JANET MUNRO T V APPEARANCES
The following is the known list of TV/Radio appearances, mostly ‘Plays’ that Janet appeared in, both in the UK and the USA from the period 1954 up to 1972. Special thanks is due to Dick Buckman in London for his amazing research in compiling this list.
If you should have any additions, corrections, additional information, no matter how small PLEASE do contact me at lpbyrne@ireland.com
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Transmission Date
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Title |
Production Co. / Country
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Comments |
15th. Nov. 1954 |
I Capture the Castle |
BBC TV ( UK )
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45 minute segment broadcast Live from Oldham Coliseum Theatre. The programme was seen throughout the British Isles but due to a transmitter failure was NOT seen in the Oldham area of Lancashire
Janet played Rose Mortmain .
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3rd. Jan to 21 st. Feb 1956 |
Big City |
Associated Rediffusion (UK) Series of eight 30 minute plays.
“Stories From The Streets Of The World”
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Devised and written by Ted Willis
Unclear which episode Janet appeared in. Most likely episode 6 transmitted live on 14 th Feb 1956 .
She was uncredited.
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20th. Oct. 1957 (Original scheduled transmission date)
22nd June 1958 (Actual transmission date) |
Trial By Candlelight |
ABC TV ( UK )
Armchair Theatre |
Directed by Wolf Rilla.
With Milo O’Shea, Michael Gwynn, Freda Jackson and Ferdy Mayne
Janet played Anne Ridley
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15th. Nov. 1957 |
One Of Us |
Associated Rediffusion ( UK )
Television Playhouse |
Directed by Tania Lieven
With Robert Shaw, Billie Whitelaw, Roger Gage and Charles Leno.
Janet played Sally Mathers although there is evidence that she took over the feminine lead role of Joan Thomas from Billie Whitelaw at the last moment, due to Whitelaw taking ill. ? |
6th. Dec. 1957 |
Pick Up Girl |
Granada TV ( UK)
Television Playhouse |
Directed by Herbert Wise.
With Andre Morell, Neil McCallum, Percy Herbert and Liam Gaffney
This is the Play seen by Disney casting agent Maud Spector which led to Janet being auditioned by Walt for the role of Katie O’Gill in Darby O’Gill and the Little People.
Janet played Elizabeth Collins
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21st. Feb 1958 |
Lace On Her Petticoat |
Associated Rediffusion ( UK )
Television Playhouse |
Directed by Tania Lieven.
With Duncan Lamont and Noelle Middleton.
Janet played a 12 year old girl, Elspeth McNairn .
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28th. May 1958 |
Martin Kane Private Investigator |
ABC TV ( UK )
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30 minute TV series with William Gargan as Martin Kane P.I.
Episode 31 entitled “The Heiress”.
With Brian Reece, Eunice Gayson and Harry Fowler.
Janet played Kitty |
21st. Dec. 1958 |
The Deaf Heart |
ABC TV ( UK )
Armchair Theatre |
Directed by Philip Saville.
With Graydon Gould, Stratford Johns and Paul Rogers.
Janet played Ruth Cornelius
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5th. Feb. 1959 |
Berkeley Square |
NBC TV ( USA )
Hallmark Hall Of Fame |
With John Kerr.
Janet played Helen Pettigrew . |
18th. Dec 1960 |
Walt Disney Presents |
ABC TV ( USA ) |
Episode entitled
Escape to Paradise/Water Birds
Janet played herself |
7th. Feb 1961 |
Time Remembered |
NBC TV ( USA )
Hallmark Hall Of Fame
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With Christopher Plummer & Dame Edith Evans.
Janet played Amanda |
8th. April 1961 |
Juke Box Jury |
BBC TV ( UK )
Pop Panel Programme |
With David Jacobs, Cliff Richard and Ray Orchard. |
23rd. Sept 1961 |
Juke Box Jury |
BBC TV ( UK )
Pop Panel Programme |
With David Jacobs, Howard Keel, Jane Asher & Jimmy Young.
Janet made several appearances on this weekly programme
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13th. April 1962 |
Here’s Hollywood |
NBC TV ( USA ) |
Janet interviewed by Jack Linkletter in England for this American TV Programme |
13th. May 1962 |
Girl In A Birdcage |
ABC TV ( UK )
Armchair Theatre |
Directed by Charles Jarrott.
With Brenda Bruce, Diana King and Diana Beevers.
Janet played Juliet.
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30th. Sept 1962
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Afternoon Of A Nymph |
ABC TV ( UK )
Armchair Theatre |
Directed by Philip Saville
With Ian Hendry, Jeremy Lloyd and Peter Butterworth
Janet played Elaine
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15th. Feb 1967 |
Turn Off If You Know The Ending |
BBC2 TV ( UK )
Thirty Minute Theatre |
Directed by John Glenister .
With Peter Barkworth and Sheila Grant
Janet played Carol .
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2nd. May 1968 |
The Admirable Crichton |
NBC TV ( USA )
Hallmark Hall Of Fame |
With Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna.
Janet played Tweeney.
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2nd. Oct. 1968 |
Flower Dew |
Thames TV ( UK )
Premiere (Series of 5 Live Teleplays) |
Directed by Dennis Vance.
60 minute Play with Anthony Booth, John Welsh and Edward Fox.
Janet played Dr Constance Morris .
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28th. Dec 1968
To
18th. Jan. 1969
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The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall |
BBC 2 TV ( UK )
Series with 4 Episodes |
Directed by Peter Sasdy.
With Bryan Marshall and Megs Jenkins.
Janet in all 4 episodes as Helen
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28th. Jan 1971 |
The Piano |
BBC 1 TV ( UK )
Play For Today |
Directed by James Cellan Jones
With Glyn Owen, Leo Franklyn and Hilda Barry
Janet played Mabel Duckworth
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27th. July 1971 |
Late Night Extra |
BBC Radio ( UK ) |
Interview with Keith Fordyce
Janet talks about her Disney career and her first appearance in a Play in London ’s West End . “Look No Hands” at the Fortune Theatre, Covent Garden , London .
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25th. Aug. 1971 |
Janet Munro & The Cinema |
BBC Radio 1 and 2 ( UK ) |
45 minute programme.
Janet talks about her acting career with a personal selection of her favourite film music
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23rd. Jan to
26th. March 1972 |
Adam Smith |
Granada TV ( UK ) Series
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Directed by Brian Mills.
With Andrew Keir, Brigit Forsyth and Tom Conti.
Janet appeared In 5 Episodes between 23 rd Jan 1972 and 26 th March 1972 and played Elizabeth Crichton
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