Jenny Hanley

Jenny Hanley (born 15 August 1947) is an English actress and presenter. She was one of the presenters of the ITV children's magazine programme Magpie from 1974 to 1980. She currently presents a show on Boom Radio.

Early life and education Hanley is the daughter of actress Dinah Sheridan and actor Jimmy Hanley. After her education at schools in Southern England and in Switzerland, she trained as a nanny and undertook modelling work. Through her mother she is of Russian-Jewish and German descent.

Personal life and family Hanley's grandmother was a photographer who, as Studio Lisa, had privileged access to the royal family, photographing both Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in relaxed, family poses; and the next generation, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, in informal shots. She also helped to launch the career of a male model who later became an actor, Roger Moore.

Her brother, Sir Jeremy Hanley, had a career as an accountant and later became a Conservative Party MP.

Hanley married Herbie Clark in 1980, and they had two sons before divorcing in 1997.

Television and film career Her film appearances include the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), She appeared in the 3D film The Flesh and Blood Show (1972).

She has also appeared on television as an actress in such series as Department S, The Persuaders!, The Adventurer, Softly, Softly: Task Force, Warship, Man About the House and Return of the Saint. Hanley appeared on Magpie from 1974 to 1980.

In 1980, Hanley stepped in to co-present one edition of Saturday Night at the Mill following the dismissal after just five shows of Arianna Huffington. This proved a success with viewers and she returned as co-host for the entire 1981 season. She has appeared in the dictionary corner of Countdown. She teamed up with Tony Blackburn to present a morning chat show on Sky Channel.

Radio career Hanley has had regular radio shows as a presenter on stations including BBC Radio Berkshire, Radio Saga (on which she played music and interviewed guests) and, since February 2021, Boom Radio.

Filmography Title Year Role NotesJoanna 1968 Married Woman UncreditedOn Her Majesty's Secret Service 1969 The Irish girl Scars of Dracula 1970 Sarah Framsen The Ballad of Tam-Lin 1970 Caroline The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes 1970 Prostitute Scene deletedDanny Jones 1972 Sue The Flesh and Blood Show 1972 Julia Dawson Soft Beds, Hard Battles 1974 Michelle Percy's Progress 1974 Miss Teenage Lust Alfie Darling 1975 Receptionist