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Billy Connolly and Sir David Attenborough
First transmitted in 1998, Michael Parkinson's guests are Billy Connolly, who talks about his flourishing acting career and how he used an apple to try to help him sleep better, and Sir David Attenborough, who tells anecdotes about the sex life of the penduline tit and explains how a carrion crow uses traffic lights and the wheel of a lorry to crack walnuts.
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Dave Allen, Toyah Willcox, Peter Skellern
Michael Parkinson in conversation with comedian Dave Allen, actress and singer Toyah Willcox and singer-songwriter Peter Skellern.
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Michael Caine
Michael Parkinson talks to actor Michael Caine about his life and career, in a programme that first aired in 2002.
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Jack Lemmon
In a programme from 1972, Michael Parkinson talks to American actor Jack Lemmon, who also performs Love Walked In on the piano.
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Rock star Rod Stewart, writer, actress and comedian Maureen Lipman and actress Tamzin Outhwaite are in conversation with Michael Parkinson.
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Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Janet Webb, Raquel Welch And Stéphane Grappelli
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Janet Webb, Raquel Welch and Stéphane Grappelli.
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David Attenborough And André Previn
Michael Parkinson chats with guests David Attenborough and André Previn.
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Kenneth Williams, Maggie Smith And John Betjeman
Michael Parkinson with guests Kenneth Williams, Maggie Smith and John Betjeman.
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Michael Caine, Helen Hayes And Soraya
Michael Parkinson in conversation with guests Michael Caine, Helen Hayes and Soraya.
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Billy Connolly And Sir David Attenborough
First transmitted in 1998, Michael Parkinson's guests are Billy Connolly, who talks about his flourishing acting career and how he used an apple to try to help him sleep better, ...
12-12-2024
BBC 4
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Judi Dench, Peter Kay, Charlotte Uhlenbroek And Will Young
Michael Parkinson talks to Dame Judi Dench, comedian Peter Kay and zoologist and TV presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek. With music from Will Young.
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Dave Allen, Toyah Willcox, Peter Skellern
Michael Parkinson in conversation with comedian Dave Allen, actress and singer Toyah Willcox and singer-songwriter Peter Skellern.
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Duke Ellington
Michael Parkinson's special guest is the great American musician, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.
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Peter Ustinov
In a selection of highlights from Sir Peter Ustinov's appearances on his show, Michael Parkinson looks back at a multitalented and multilingual writer, director, actor, raconteu ...
28-03-2024
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Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson with special guest Michael Crawford, looking at his life and career. Michael performs Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera.
12-03-2024
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The Interviews - Billy Connolly
Michael Parkinson looks back on some unforgettable moments with his most frequent guest, Billy Connolly. Anarchy reigns as the Scottish comedian brings his unique brand of comed ...
19-08-2023
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Michael Palin, Kate Adie And Ricky Gervais
Michael Parkinson with guests Michael Palin, Kate Adie and Ricky Gervais.
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Judi Dench, Peter Kay, Charlotte Uhlenbroek And Will Young
Michael Parkinson talks to Dame Judi Dench, comedian Peter Kay and zoologist and TV presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek. With music from Will Young.
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Joanna Lumley, Sir Ian Mckellen, Neil Morrissey And Marion Montgomery
Michael Parkinson is joined by Joanna Lumley, Sir Ian McKellen, Neil Morrissey and Marion Montgomery.
04-02-2024
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Robson Green, Paul O'grady, Kylie Minogue And Peter Cincotti
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Robson Green, Paul O'Grady, Kylie Minogue and Peter Cincotti.
13-07-2024
BBC 4
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Peter Cook, Dudley Moore And John Conteh
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and John Conteh.
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