A Conversation with Katy Manning on Her Life and Career in and Beyond Doctor Who

from Doctor Who: Running Down Corridors · host Martyn Havell

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we have a very special guest joining us today. Katy Manning, a well-known British actress, is here to talk about her illustrious career and share some of her personal stories with us.  Katy Manning is a renowned actress who has been working in the entertainment industry for over five decades. She is best known for her role as Jo Grant, the companion to the Third Doctor, in the long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who. Her work in Doctor Who has earned her a special place in the hearts of millions of fans around the world. During this podcast interview, we will delve into Katy's incredible journey in the acting industry, from her early days as a young actress to her later years as an established performer. We will explore some of the challenges she faced along the way and how she overcame them, as well as her favourite moments on stage and screen. Katy will share some of her fondest memories of her time on Doctor Who and how it has impacted her life.  She will also talk about her experiences working with some of the most prominent figures in the entertainment industry, such as Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton, and Barry Letts. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this fascinating conversation with Katy Manning, as we explore her incredible life and career in this podcast interview.  DISCLAIMER: This was originally recorded for the Bad Wilf podcast, way back in 2020.    Check out Abi’s production company TT Productions 23. Check out Chris’s Second Doctor audios. Twitter: Podcast, Martyn, Abi. Instagram: Podcast, Martyn, Chris, Abi. TikTok: Podcast, Martyn, Chris, Abi.

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Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we have a very special guest joining us today. Katy Manning, a well-known British actress, is here to talk about her illustrious career and share some of her personal stories with us. Katy Manning is a renowned actress who has been working in the entertainment industry for over five decades. She is best known for her role as Jo Grant, the companion to the Third Doctor, in the long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who. Her work in Doctor Who has earned her a special place in the hearts of millions of fans around the world. During this podcast interview, we will delve into Katy's incredible journey in the acting industry, from her early days as a young actress to her later years as an established performer. We will explore some of the challenges she faced along the way and how she overcame them, as well as her favourite moments on stage and screen. Katy will share some of her fondest memories of her time on Doctor Who and how it has impacted her life. She will also talk about her experiences working with some of the most prominent figures in the entertainment industry, such as Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton, and Barry Letts. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this fascinating conversation with Katy Manning, as we explore her incredible life and career in this podcast interview. DISCLAIMER: This was originally recorded for the Bad Wilf podcast, way back in 2020. Check out Abi's production company TT Productions 23 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7pmqS08d8grnn2MusDvyw]. Check out Chris's Second Doctor audios. [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/doctor-who-the-missing-adventures/id1137639678] Twitter: Podcast [https://twitter.com/down_corridors?s=21&t=FijC-dhRDa1SNhui158SPg], Martyn [https://twitter.com/badwilf], Abi [https://twitter.com/abilouise230?s=21&t=GLPdUfi52fVIhfPGP9To1w]. Instagram: Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/tv/CcqDM7UlGtc/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=], Martyn [https://www.instagram.com/badwilf/], Chris [https://www.instagram.com/chriswalkerthomsonofficial/], Abi [https://instagram.com/abilouise230?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=]. TikTok: Podcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@down_corridors], Martyn [https://www.tiktok.com/@badwilf], Chris [https://www.tiktok.com/@chriswalkert], Abi [https://www.tiktok.com/@abilouise230?_t=8YmGVH8uM5N&_r=1].

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