Biography: From Wikipedia Miranda Connell (born 3 August 1938, Stansted, Essex, England) is an English actress. She attended Elmhurst Ballet School and the Cheltenham Ladies' College, then appeared on stage in Stratford-upon-Avon and the West End. On television she is best known for being a Play School presenter from May 1966 to April 1975. She also appeared in various cult TV shows including The Avengers, Dixon of Dock Green, Armchair Theatre, Paul Temple and Special Branch. Married to actor Edward de Souza.