Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson

1935-03-28

Biography

Sir Michael Parkinson CBE (28 March 1935 – 16 August 2023) was an English television presenter, broadcaster, journalist and author. He presented his television talk show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982 and from 1998 to 2007, as well as other talk shows and programmes both in the UK and abroad. He also worked in radio and was described by The Guardian as "the great British talkshow host".

Also appears in

Love Actually

Love Actually

7.1

Ghostwatch

Ghostwatch

7.0

Madhouse

Madhouse

6.1

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

6.6

A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee

A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee

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Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments

6.0

Parkinson at 50

Parkinson at 50

10.0

Barry Humphries at the BBC

Barry Humphries at the BBC

7.6

Attenborough at 90

Attenborough at 90

8.0

An Audience with Billy Connolly

An Audience with Billy Connolly

8.4

Busby

Busby

6.2

Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years

Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years

6.8

Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains

Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains

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Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

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Hellraisers

Hellraisers

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The Battle for Britain’s Breakfast

The Battle for Britain’s Breakfast

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Victoria Wood In Her Own Words

Victoria Wood In Her Own Words

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An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck

An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck

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David Beckham: Close Up

David Beckham: Close Up

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Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda

Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda

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