Parkinson
Parkinson is an entertainment show on BBC4. The late, great chat show legend Michael Parkinson sits down with celebrity guests - meeting the greatest names in entertainment in a star-studded series that spanned decades. The program has been available since 2023. A total of 25 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2024.
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Parkinson
Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson, with guests The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Kenny Everett, Roy Castle and Sammy Davis Jr.
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TV legend Michael Parkinson interviews snooker icon Ray Reardon, who discusses going down the mines at an early age and learning to play snooker at Tredegar Mineworkers’ Institute.
Michael Parkinson with guests Siân Phillips, Denis Healey and Lee Marvin. First transmitted in 1980.
Michael Parkinson is joined by David and Victoria Beckham, soccer legend George Best and pop icon Elton John.
Michael Parkinson with guests Billy Connolly, Anna Raeburn, Rod Hull & Emu and Frank Evans. First transmitted in 1976.
First transmitted in 1974. Michael Parkinson's guest is Dr Jacob Bronowski, the presenter and writer of the 1973 documentary series The Ascent of Man.
In his valedictory show for the BBC, Michael Parkinson is joined by Bruce Forsyth, Patrick Kielty and Boris Becker. Music comes from The Corrs and Jamie Cullum.
Michael Parkinson's special guest is the great American musician, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Robson Green, Paul O'Grady, Kylie Minogue and Peter Cincotti.
Michael Parkinson is joined by Barbara Woodhouse, Diana Rigg and Dirk Bogarde.
Michael Parkinson with guests Kenneth Williams, Maggie Smith and John Betjeman.
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Elton John, Robbie Williams, Kiki Dee and Ronan Keating.
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Paul Daniels, William Rushton and Engelbert Humperdinck.
Michael Parkinson looks back at his 1972 interview with comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, which sees the pair speaking about their pasts, their heroes and their friendship.
Michael Parkinson is joined by Joanna Lumley, Sir Ian McKellen, Neil Morrissey and Marion Montgomery.
Michael Parkinson talks to Dame Judi Dench, comedian Peter Kay and zoologist and TV presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek. With music from Will Young.
Michael Parkinson with guests Michael Palin, Kate Adie and Ricky Gervais.
Michael Parkinson's guests are Gillian Anderson, Paul O'Grady and Paul Whitehouse. With music from Madness, who perform a couple of their classic hits.