Miranda Connell (born 3 August 1938,

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) is an English actress who was a Play School presenter on the BBC. She attended

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and the

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, then appeared on stage in

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and the West End. She was in the 1957 comedy '' Silver Wedding'' by

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. On television she is best known for being a '' Play School'' presenter from May 1966 to April 1975. She also appeared as Lady Agatha in the 1957 film ''

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'', and in various cult TV shows including ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. She is married to actor Edward de Souza.

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* 1938 births Living people English television presenters BBC television presenters People from Stansted Mountfitchet Actors educated at the Elmhurst School for Dance Actresses from Essex Actors from Uttlesford {{UK-tv-actor-1930s-stub