Mary Parkinson

Mary Parkinson
Born	Mary Agnes Heneghan (1936-07-16) 16 July 1936 (age 88) Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Occupations	Broadcaster journalist
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.^[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.

External links

• Mary Parkinson at IMDb
• Good Afternoon with Presenter Mary Parkinson: Days gone by, Edwardian Christmas; 1973 [1]