Joan Miller (actress)

Miller was the face of Picture Page, a topical magazine programme that began on the nascent BBC television service in 1936, broadcast from Alexandra Palace.

In the programme Miller played the part of a switchboard operator "connecting" viewers to the show's guests; "introducing visitors, types and personalities".

[4] In addition to her role on Picture Page, Miller's versatility was often called upon to act in various BBC plays and TV movies.

[7] Having played the part of the switchboard girl in 106 episodes in the space of 34 months, Miller's role ended when the BBC television service ceased broadcasting for the duration of the Second World War on 1 September 1939.

Miller married Peter Cotes (brother of film makers John and Roy Boulting) in 1948.