In 1970 she became a senior producer, newsreader and host on the newly established station BBC Radio Manchester.
[2][3] In 1983, Chalmers was appointed editor of Woman's Hour, the first mother of young children to edit the programme.
In 1990, Chalmers started the BBC's Radio Press, Publicity and Promotions department, becoming its Head.
In 2000, Chalmers helped establish Saga Radio, a network aimed at the over-50s, which broadcast throughout the Midlands, Glasgow and on DAB.
She died in February 2015 of a stroke, aged 74, survived by a son, Richard, a daughter, Becky, and five grandchildren: Emma, Freya, Kate, Daniel and Ollie.