Chalmers, Judith - Showreel
Profile for former TV announcer and presenter, Judith Chalmers.
showreel.thetvroom.comShort answer: Judith Chalmers, a long-time British television presenter best known for Wish You Were Here..., passed away on May 22, 2026 at age 90.
Context and quick bio
- Career: Prominent travel presenter from the 1970s onward, most famous for hosting Wish You Were Here… (1974–2003) [sources below].
- Honors: Appointed OBE in 1994 for services to broadcasting [source 4].
- Personal: Married to Neil Durden-Smith since 1964 with two children, including Mark Durden-Smith; resided in north London [sources 1, 2, 4].
Latest news notes
- Multiple profiles and obituaries reported her death on 22 May 2026, confirming the date and age at death (90) [source 1].
- Coverage includes biographical summaries, career highlights, and remarks on her contributions to travel broadcasting [sources 1, 3, 4, 5].
Representative sources you can check
- Wikipedia biography page for Judith Chalmers (updated obituary details).[1]
- IMDb profile with filmography and life events.[2]
- Alchetron profile with career overview and honors.[3]
- The TV Room showreel profile and career highlights, including awards.[5]
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