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."Pamela Alwyn Obituary", Legacy.com. Accessed August 8, 2026.

Filmography

Director Year Title Notes Ref 1981 When the Boat Comes In 2 episodes "The Geordie and the American Hero: Revisiting Classic Hollywood Masculinity in When the Boat Comes In", Journal of British Cinema and Television, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2007. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1980–1981 Juliet Bravo 6 episodes BFI Screenonline, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1980 The Trial of Lady Chatterley TV film BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1980 The Enigma Files 2 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1979 The Deep Concern 2 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1978–1980 Enemy at the Door 6 episodes "BFI Screenonline: Enemy at the Door (1978-80)", BFI Screenonline. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1978 BBC2 Play of the Week 1 episode BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1977 The Onedin Line 3 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1977 Warship 3 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1977 The Mackinnons 2 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1976 Sutherland's Law 2 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1976 Couples 2 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1976 Killers 1 episode BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1976 Life and Death of Penelope 1 episode BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1974–1975 Six Days of Justice 6 episodes "BFI Screenonline: Six Days of Justice (1972-75)", BFI Screenonline. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1974–1975 Moody and Pegg 3 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1974–1975 Rooms 6 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1974 Dial M For Murder 6 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1974 Napoleon and Love 2 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1974 Bedtime Stories 1 episode 1973–1975 Public Eye 6 episodes "BFI Screenonline: Public Eye (1965-75) Credits", BFI Screenonline. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1971–1973 The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes 7 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1972 Callan 1 episode BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1972 Man at the Top 1 episode BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1971 Brett 4 episodes 1971 The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder 1 episode BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1970–1971 Doomwatch 5 episodes "BFI Screenonline: Doomwatch (1970-72) Credits", BFI Screenonline. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1970 Ryan International 3 episodes 1969 Special Branch 1 episode "BFI Screenonline: Special Branch (1969-74) Credits", BFI Screenonline. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1969 Detective 2 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1969 Tower of London: The Innocent TV Film 1969 Dr. Finlay's Casebook 1 episode 1968 The Root of All Evil? 1 episode 1968 Mystery and Imagination 1 episode "Authorship, Creativity and Personalisation in US Television Drama", Tom Steward, PhD thesis, University of Warwick, September 2010. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1967 Haunted 2 episodes 1966 Intrigue 1 episode 1965 Redcap 1 episode BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1964 Miss Adventure 3 episodes 1962–1972 Armchair Theatre 18 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1964 The Protectors 3 episodes 1962–1964 The Avengers 7 episodes "BFI Screenonline: Avengers, The (1961-69) Credits", BFI Screenonline. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1962 Jezebel ex UK 2 episodes 1962 Out of This World 2 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1961 Tales of Mystery 1 episode 1961 ITV Play of the Week 1 episode BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1960–1961 No Hiding Place 4 episodes "BFI Screenonline: No Hiding Place (1959-67) Credits", BFI Screenonline. Accessed August 8, 2026.1959–1961 Boyd Q.C. 16 episodes BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1961 Top Secret 2 episodes 1960 Close-up 1 episode BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 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 BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 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 "Under the hammer", Williamsburg Regional Library. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1992 Maigret 6 episodes "Mystery! Maigret–Part I Maigret Sets a Trap", Variety, 8 de outubro de 1992. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1990 Campion 8 episodes "MYSTERY!: CAMPION, SERIES 2: MYSTERY MILE {PART 2 OF 2} (TV)", Paley Center for Media. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1989 Chelworth 8 episodes "Chelworth", OSOBNOSTI.CZ. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1983–1987 Bergerac 29 episodes "BFI Screenonline: Bergerac (1981-91)", BFI Screenonline. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1985 By the Sword Divided 10 episodes "By The Sword Divided Returns A Little Sharper", Chicago Tribune, September 4, 1988. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1982 Juliet Bravo 14 episodes "BFI Screenonline: Juliet Bravo (1980-85) Credits", BFI Screenonline. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1980 Enemy at the Door 13 episodes 1971–1973 The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes 6 episodes 1966–1968 Mystery and Imagination 18 episodes 1961 ITV Play of the Week 1 episode 1958–1960 ITV Television Playhouse 2 episodes 1955 Simon's Treasure TV Movie "Simon's Treasure", Kino.oceniamy.to. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1954 The Scarlet Eagle TV Movie

Writer Year Title Notes Ref 1957 Dead Giveaway 6 episodes (From an idea by) BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026. 1955 The Snow Queen 5 episodes (Adaptation) BFI Collections Search, British Film Institute. Accessed August 8, 2026.

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