Miss Singleton, 71, who has never been married, put the record straight about her sexuality in an attempt to dispel rumours which have been circulating for 30 years that she is a lesbian.

Did Valerie Singleton get married?

In the late 60s, she was engaged to the Top of the Pops DJ Pete Murray however; the pair broke up and never got married. In 2016, Valerie jokingly proposed to Eddie Mair live on air on BBC Radio 4 on the leap year.

Did Valerie Singleton go out with Joan Armatrading?

Veteran television presenter Valerie Singleton, who has been rumoured to be dating singer Joan Armatrading, pleaded her to speak out and end their "lesbian affair" rumours. Singleton, 81, denied any relationship with Armatrading and requested her to take stand for the truth.

When was Valerie Singleton born?

BFI Screenonline: Singleton, Valerie (1937-) Biography. Born on 9 April 1937 into a middle class home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, the daughter of an RAF flight lieutenant promoted to Wing Commander during WWII, Valerie Singleton possessed a rebellious streak and was once expelled from convent school.

Who is Valerie Singleton partner?

The former Blue Peter and PM presenter Valerie Singleton has proposed live on air to Eddie Mair.

David Bowie Interviewed by Valerie Singleton 1979

Is Tony Armatrading related to Joan?

Born in Birmingham in 1961, Armatrading was the younger brother of Grammy and Brit-nominated singer Joan Armatrading. He began his career in the theatre, originally working behind the scenes at the Birmingham Rep. He later worked as a member of the stage crew at the National Theatre.

When did Valerie Singleton leave Blue Peter?

However, although Singleton left the series full-time in 1972 to present the spin-off series Blue Peter Special Assignment, she continued to be an occasional presenter until 1975.

How many Blue Peter presenters have there been since it started?

Since the first ever Blue Peter episode in 1958, there have been 40 Blue Peter presenters.

What did Valerie Singleton do?

Valerie Singleton OBE (born 9 April 1937, Hitchin, Hertfordshire) is an English television and radio presenter best known as a regular presenter of the popular children's series Blue Peter from 1962 to 1972.

What is wrong with Lesley Judd?

Lesley Judd (1972 to 1979)

She left in 1979 to look after her husband Terry Gabell, a editor on the show, who had multiple sclerosis.

How old is Ashley Judd?

Peace be with you. The 53-year-old actress went on to detail her experience, saying: "Stepping in, I felt in my ease, my natural garment of self, at home in my spirit.

What happened to Simon Groom?

Simon Groom - 1978 to 1986

Before joining Blue Peter Simon was an English teacher. ... He then went on to host BBC Radio Sheffield show Groom's Gold and also heads his own television production company with film maker Ken Russell. Simon now runs a sheep farm in Derbyshire with his wife Gilly.

Are Ashley and Wynonna Judd full sisters?

Ashley Judd (born Ashley Tyler Ciminella; April 19, 1968) is an American actress and political activist. She grew up in a family of performing artists: she is the daughter of country music singer Naomi Judd and the half-sister of country music singer Wynonna Judd.