Person

Katy Manning

Acting · Born 1949-10-14 · Guildford, Surrey, England

Catherine Ann "Katy" Manning (born 14 October 1946) is a British actress. Although she has made many appearances on both screen and stage, Manning is best known for her part as the companion Jo Grant in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. Manning initially played the role regularly from 1971 to 1973 but also reprised the role in the Doctor Who spin-off The 'Sarah Jane Adventures' in 2010, and 'Power Of The Doctor' in 2022. She is also well known for voicing Iris Wildthyme in the audio series 'Iris Wildthyme' for Big Finish Productions since 2005.

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  Doctor Who

  Jo Grant

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  The Sarah Jane Adventures

  Jo Jones

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  Doctor Who Confidential

  2005

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  Softly, Softly

  1966

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  Target

  Joanne

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  Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa

  Self

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  Tales of the Tardis

  Jo Jones

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  Hello Sailor!

  2008

• My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen

  Self

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  Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks

  Jo Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)

• 2025Go Figure: More Than A Toy StorySelf
• 2025The Doctor Who Escape Room: Team Third DoctorSelf
• 2023Tales of the TardisJo Jones
• 2023Time and Atlantis: Chronicling The Time Monster
• 2023Doctor Who: Defenders of Earth!Jo Jones
• 2020Doctor Who: Return of the AutonsJo Jones
• 2020Jeepers CreepersSelf - Fantasy Lover (voice)
• 2020Convention CultureSelf
• 2020Farewell, Sarah JaneJo Jones
• 2019Doctor Who and the Third Man
• 2019The Doctors: Heroes!
• 2019Doctor Who: Hello Boys!Jo Jones
• 2018Doctor Who: Behind the SofaSelf
• 2017The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years
• 2014Evil Never DiesSusan Payne
• 2013The Five(ish) Doctors RebootSelf
• 2013A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
• 2012Axon Stations!
• 2012Tales of Television CentreSelf
• 2012Run For Your WifeExercising Woman
• 2011IMC Needs You!
• 2011Oakie's Outback AdventuresOakie
• 2011Life on EarthSelf
• 2011The Doctor's MoriartySelf
• 2011My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth SladenSelf
• 2010Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2Jo Grant (archive footage)
• 2009The Perfect Scenario: Lost Frontiers
• 2009The Perfect Scenario: The End of Dreams
• 2009Roger Delgado: The Master
• 2008The Ties That Bind UsJo Grant (archive footage)
• 2008Hello Sailor!
• 2007The Sarah Jane AdventuresJo Jones
• 2006When Darkness FallsMiss Harrington
• 2005Doctor Who: A New DimensionSelf
• 2005Doctor Who Confidential
• 2002Katy Manning's World Down Under
• 2002Jungle Girl and the Lost Island of Dinosaursvoice
• 2001ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
• 2000Gloria's HouseGloria Nit
• 2000Easter in BunnylandCosmo Mouse (voice)
• 1999D4 The Trojan DogCosmo Mouse (voice)
• 1998Lust in SpaceSelf
• 1998Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
• 1993Police 5: The MasterJo Grant (archive footage)
• 1986Frog DreamingMrs. Cannon
• 1984Melvin, Son of AlvinEstelle
• 1984Doctor Who: Resurrection of the DaleksJo Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
• 1977TargetJoanne
• 1975Eskimo NellHermione Longhorn
• 1973The Golden RoadAnna
• 1973Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!Damina
• 1973Doctor Who: The Green DeathJo Grant
• 1973Doctor Who: Planet of the DaleksJo Grant
• 1973Doctor Who: Frontier in SpaceJo Grant
• 1973Doctor Who: Carnival of MonstersJo Grant
• 1973Doctor Who: The Three DoctorsJo Grant
• 1972Doctor Who: The Time MonsterJo Grant
• 1972Doctor Who: The MutantsJo Grant
• 1972Doctor Who: The Sea DevilsJo Grant
• 1972Doctor Who: The Curse of PeladonJo Grant
• 1972Doctor Who: Day of the DaleksJo Grant
• 1971Doctor Who: The DæmonsJo Grant
• 1971Doctor Who: Colony in SpaceJo Grant
• 1971Doctor Who: The Claws of AxosJo Grant
• 1971Doctor Who: The Mind of EvilJo Grant
• 1971Doctor Who: Terror of the AutonsJo Grant
• 1966Softly, Softly
• 1963Doctor WhoJo Grant
• 1956Armchair TheatreAnna