Jenny Hambling: Meet John Hamblin’s Third Wife

Jenny Hambling was the third wife of John Hamblin, an English-born Australian children’s television presenter and actor of stage and screen who appeared in theatre productions, soap operas and made-for-TV films.

Details of Jenny are currently under the wraps.

However, her husband was a fan favourite presenter on the children’s television program Play School for almost 30 years.

Hamblin began hosting Playschool in 1970 and appeared in more than 350 episodes of the program.

He was known affectionately as “Naughty John” during his run on the program for his cheeky sense of humour and irreverent nature.

He retire from the show in 1999 and returned for a special guest appearance as part of Playschool’s 50th Anniversary special in 2016.

Sadly, Hamblin died on Sept. 21, 2022 at age 87 and in a statement, ABC Director Entertainment & Specialist, Jennifer Collins, said Hamblin was an “unforgettable presenter” and had a “wicked sense of humour.

Jennifer Collins said;

“John was an unforgettable presenter whose comedic timing and wit helped cement Play School as one of Australia’s most cherished children’s programs.”

“John had a wicked sense of humour and was not afraid of a double-entendre. His presence always managed to keep both our toddler target audience and their parents equally engaged with the show.

“I would like to extend my condolences to John’s family at this sad time.”