| Mary Parkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mary Heneghan 1939 (age 72–73) Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Broadcaster, journalist |
| Years active | 1972–1987 |
| Spouse | Michael Parkinson (m. 1959–present) |
| Children | 3 sons |
Mary Parkinson, Lady Parkinson (née Heneghan; born 1939) is an English journalist and television presenter, and the wife of chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson.
Born in Doncaster, Yorkshire, Parkinson's career has been on a lower profile than her more famous husband, though she presented the 1970s magazine programme Good Afternoon, produced by Thames Television. Amongst other TV work, she has also frequently appeared as a panelist on Through the Keyhole.