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Michael Parkinson
Born 1935-03-28Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
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".
Screen work
Movies & roles
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet EarthSelf (archive footage)Barry Humphries at the BBCSelf (archive material)Ooh the Banter!SelfParkinson at 50SelfVictoria Wood In Her Own WordsSelfBusbySelfTommy Cooper: In His Own WordsRoleMatthewsSelfAttenborough at 90SelfThe Battle for Britain's BreakfastSelfA Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee(archive footage)Goodbye GranadalandSelfParky's PicksRoleGhostwatch: Behind the CurtainsSelfRay Reardon at 80RoleBBC Swingin' ChristmasSelf - HostBest Ever Muppet MomentsSelfPeter Ustinov: The Parkinson InterviewsSelfLove ActuallyParkyThora Hird TributeSelf (archive footage, uncredited)Billy Connolly: A BAFTA TributeSelfThere's Only One Paul McCartneySelfProm at the PalaceSelf - Master of CeremoniesDavid Beckham: Close UpSelf