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Michael Parkinson

Lived · 88 Born · Mar 28, 1935 From · Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England Films · 38

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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".

Known for

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth poster

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth

Barry Humphries at the BBC poster

Barry Humphries at the BBC

Parkinson at 50 poster

Parkinson at 50

Busby poster

Career timeline

2026

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2026

2023

Barry Humphries at the BBC Notable

Self (archive material) · 2023

2022

Ooh the Banter!

2021

Parkinson at 50 Notable

2020

Victoria Wood In Her Own Words

2019

2018

Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words Notable

2017

2016

Attenborough at 90 Notable

2014

The Battle for Britain's Breakfast

2013

A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee

(archive footage) · 2013

2012

Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains

2010

BBC Swingin' Christmas

Self - Host · 2010

2006

Best Ever Muppet Moments

2004

Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews

2003

Love Actually Notable

Thora Hird Tribute

Self (archive footage, uncredi · 2003

2002

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute Notable

There's Only One Paul McCartney Notable

Prom at the Palace Notable

Self - Master of Ceremonies · 2002

2000

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings Notable

Joe Buggersthorpe · 2000

Self (archive footage) · 2000

Victoria's Secrets Notable

1999

Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise

Self - Presenter · 1999

Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years Notable

1995

In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett Notable

Self (Archive Footage) · 1995

Frequently appears with

David Attenborough

Self- Presenter

Benedict Cumberbatch

Barry Humphries

Self (archive material) /

Self (archive material)

Self (archive material)

Self (archive material)

Full filmography

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth poster

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth

Barry Humphries at the BBC poster

Barry Humphries at the BBC

Ooh the Banter! poster

Ooh the Banter!

Parkinson at 50 poster

Parkinson at 50

Victoria Wood In Her Own Words poster

Victoria Wood In Her Own Words

Busby poster

Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words poster

Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words

Matthews poster

Attenborough at 90 poster

Attenborough at 90

The Battle for Britain's Breakfast poster

The Battle for Britain's Breakfast

A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee poster

A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee

Parky's Picks poster

Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains poster

Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains

BBC Swingin' Christmas poster

BBC Swingin' Christmas

Best Ever Muppet Moments poster

Best Ever Muppet Moments

Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews poster

Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews

Love Actually poster

Thora Hird Tribute poster

Thora Hird Tribute

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute poster

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

There's Only One Paul McCartney poster

There's Only One Paul McCartney

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