
Michael Parkinson
Acting
Sir Michael Parkinson CBE (28 March 1935 β 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
2023Barry Humphries at the BBC
Self (archive material)
2022Ooh the Banter!
Self
2021Parkinson at 50
Self
2020Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
Self
2019Busby
Self
2018Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
2017Matthews
Self
2016Attenborough at 90
Self
2014The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
Self
2013A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
(archive footage)
2012Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains
Self
2012Parky's Picks
2010BBC Swingin' Christmas
Self - Host
2006Best Ever Muppet Moments
Self
2004Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews
Self
2003Love Actually
Parky
2003Thora Hird Tribute
Self (archive footage, uncredited)
2002David Beckham: Close Up
Self
2002Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
Self
2002Prom at the Palace
Self - Master of Ceremonies
2002Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Self
2000Hellraisers
Self (archive footage)
2000Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Joe Buggersthorpe
2000Victoria's Secrets
Self