Michael Parkinson
Birthday: 1935-03-28
Place of Birth: Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
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".
Movies
Attenborough at 90
In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights of ...
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Ghostwatch
For Halloween 1992, the BBC decides to broadcast an investigation into the supernatural, hosted by T...
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Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
The very best of Billy Connolly's stand up comedy, from 30 years of performances around the world!...
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Goodbye Granadaland
As ITV's move from its iconic base on Quay Street to the Orange Tower at MediaCityUK nears completio...
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Barry Humphries at the BBC
Alex Jones looks back at the highlights of Barry’s career on a selection of BBC shows, featuring som...
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Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains
Two decades after its unprecedented television broadcast, the cast, crew and fans of the notorious B...
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Parkinson at 50
Sir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of the in...
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Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
An affectionate look back at Tommy Cooper's life and career. Sir Michael Parkinson, Jimmy Tarbuck an...
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An Audience with Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celeb...
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The Charlton Boys
Terrific portrait of Bobby and Jackie Charlton, pillars of football history, at the height of their ...
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Madhouse
A horror movie star returns to his famous role after spending years in a mental institution, but the...
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An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience, including Cilla Black, Bruce...
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Hellraisers
Documentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and...
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Love Actually
Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all se...
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Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
The comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests....
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David Beckham: Close Up
An insight into the man famous not only for being a footballer and captain of the England squad, but...
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Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda
Episode of the BBC television program with host Michael Parkinson interviewing American actor Henry ...
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Matthews
MATTHEWS tells the incredible true story of the life and career of a man considered by many to be th...
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Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
A BAFTA tribute celebrating the career of Billy Connolly....
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A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
This exclusive documentary looks at the life and career of Jon Pertwee. With contributions from acto...
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Best Ever Muppet Moments
A review of the most memorable Muppet moments to commemorate Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary....
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Monty Python: Who's There?
An instructional film about canvassing, for the Labour Party and starring the Python team, showing L...
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Prom at the Palace
All-time classical favourites from the first ever public concert held in the grounds of Buckingham P...
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Granada: From the North
The story of Granada, the company responsible for Britain's most enduring soap opera Coronation Stre...
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BBC Swingin' Christmas
Michael Parkinson presents the sensational John Wilson Orchestra in a celebration of festive musical...
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Parky's Picks
Michael Parkinson's personal selection of his talk show celebrity guests chosen from a career spanni...
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Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
A look back at the life and work of one of Britain's greatest comediennes, featuring interviews with...
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The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
The story of how the introduction of breakfast television to the UK in 1983 led to a fierce battle f...
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Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise
Michael Parkinson looks back at his 1972 interview with comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, wh...
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Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
TV documentary tracing the life of the comedian and satirist from his school days, through the Cambr...
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Ooh the Banter!
Jack Docherty brings together a jam-packed cast of comedians, actors and famous faces for a riotous ...
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Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews
A selection of highlights from Sir Peter Ustinov's appearances on Parkinson. A look back at a multit...
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In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
A tribute to Kenny Everett broadcast after his death from AIDS in 1995. Comprising of many of his cl...
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Kirk Douglas
Talking with Michael Parkinson and members of the audience at the National Film Theatre, London. An...
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Thora Hird Tribute
Friends, colleagues and fans, including Julie Walters, Jonathan Ross, Norman Wisdom, Keith Barron an...
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