Mary Parkinson
British journalist (born 1936)
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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]
Born
16 July 1936
Mary Agnes Heneghan
16 July 1936
Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Occupations
Yearsactive1972–1987
Spouse
Mary Parkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mary Agnes Heneghan 16 July 1936 Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1972–1987 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
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.
