Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson

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".

  • Title : Michael Parkinson
  • Popularity : 2.225
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1935-03-28
  • Place of Birth : Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Michael Parkinson Movies

  • 2016
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    Attenborough at 90

    Attenborough at 90

    8 2016 HD

    In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights of his life and career with broadcaster Kirsty...

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  • 1992
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    Ghostwatch

    Ghostwatch

    7.036 1992 HD

    For Halloween 1992, the BBC decides to broadcast an investigation into the supernatural, hosted by TV chat-show legend Michael Parkinson. Parky...

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  • 1999
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    Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years

    Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years

    6.8 1999 HD

    The very best of Billy Connolly's stand up comedy, from 30 years of performances around the world!

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  • 2013
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    Goodbye Granadaland

    Goodbye Granadaland

    1 2013 HD

    As ITV's move from its iconic base on Quay Street to the Orange Tower at MediaCityUK nears completion, this tribute looks back at 56 years of Granada...

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  • 2023
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    Barry Humphries at the BBC

    Barry Humphries at the BBC

    7.6 2023 HD

    Alex Jones looks back at the highlights of Barry’s career on a selection of BBC shows, featuring some of Barry’s funniest, rudest and...

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  • 2012
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    Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains

    Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains

    1 2012 HD

    Two decades after its unprecedented television broadcast, the cast, crew and fans of the notorious BBC 'Halloween Hoax' Ghostwatch look back at the...

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  • 2021
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    Parkinson at 50

    Parkinson at 50

    10 2021 HD

    Sir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of the interview trade and remembering some of his...

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  • 2018
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    Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words

    Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words

    7 2018 HD

    An affectionate look back at Tommy Cooper's life and career. Sir Michael Parkinson, Jimmy Tarbuck and Chris Tarrant and others reflect on what made...

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  • 1985
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    An Audience with Billy Connolly

    An Audience with Billy Connolly

    8.4 1985 HD

    Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.

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  • 1968
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    The Charlton Boys

    The Charlton Boys

    1 1968 HD

    Terrific portrait of Bobby and Jackie Charlton, pillars of football history, at the height of their playing careers.

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  • 1974
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    Madhouse

    Madhouse

    6.1 1974 HD

    A horror movie star returns to his famous role after years in a mental institution. But the character seems to be committing murders independent of...

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  • 1994
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    An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck

    An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck

    1 1994 HD

    Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience, including Cilla Black, Bruce Forsyth, Billy Connolly, Michael Parkinson,...

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  • 2000
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    Hellraisers

    Hellraisers

    1 2000 HD

    Documentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and Keith Moon and their excesses and exploits.

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  • 2003
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    Love Actually

    Love Actually

    7.112 2003 HD

    Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with love makes them discover how complicated relationships...

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  • 2000
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    Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

    Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

    6.6 2000 HD

    The comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.

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  • 2002
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    David Beckham: Close Up

    David Beckham: Close Up

    1 2002 HD

    An insight into the man famous not only for being a footballer and captain of the England squad, but also for being a fashion icon and husband of a...

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  • 1975
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    Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda

    Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda

    1 1975 HD

    Episode of the BBC television program with host Michael Parkinson interviewing American actor Henry Fonda.

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  • 2017
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    Matthews

    Matthews

    6.5 2017 HD

    MATTHEWS tells the incredible true story of the life and career of a man considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time, Sir Stanley...

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  • 2002
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    Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

    Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

    1 2002 HD

    A BAFTA tribute celebrating the career of Billy Connolly.

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  • 2013
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    A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee

    A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee

    1 2013 HD

    This exclusive documentary looks at the life and career of Jon Pertwee. With contributions from actors Katy Manning, Judy Cornwell, David Jacobs,...

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  • 2006
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    Best Ever Muppet Moments

    Best Ever Muppet Moments

    6 2006 HD

    A review of the most memorable Muppet moments to commemorate Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary.

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  • 2019
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    Busby

    Busby

    6.2 2019 HD

    The story of Manchester United legend Sir Matt Busby.

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  • 1970
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    Monty Python: Who's There?

    Monty Python: Who's There?

    6 1970 HD

    An instructional film about canvassing, for the Labour Party and starring the Python team, showing Labour Party workers how to canvass for votes....

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  • 2002
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    Prom at the Palace

    Prom at the Palace

    1 2002 HD

    All-time classical favourites from the first ever public concert held in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II....

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  • 1992
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    Granada: From the North

    Granada: From the North

    1 1992 HD

    The story of Granada, the company responsible for Britain's most enduring soap opera Coronation Street, the current affairs series World in Action,...

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  • 2010
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    BBC Swingin' Christmas

    BBC Swingin' Christmas

    1 2010 HD

    Michael Parkinson presents the sensational John Wilson Orchestra in a celebration of festive musical treats from the golden age of swing, with...

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  • 2012
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    Parky's Picks

    Parky's Picks

    1 2012 HD

    Michael Parkinson's personal selection of his talk show celebrity guests chosen from a career spanning over 40 years.

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  • 2020
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    Victoria Wood In Her Own Words

    Victoria Wood In Her Own Words

    1 2020 HD

    A look back at the life and work of one of Britain's greatest comediennes, featuring interviews with those who worked alongside Victoria.

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  • 2014
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    The Battle for Britain's Breakfast

    The Battle for Britain's Breakfast

    1 2014 HD

    The story of how the introduction of breakfast television to the UK in 1983 led to a fierce battle for viewers between the BBC and ITV.

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  • 1999
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    Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise

    Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise

    1 1999 HD

    Michael Parkinson looks back at his 1972 interview with comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, who he describes as 'the funniest double act we...

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  • 1999
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    Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise

    Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise

    1 1999 HD

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  • 1988
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    This Morning

    This Morning

    5.7 1988 HD

    This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech, live phone-ins, and...

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  • 2006
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    The One Show

    The One Show

    4.6 2006 HD

    A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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  • 1994
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    Room 101

    Room 101

    6.2 1994 HD

    Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or...

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  • 1982
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    Countdown

    Countdown

    5.706 1982 HD

    The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.

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  • 1995
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    The Frank Skinner Show

    The Frank Skinner Show

    7.5 1995 HD

    The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and...

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  • 2007
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    The Alan Titchmarsh Show

    The Alan Titchmarsh Show

    3.7 2007 HD

    The Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2007 and currently...

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  • 1991
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    Pebble Mill

    Pebble Mill

    3.1 1991 HD

    Pebble Mill was a re-launched version of the 1970s daily chat show Pebble Mill (also known as Pebble Mill At One for a while) which aired on BBC1 in...

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  • 1982
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    There's A Lot Of It About

    There's A Lot Of It About

    1 1982 HD

    Spike Milligan sketch series created after the BBC apparently thought another 'Q' would confuse people - continues in the same anarchic & often...

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  • 2006
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    The Story of Light Entertainment

    The Story of Light Entertainment

    5 2006 HD

    The Story of Light Entertainment is a British documentary series shown on the BBC in 2006. The series comprises eight episodes and is narrated by...

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  • 1983
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    TV-am

    TV-am

    8 1983 HD

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  • 1963
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    Scene at 6:30

    Scene at 6:30

    1 1963 HD

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  • 1982
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    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    7 1982 HD

    Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.

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  • 1995
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    Parkinson: The Interviews

    Parkinson: The Interviews

    1 1995 HD

    Michael Parkinson reflects on the most memorable subjects of his interviews from the 1970s and 1980s.

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  • 1971
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    Parkinson

    Parkinson

    6.1 1971 HD

    Parkinson (1971) is a British television Interview show that was presented by Michael Parkinson.

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  • 2003
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    Enough Rope With Andrew Denton

    Enough Rope With Andrew Denton

    6.5 2003 HD

    Enough Rope with Andrew Denton is a television interview show originally broadcast on ABC1 in Australia. The title of the show came from the phrase...

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  • 1978
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    An Audience with...

    An Audience with...

    5.3 1978 HD

    An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian,...

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  • 1979
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    The Marti Caine Show

    The Marti Caine Show

    1 1979 HD

    Marti Caine presents a star studded variety show in which she performs comedy material, sings and dances alongside special guests.

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  • 1979
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    Parkinson In Australia

    Parkinson In Australia

    6 1979 HD

    Australian version of Michael Parkinson's UK talk show. He interviews a broad range of famous Australians, and in later series, international stars.

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  • 2007
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    The Graham Norton Show

    The Graham Norton Show

    7.2 2007 HD

    Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun...

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  • 1961
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    Morecambe & Wise (multiple series)

    Morecambe & Wise (multiple series)

    6.5 1961 HD

    The Morecambe & Wise Show is the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise. It began airing in 1968 on BBC2, specifically...

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  • 1968
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    The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

    6.658 1968 HD

    The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.

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  • 1968
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    The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

    6.658 1968 HD

    The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.

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  • 1987
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    Parkinson One to One

    Parkinson One to One

    7 1987 HD

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  • 1979
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    Give Us a Clue

    Give Us a Clue

    1 1979 HD

    Give Us a Clue is a British televised game show version of charades which was broadcast on ITV from 1979 to 1992. The original host was Michael Aspel...

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  • 2002
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    Top Gear

    Top Gear

    7.5 2002 HD

    This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. The...

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  • 1998
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    Parkinson

    Parkinson

    1 1998 HD

    Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

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  • 2004
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    Parkinson

    Parkinson

    1 2004 HD

    Michael Parkinson's third and final Interview show, running from 2002

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  • 1970
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    Parkinson

    Parkinson

    6 1970 HD

    Australian version of Michael Parkinson's UK talk show. He interviews a broad range of famous Australians, and in later series, international stars.

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  • 1970
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    Parkinson

    Parkinson

    7 1970 HD

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