Mary Parkinson
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British journalist (born 1936)
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Mary Parkinson | |
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| Born | Mary Agnes Heneghan (1936年07月16日) 16 July 1936 (age 88) Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1972–1987 |
| Spouse | |
| 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.[1]
Biography
[edit ]Parkinson was born in Doncaster.[2] 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
[edit ]- ^ "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
[edit ]- Mary Parkinson at IMDb
- Good Afternoon with Presenter Mary Parkinson: Days gone by, Edwardian Christmas; 1973 [1]
