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Mary, Lady Parkinson
Born
Mary Ann Heneghan

(1936-07-16) 16 July 1936 (age 88)
Occupation(s)Broadcaster, journalist
Years active1972–1987
Spouse
(m. 1959; died 2023)
Children3

Mary Ann, Lady Parkinson (née Heneghan; born 16 July 1936)[1] is a British journalist and television presenter, and the widow of Sir Michael Parkinson.

Parkinson was born in Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire.[2] She presented the 1970s magazine programme Good Afternoon, produced by Thames Television. Amongst other TV work, she also frequently appeared as a panellist on Through the Keyhole.

References

  1. ^ "Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History Records at". Ancestry.co.uk. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows". BBC News. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.