Lionel Morton

Lionel Morton (born Lionel Walmsley, 14 August 1942) is an English former musician and television presenter. He was the lead singer for The Four Pennies, who had a number one hit with "Juliet" in 1964, and was a presenter on Play School from 1968 to 1977.

Biography Lionel Morton was born Lionel Walmsley in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

In the early 1960s, he was the lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of the group, The Four Pennies. They are best known for their biggest hit single, "Juliet" which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in May 1964. Morton and his group appeared seven times on the BBC Television music charts programme, Top of the Pops.

From April 1968 to December 1977, he was a regular presenter on the pre-school children's programme Play School. His debut appearance on the show was wiped however his third appearance, dated 11th June 1968, is the earliest archived.

He was formerly married to actress, Julia Foster, for five years, with whom he had a daughter Emily. He now lives in Cornwall. "I'll Just Wait Around" "First Love Never Dies" "Play Away"

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