Doctor(s): 3rd Doctor (Jon Pertwee); later reunited with the 10th, 11th, and 13th Doctors
Traveled: 1971 – 1973
Actor: Katy Manning (born 14 October 1946)
Episodes & Stories
Terror of the Autons (introduced) through The Green Death, including The Daemons, The Sea Devils, and Frontier in Space. Returned in The Sarah Jane Adventures (2010) and Power of the Doctor (2022).
Personality
Bright, warm, brave and a little accident-prone at first, Jo grows enormously into a confident, capable adventurer devoted to environmental and humanitarian causes.
Interesting Facts
- Jo’s exit story “The Green Death” is frequently cited as one of the most emotional companion departures in classic Doctor Who.
- Katy Manning later voiced Iris Wildthyme in a long-running series of Big Finish audio comedies.
- Manning remains one of the most recognizable classic-series companion actors alive today.
What Happened to the Character
In The Green Death (1973), Jo falls in love with environmental scientist Professor Clifford Jones and leaves the Doctor to marry him.
The Actor Today
Katy Manning remains active in acting and voice work, continuing to portray Jo Grant across Doctor Who audio and TV projects.