett 4 episodes
1971 The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder 1 episode [35]
1970–1971 Doomwatch 5 episodes [36]
1970 Ryan International 3 episodes
1969 Special Branch 1 episode [37]
1969 Detective 2 episodes [38][39]
1969 Tower of London: The Innocent TV Film
1969 Dr. Finlay's Casebook 1 episode
1968 The Root of All Evil? 1 episode [40]
1968 Mystery and Imagination 1 episode [41]
1967 Haunted 2 episodes
1966 Intrigue 1 episode
1965 Redcap 1 episode [42]
1964 Miss Adventure 3 episodes
1962–1972 Armchair Theatre 18 episodes [43] [44]
1964 The Protectors 3 episodes
1962–1964 The Avengers 7 episodes [45]
1962 Jezebel ex UK 2 episodes
1962 Out of This World 2 episodes [46][47]
1961 Tales of Mystery 1 episode
1961 ITV Play of the Week 1 episode [48]
1960–1961 No Hiding Place 4 episodes [49]
1959–1961 Boyd Q.C. 16 episodes [50][51]
1961 Top Secret 2 episodes
1960 Close-up 1 episode [52]
1958–1960 ITV Television Playhouse 2 episodes
1958 The Chinese Dagger 6 episodes
1957–1959 Murder Bag 10 episodes
1957 Destination Downing Street 8 episodes [53][54]
1957 The House That Jim Built
1956 Mr. Papingay's Ship 2 episodes
1955 The Little Round House 3 episodes

Producer

Year Title Notes Ref
1994 Under the Hammer 7 episodes [55]
1992 Maigret 6 episodes [56]
1990 Campion 8 episodes [57]
1989 Chelworth 8 episodes [58]
1983–1987 Bergerac 29 episodes [59]
1985 By the Sword Divided 10 episodes [60]
1982 Juliet Bravo 14 episodes [61]
1980 Enemy at the Door 13 episodes [62]
1971–1973 The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes 6 episodes [63]
1966–1968 Mystery and Imagination 18 episodes [64]
1961 ITV Play of the Week 1 episode
1958–1960 ITV Television Playhouse 2 episodes
1955 Simon's Treasure TV Movie [65]
1954 The Scarlet Eagle TV Movie

Writer

Year Title Notes Ref
1957 Dead Giveaway 6 episodes (From an idea by) [66]
1955 The Snow Queen 5 episodes (Adaptation) [67]

References

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