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Mary Parkinson

Mary Parkinson

British journalist

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]

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


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