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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
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
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
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 ...
17-08-2024
BBC 4
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
BBC 4
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
Barbara Castle, Les Dawson And Cleo Laine
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Barbara Castle, Les Dawson and Cleo Laine.
03-08-2024
BBC 4
Duke Ellington
Michael Parkinson's special guest is the great American musician, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.
28-07-2024
BBC 4
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
Barbara Woodhouse, Diana Rigg And Dirk Bogarde
Michael Parkinson is joined by Barbara Woodhouse, Diana Rigg and Dirk Bogarde.
08-06-2024
BBC 4
Kenneth Williams, Maggie Smith And John Betjeman
Michael Parkinson with guests Kenneth Williams, Maggie Smith and John Betjeman.
28-05-2024
BBC 4
Elton John, Robbie Williams, Kiki Dee And Ronan Keating
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Elton John, Robbie Williams, Kiki Dee and Ronan Keating.
09-05-2024
BBC 4
Parkinson Meets Shirley Maclaine
Michael Parkinson interviews American actress Shirley MacLaine.
20-04-2024
BBC 4
Paul Daniels, William Rushton And Engelbert Humperdinck
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Paul Daniels, William Rushton and Engelbert Humperdinck.
20-04-2024
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 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
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
BBC 4
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
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
Parkinson With Michael Crawford And Liberace
Michael Parkinson talks to comic actor Michael Crawford and American entertainer Liberace, who plays a medley of Christmas songs.
23-12-2023
BBC 4
Parkinson Takes A Christmas Look At Morecambe And Wise 1974
Chat show compilation of previous Morecambe and Wise shows introduced by Michael Parkinson. Those taking part include Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Tom Jones, Andre Previn, Shirle ...
23-12-2023
BBC 4
Hollywood Men
Michael Parkinson looks back at interviews he carried out with legendary Hollywood actors in the 1970s. Those featured include Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon - who both tell storie ...
30-09-2023
BBC 4
Sir David Attenborough, Nigella Lawson And Eddie Izzard
Michael Parkinson chats with Sir David Attenborough, Nigella Lawson and Eddie Izzard.
30-09-2023
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
David Bowie, Victoria Beckham And Clive James
Michael Parkinson in conversation with David Bowie, Victoria Beckham and Clive James.
12-09-2023
BBC 4
Hollywood Women
Michael Parkinson looks back at his meetings with Hollywood's leading ladies, including Bette Davis, Raquel Welch, Bette Midler, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman and Miss Piggy.
05-09-2023
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
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
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
BBC 4
Parkinson Meets Muhammad Ali
Michael Parkinson searches the archives and revisits four outstanding interviews with the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
19-08-2023
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
Sir John Betjeman & Gracie Fields
Another chance to see the 1977 Michael Parkinson interview with Sir John Betjeman and Gracie Fields.
14-06-2017
BBC 4