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Mary Parkinson
Born
Mary Agnes Heneghan

(1936-07-16) 16 July 1936 (age 87)
Occupations
Years active1972–1987
Spouse
(m. 1959; died 2023)
Children3

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

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

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows". BBC News. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.