Lionel Morton

Lionel Morton (born Lionel Walmsley, 14 August 1941, Blackburn, Lancashire, England[1][2]) is a former musician and television presenter.

In the early 1960s Morton was the lead vocalist / rhythm guitarist of the band, The Four Pennies.[1] They are best known for their biggest hit single, "Juliet" which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in May 1964.[3] Morton and his group appeared seven times on the BBC Television programme, Top of the Pops.[1]

From April 1968 to December 1977 he was a regular presenter on the pre-school children's programme Play School.[1] and in the 1970s he went on to present on Play Away. For a time he was also married to the actress, Julia Foster.[1]

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Discography

UK singles

UK albums

References

  1. ^ a b c d e IMDb database - accessed July 2008
  2. ^ Lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  3. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. pp. 210. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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