Jenny Hanley

Early life

After education at various schools in Southern England and in Switzerland, she trained as a nanny and did modelling work. Through her mother she is of Russian and German descent.

Television and film career

Her film appearances include the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, and the Hammer horror film Scars of Dracula. In 1972, she appeared in the 3D film The Flesh and Blood Show.

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

She co-presented Saturday Night at the Mill and has appeared in the dictionary corner of Countdown. She teamed up with Tony Blackburn to present a low-budget morning chat show on Sky Channel.

Radio career

She has had regular radio shows as a presenter, including on BBC Radio Berkshire and Radio SAGA, in which she played music and interviewed guests.

Family

Her 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 and Prince Edward in informal shots. She played a pivotal role in initiating the career of Roger Moore, a male model who subsequently became an actor.

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