Judith Chalmers, presenter of TV series Wish You Were Here, dies aged 90
Summary
Judith Chalmers, a British TV presenter best known for hosting the travel show Wish You Were Here …?, has died at age 90. She spent nearly 30 years encouraging people to travel and worked in broadcasting for over 60 years.Key Facts
- Judith Chalmers died peacefully at her home at age 90 after living with Alzheimer’s disease.
- She hosted more than 500 episodes of Wish You Were Here …? from 1974 to 2003.
- The show helped popularize package holidays to Europe in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Chalmers began her career as a child actor on BBC Children’s Hour at age 13.
- She also worked as a BBC television announcer and hosted shows like Come Dancing and Woman’s Hour.
- Chalmers was known for her friendly style and once revealed she did not wear underwear on camera to avoid visible panty lines.
- She was married to former sports presenter Neil Durden-Smith and had a son, Mark Durden-Smith, who is also a TV presenter.
- Despite hosting a travel show, she said the work involved long hours and little free time to enjoy the locations.
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