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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".
Known for
7.1Love Actually
2003
7.1Ghostwatch
1992
7.8David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
2026
6.2Madhouse
1974
10.0Parkinson at 50
2021
7.0Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
2000
6.0Best Ever Muppet Moments
2006
8.4An Audience with Billy Connolly
1985
7.0In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
1995
9.0Victoria's Secrets
2000
Hellraisers
2000
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
2002
7.4Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
1999
Kirk Douglas
1972
7.0David Beckham: Close Up
2002
8.0There's Only One Paul McCartney
2002
8.0Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
2002
10.0An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
1994
BBC Swingin' Christmas
2010
8.0Attenborough at 90
2016