Arthur Murphy

Arthur Murphy (4 June 1928 – 7 February 2019) was an Irish television and radio broadcaster. He was best known for presenting Mailbag. Early life Murphy was born in East Wall, Dublin, the elder of two sons born to Jack and Mary Murphy. He attended Saint Columba's National School by North Strand Church. He entered Trinity College Dublin and completed a four-year honours degree course in Modern history and Political Science graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and then the Higher Diploma in Education. He was also a Master of Arts. Career Abroad In addition to singing, Murphy played piano and church organ. Following graduation from university, he moved to London to pursue a singing career and supported himself with a job as a school master. Hearing about a BBC television series, Music for You, he contacted the office of its presenter, conductor and producer, Eric Robinson who gave him an audition for the chorus, then offered him solo spots in the series. During the series, Murphy performed with Italian opera singer Benamino Gigli and Robert Helpmann.