In Pictures: Traveller Judith Chalmers gave viewers glimpse of the wider world
The long-serving presenter will be best remembered for travel show Wish You Were Here…?
Globetrotting TV presenter Judith Chalmers was an early prototype of an influencer as she took viewers around the world with her show Wish You Were Here…?
Chalmers, who has died aged 90, was often seen on a sun lounger, strolling along a beach or meandering through a cobbled street in a beauty spot as she shared secrets of her destination with viewers who did not have to leave the comfort of their sofa.
She was one of the first stalwart female faces on the small screen as she made her way in the industry before finding the niche that would make her a household name with her travel show.
Judith Chalmers and newsreader Nan Winton at a London press conference (PA)The London line-up of Thames TV’s Derby Day presenters (l-r) Graham Goode, John Oaksey, Brough Scott, Judith Chalmers, Derek Thompson and John McCririck at a press event at Tottenham Court Road (PA)The presenting line-up of Afternoon Plus, produced by Thames Television, with Judith Chalmers closest to camera (PA)A galaxy off Thames Television stars gathered in London. They included, left to right, back row; Peter Tilbury, Jim Davidson, Pauline Yates, Ian Ogilvy, Robin Bailey, Janet Brown (obscured), Lionel Blair, Hywel Bennett, Sue Upton, unidentified, Eamon Andrews, Andrew Gardner, Peter Marshall and Dennis Waterman. Front row; Judith Chalmers, Max Bygraves, Paul Eddington, Nanette Newman, Denis Norden, Bryan Cowgill, Thames Television managing director, Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe, Trudi Miller and Benny Hill (PA)Showbusiness stars helping to fill the coffers of the King’s Cross Disaster Fund appeal at a carol singing session in Leicester Square, London. (Front, L-R) Terry Jones, Judith Chalmers, Sarah Pickering, Billie Whitelaw and Michael Palin. Behind is TV actresses Anna Carteret (with brimmed hat) empties her bag and Emma Thompson holds a collecting box (centre), while in the background are the cast of Kiss Me Kate (PA)BBC’s travel man John Carter joined its main rival, Thames TV’s Wish You Were Here…? team with Judith Chalmers and Anneka Rice (PA)
Chalmers was also a committed supporter of the Lady Taverners, the female wing of the charity fundraisers attached to the Lord’s Tavern, the eponymous pub at the home of cricket where the beer garden affords outstanding views of play.
TV presenter Judith Chalmers (PA)Judith Chalmers with her husband, Neil Durden-Smith (Andy Butterton/PA)Judith Chalmers, Sir Cliff Richard and Gloria Hunniford attend The Lady Taverners’ tribute lunch for Sir Cliff (Sean Dempsey/PA)Guest of honour Graham Norton (centre) poses with (left to right) Nicholas Parsons, Angela Rippon, President Emeritus Judith Chalmers and Alan Carr during a tribute lunch hosted by The Lady Taverners (Anthony Devlin/PA)President Emeritus Judith Chalmers (left), Sandi Toksvig and Angela Rippon (right) pose during another tribute lunch hosted by The Lady Taverners (Anthony Devlin/PA)Judith Chalmers and husband Neil Durden-Smith arrive for the service of thanksgiving for Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey (Hannah McKay/PA)
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