Judith Chalmers, presenter of TV series Wish You Were Here, dies aged 90
Judith Chalmers, the beloved presenter of the travel show Wish You Were Here, has passed away at the age of 90. Her family reported that she died peacefully at home after battling Alzheimer's disease in her later years. Chalmers was known for her warm personality and hosted over 500 episodes of the show, encouraging many British viewers to explore new holiday destinations.
- ▪Judith Chalmers hosted the travel show Wish You Were Here for nearly three decades.
- ▪She passed away at home surrounded by her family after a recent illness.
- ▪Chalmers began her broadcasting career at the age of 13 with the BBC.
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Chalmers, pictured in 1987, also presented Woman’s Hour and was a host of Come Dancing during a long career in radio and TV. Photograph: PAView image in fullscreenChalmers, pictured in 1987, also presented Woman’s Hour and was a host of Come Dancing during a long career in radio and TV. Photograph: PATelevisionJudith Chalmers, presenter of TV series Wish You Were Here, dies aged 90Family says host of more than 500 episodes of travel show leaves behind ‘giant suitcase of the happiest memories’Donna FergusonFri 22 May 2026 11.38 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 11.39 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe TV presenter Judith Chalmers, who spent almost three decades persuading British people to go on holiday as the host of Wish You Were Here … ?, has died at the age of 90 after living…
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