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".
Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with...
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Madhouse
as T.V. InterviewerA horror movie star returns to his famous role after years in a mental institution. But the...
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Ghostwatch
as PresenterFor Halloween 1992, the BBC decides to broadcast an investigation into the supernatural, hosted...
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Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
as Joe BuggersthorpeThe comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.
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Best Ever Muppet Moments
as SelfA review of the most memorable Muppet moments to commemorate Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary.
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A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
as (archive footage)This exclusive documentary looks at the life and career of Jon Pertwee. With contributions from...
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An Audience with Billy Connolly
as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a...
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Parkinson at 50
as SelfSir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of...
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Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains
as SelfTwo decades after its unprecedented television broadcast, the cast, crew and fans of the...
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An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
as Self - Audience MemberJimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience, including Cilla Black,...
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Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
as SelfA BAFTA tribute celebrating the career of Billy Connolly.
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Barry Humphries at the BBC
as Self (archive material)Alex Jones looks back at the highlights of Barry’s career on a selection of BBC shows, featuring...
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Attenborough at 90
as SelfIn celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights...
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Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
as uncreditedThe very best of Billy Connolly's stand up comedy, from 30 years of performances around the world!
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Hellraisers
as Self (archive footage)Documentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed...
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Matthews
as HimselfMATTHEWS tells the incredible true story of the life and career of a man considered by many to...
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The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
as SelfThe story of how the introduction of breakfast television to the UK in 1983 led to a fierce...
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Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
as HimselfA look back at the life and work of one of Britain's greatest comediennes, featuring interviews...
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The Charlton Boys
as uncreditedTerrific portrait of Bobby and Jackie Charlton, pillars of football history, at the height of...
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David Beckham: Close Up
as SelfAn insight into the man famous not only for being a footballer and captain of the England squad,...
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BBC Swingin' Christmas
as Self - HostMichael Parkinson presents the sensational John Wilson Orchestra in a celebration of festive...
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Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda
as Self - PresenterEpisode of the BBC television program with host Michael Parkinson interviewing American actor...
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Monty Python: Who's There?
as NarratorAn instructional film about canvassing, for the Labour Party and starring the Python team,...
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Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
as uncreditedAn affectionate look back at Tommy Cooper's life and career. Sir Michael Parkinson, Jimmy...
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Prom at the Palace
as Self - Master of CeremoniesAll-time classical favourites from the first ever public concert held in the grounds of...
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Granada: From the North
as SelfThe story of Granada, the company responsible for Britain's most enduring soap opera Coronation...
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Parky's Picks
as uncreditedMichael Parkinson's personal selection of his talk show celebrity guests chosen from a career...
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Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise
as Self - PresenterMichael Parkinson looks back at his 1972 interview with comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie...
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The Graham Norton Show
as SelfEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...
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Top Gear
as SelfThis fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary,...
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The One Show
as SelfA topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
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This Morning
as SelfThis Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle,...
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An Audience with...
as SelfAn Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend...
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The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Co-HostThe Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...
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The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - GuestThe Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...
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The Kenny Everett Television Show
as SelfSketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.
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Room 101
as SelfFast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities...
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Parkinson
as Self - PresenterMichael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.
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Morecambe & Wise (multiple series)
as SelfThe Morecambe & Wise Show is the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and...
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The Frank Skinner Show
as SelfThe Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted...
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Enough Rope With Andrew Denton
as SelfEnough Rope with Andrew Denton is a television interview show originally broadcast on ABC1 in...
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Countdown
as uncreditedThe clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
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Parkinson In Australia
as Self - HostAustralian version of Michael Parkinson's UK talk show. He interviews a broad range of famous...
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The Story of Light Entertainment
as SelfThe Story of Light Entertainment is a British documentary series shown on the BBC in 2006. The...
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Parkinson
as Self - PresenterMichael Parkinson's third and final Interview show, running from 2002
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The Marti Caine Show
as uncreditedMarti Caine presents a star studded variety show in which she performs comedy material, sings...
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Parkinson
as Self - PresenterParkinson (1971) is a British television Interview show that was presented by Michael Parkinson.
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Give Us a Clue
as HostGive Us a Clue is a British televised game show version of charades which was broadcast on ITV...
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Parkinson: The Interviews
as Self - PresenterMichael Parkinson reflects on the most memorable subjects of his interviews from the 1970s and...
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