[7] Chalmers presented many programmes from Manchester, including Children's Television Club which later metamorphosed into Blue Peter based in London.
[9] In the 1960s, Chalmers presented two major BBC radio programmes: Family Favourites and Woman's Hour.
[10][11] She also appeared as the original Susan in The Clitheroe Kid, and was a foil for Ken Dodd in his radio show.
[19] She took part in an episode of the BBC Two series Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, with her son Mark, in 2013.
[25] The couple live in north London and have two children, including television presenter Mark.