Mary Parkinson Explained

Mary Parkinson
Birth Name:Mary Agnes Heneghan
Birth Date:16 July 1936
Birth Place:Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Years Active:1972–1987
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

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sir Michael Parkinson's son says he wouldn't have been a TV star without his wife Mary's 'moral compass' . 2023-09-03 . Sky News . en.
  2. News: Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows . BBC News . 17 August 2023 . 17 August 2023.