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. Dr Bronowski shares his first impressions on arriving in England in the 1920s, his memories of filming at Auschwitz, his thoughts on science and his broader philosophy of life in a truly compelling interview.
Source: BBC 4
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
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.
07-12-2024
BBC 4
Sir Robert Helpmann, Claire Bloom And Eartha Kitt
Michael Parkinson is joined by guests Sir Robert Helpmann, Claire Bloom and Eartha Kitt.
28-11-2024
BBC 4
Peter Cook, Dudley Moore And John Conteh
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and John Conteh.
23-11-2024
BBC 4
Michael Palin, Kate Adie And Ricky Gervais
Michael Parkinson with guests Michael Palin, Kate Adie and Ricky Gervais.
02-11-2024
BBC 4
Kim Novak, Julian Pettifer And Ajp Taylor
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Kim Novak, Julian Pettifer and AJP Taylor.
17-10-2024
BBC 4
Kenneth Allsop, Lauren Bacall, Tom Paxton And Danny Thompson
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Kenneth Allsop, Lauren Bacall, Tom Paxton and Danny Thompson. First transmitted in 1972.
16-09-2024
BBC 4
Kenny Everett, Roy Castle And Sammy Davis Jr
Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson, with guests The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Kenny Everett, Roy Castle and Sammy Davis Jr.
07-09-2024
BBC 4
Ray Reardon
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’ I ...
31-08-2024
BBC 4
Siân Phillips, Denis Healey And Lee Marvin
Michael Parkinson with guests Siân Phillips, Denis Healey and Lee Marvin. First transmitted in 1980.
24-08-2024
BBC 4
Barbara Woodhouse, Diana Rigg And Dirk Bogarde
Michael Parkinson is joined by Barbara Woodhouse, Diana Rigg and Dirk Bogarde.
08-06-2024
BBC 4
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
BBC 4
Parkinson Meets George Michael
First transmitted in 1998. A candid interview in which pop megastar George Michael opens up to Michael Parkinson on topics such as his childhood, his early musical career as hal ...
26-08-2023
BBC 4
Kenny Everett, Roy Castle And Sammy Davis Jr
Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson, with guests The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Kenny Everett, Roy Castle and Sammy Davis Jr.
07-09-2024
BBC 4
Parkinson Meets Shirley Maclaine
Michael Parkinson interviews American actress Shirley MacLaine.
20-04-2024
BBC 4
Gillian Anderson, Paul O'grady And Madness
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.
08-01-2024
BBC 4
The Goons
Parkinson chats with the Goons - Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan - bandleader Ray Ellington and actors Alf Costa and Jay Neill.
07-09-2021
BBC 4
Barbara Castle, Les Dawson And Cleo Laine
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Barbara Castle, Les Dawson and Cleo Laine.
03-08-2024
BBC 4
Kim Novak, Julian Pettifer And Ajp Taylor
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Kim Novak, Julian Pettifer and AJP Taylor.
17-10-2024
BBC 4
Kenneth Allsop, Lauren Bacall, Tom Paxton And Danny Thompson
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Kenneth Allsop, Lauren Bacall, Tom Paxton and Danny Thompson. First transmitted in 1972.
16-09-2024
BBC 4