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Richard & Judy: 40 Years On, Still Together
27 May
Summary
- Richard and Judy launched This Morning in 1988.
- They presented their own chat show until 2009.
- Richard now fronts documentaries; Judy writes.
Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, known as the beloved "Richard and Judy," have maintained a strong partnership for 40 years. They first met in 1982 while working as journalists in Manchester and married in 1986.
The couple launched ITV's "This Morning" in 1988, presenting the show for over 13 years until 2001. Following this, they hosted their own Channel 4 chat show, "Richard & Judy," which concluded in 2009.
While Judy Finnigan has stepped back from television to focus on writing and journalism, Richard Madeley continues his broadcasting career, regularly appearing on "Good Morning Britain" and recently presenting a documentary about prisons in El Salvador.
Their enduring relationship is rooted in their shared professional past. As Judy noted, working together for so long has created a unique bond that continues to sustain them, even as they pursue independent careers.
