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| Mary Parkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mary Agnes Heneghan (1936-07-16) 16 July 1936 (age 88) Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1972–1987 |
| Spouse |
Michael Parkinson
(m. 1959; died 2023) |
| Children | 3 |
Mary Agnes, Lady Parkinson (née Heneghan; born 16 July 1936) is a British former journalist and television presenter who was married to fellow broadcaster and television personality Sir Michael Parkinson from 1959 until his death in 2023.
Biography
Parkinson was born in Doncaster. She presented the 1970s magazine programme Good Afternoon, produced by Thames Television. Amongst other television work, she also frequently appeared as a panellist on Through the Keyhole.
References
- "Sir Michael Parkinson's son says he wouldn't have been a TV star without his wife Mary's 'moral compass'". Sky News. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- "Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows". BBC News. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
External links
- Mary Parkinson at IMDb
- Good Afternoon with Presenter Mary Parkinson: Days gone by, Edwardian Christmas; 1973
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