Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson

Deceased · Born: Mar 28, 1935 · Died: Aug 17, 2023

Personal Details

Born Mar 28, 1935 Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England

Biography

Sir Michael Parkinson CBE (born 28 March 1935) is an English broadcaster, journalist and author. He is best known for presenting his long-running 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 internationally. He is also known as a radio broadcaster. He has been described by The Guardian as "the great British talkshow host".

Career

1999
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
1992
Ghostwatch
Ghostwatch as Presenter
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1974
Madhouse
Madhouse as T.V. Interviewer
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2021
Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure
Parkinson at 50
Parkinson at 50
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2020
Victoria Wood in Her Own Words
Ronnie's
Ronnie's
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2019
Busby
Busby
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2017
Matthews
Matthews
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2014
The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
2012
McCullin
McCullin
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2010
BBC Swingin' Christmas
2002
Prom at the Palace
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
1999
Room 101
Room 101
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1995
Parkinson: The Interviews
1981
Parkinson
Parkinson
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