Lionel Morton

Lionel Morton (born Lionel Walmsley, 14 August 1942)^[1] is an English former musician and television presenter.

Lionel Morton
Birth name	Lionel Walmsley
Born	(1942-08-14) 14 August 1942 (age 83) Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Occupation(s)	Musician and television presenter
Instrument(s)	Vocal, rhythm guitar
Formerly of	The Four Pennies

Biography

Morton was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.^[1] In the early 1960s, he was the lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of the group, The Four Pennies. They are best known for their biggest hit single, "Juliet" which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in May 1964.^[2] Morton and his group appeared seven times on the BBC Television music charts programme, Top of the Pops.

From April 1968 to December 1977, he was a regular presenter on the pre-school children's programme Play School. He also appeared during 1983/4. In the 1970s he went on to present on Play Away. He was formerly married to actress, Julia Foster, for five years, with whom he had a daughter Emily.

Discography

UK singles

• 1967 "What To Do With Laurie" / "I'll Just Wait Around" (Philips BF 1578)
• 1967 "First Love Never Dies" / "Try Not To Cry" (Philips BF 1607)
• 1969 "Waterloo Road" / "Floral Street" (RCA Victor 1875)
• 1972 "What A Woman Does" / "Listen To The Music" (Cube BUG24)
• 1974 "Don't Let Life Get You Down" / "Play Away" (BBC BEEB011)^[3]

UK albums

• 1972 Play School (BBC RBT 10)
• 1973 Lionel (Contour 2870324)
• 1973 Bang on a Drum (BBC RBT 17)
• 1973 Play Away (BBC RBT 19)
• 1975 Hey You! Songs from Play Away (BBC REC 209)
• 1975 Sing a Song of Play School (BBC REC 212)^[3]