Jane Merrow

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Characters played by Jane Merrow

Alais — The Lion in Winter (1968)

Raised by Eleanor after arriving in England as a nine-year-old, Alais is now Henry's mistress and the promised bride of Henry's future heir. Her marriage and dowry are central to the dispute with Philip. She supports Henry's plans but warns that his sons would threaten any new heir.

Edith Withers — The Haunting of Margam Castle (2020)

Edith Withers is a mental medium who senses residual spiritual energy. She recounts a disturbing experience at Pendle Hill and argues that spirits may remain trapped by anger and injustice. She joins Daniel Barron and Hugh Morgan in searching the darkened castle for a secret passage.

Dianna — The Appointment (1983)

Dianna is part of Ian’s family and tries to mediate the conflict between Ian and Joanne. She argues that Joanne must accept ordinary family responsibilities instead of receiving constant special treatment, worries about Joanne’s isolation and fantasies, and later speaks with Ian by telephone about his absence and troubling dream.

Angela Roberts — Night of the Big Heat (1967)

Jeff's former mistress who poses as his hired secretary at the inn. Initially intending to disrupt his marriage, she eventually cooperates with Jeff and Hanson in a desperate attempt to signal for help against the extraterrestrial threat.

Duchess of Richmond — Sharpe's Waterloo (1997)

Hosts the famous Brussels ball, pivotal social event preceding Waterloo.

Laura — Hands of the Ripper (1971)

Laura is connected to the planned wedding with Dr. John Pritchard's son. The later conversation centers on her disappearance and return, and Mrs. Bryant reacts emotionally when Laura arrives. These details make Laura an important source of unresolved mystery, although her own actions are not shown.

Sheila O'Neill — The Horror at 37,000 Feet (1973)

Wife of wealthy architect Alan O'Neill. Together with her husband, she placed a druidic sacrificial altar in the aircraft's baggage hold, inadvertently unleashing the vengeful druidic spirits upon the flight.

Mrs. White / Woman ("The Monkey's Paw" "The Yellow Wallpaper") — New Chilling Tales: The Anthology (2018)

As Mrs. White, she lives with Mr. White and their adult son, Herbert, and is present when the family keeps the monkey's paw and her husband makes a wish. In the wallpaper account, she describes being confined to a room while her husband insists that rest and self-control will help her; she becomes fixated on the pattern and believes a woman is trapped behind it.

Career Overview

Jane Merrow has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Sharpe with 1 titles. Signature works include In the Grip of Terror, The Haunting of Margam Castle, The Appointment. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
49
Birth Date
1941-08-26
Birth Place
Hertfordshire, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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