Michael Parkinson looks back at his 1972 interview with comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, who he describes as 'the funniest double act we ever produced. The interview, which Parkinson cites as the wittiest he ever conducted, sees Morecambe and Wise at their absolute best, speaking about their pasts, their heroes and their friendship.
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Michael Palin, Kate Adie And Ricky Gervais
Michael Parkinson with guests Michael Palin, Kate Adie and Ricky Gervais.
02-11-2024
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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
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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
Billy Connolly, Anna Raeburn, Rod Hull & Emu And Frank Evans
Michael Parkinson with guests Billy Connolly, Anna Raeburn, Rod Hull & Emu and Frank Evans. First transmitted in 1976.
17-08-2024
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The Dr Jacob Bronowski Interview
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 fi ...
17-08-2024
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Victoria And David Beckham, George Best And Elton John
Michael Parkinson is joined by David and Victoria Beckham, soccer legend George Best and pop icon Elton John.\n
17-08-2024
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Bruce Forsyth, Boris Becker And The Corrs
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.
10-08-2024
BBC 4
Parkinson Meets Paul Mccartney
Michael Parkinson's guest is Paul McCartney, one of the most successful popular music composers of the 20th century. \n\nIn the first televised interview after the death of his ...
19-09-2023
BBC 4
The Dr Jacob Bronowski Interview
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 fi ...
02-09-2023
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
Duke Ellington
Michael Parkinson's special guest is the great American musician, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.
28-07-2024
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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.
27-01-2024
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
Parkinson Meets Michael Crawford
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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Barbara Woodhouse, Diana Rigg And Dirk Bogarde
Michael Parkinson is joined by Barbara Woodhouse, Diana Rigg and Dirk Bogarde.
08-06-2024
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
Parkinson Meets Morecambe & Wise
Michael Parkinson looks back at his 1972 interview with comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, who he describes as 'the funniest double act we ever produced. The interview, w ...
16-03-2024
BBC 4