- Date of Birth: 28 March, 1935
- Place of Birth: Cudworth, near Barnsley , South Yorkshire , England
- Biography: Sir Michael Parkinson, CBE (born 28 March 1935) is an English broadcaster and journalist. He presented his interview programme, Parkinson, from 1971 to 1982 and from 1998 to 2007.
Filmography
- Kenny Everett: Licence to Laugh (2007)
- Happy Birthday BAFTA (2007)
- Love Actually (2003)
- Prom at the Palace (2002)
- Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings (2000)
- Madhouse (1974)
News
Interview: Jamie Callum, singer
scotsman.com –
2009-10-20
IF YOU were a visitor from outer space charged with finding out what ails mankind, reading tabloid coverage of the romance between jazz musician Jamie Cullum and supermodel and writer Sophie Dahl might be an informative start. ... Full Article
Jonathan Bate's Shakespeare, Andrew Brown's Sweden, John Carlin's Mandela and Michael Parkinson's Parky
telegraph.co.uk –
2009-06-09
In our bright new age of "personalised learning" and soon-to-be universal internet access, it is chastening to learn that the greatest mind of English literature was amply fuelled on a diet consisting largely of classical "rote learning" and a library... ... Full Article
AUSTRALIA is gripped by the "celebrity virus" with reality television in the country rapidly infecting a generation of people who now can't see the difference between news and entertainment. ... Full Article
Parky: 'Boyle reaction was predictable'
digitalspy.co.uk –
2009-06-04
Sir Michael Parkinson has said that Susan Boyle's reaction to defeat on Britain's Got Talent was predictable. The veteran presenter speculated on his blog that the singer may not be better off for appearing on the show, despite the opportunities... ... Full Article
Until June 6 A watercolour of chimpanzees called Reflections on Ageing has won Australian artist, Pamela Conder, the prestigious title of Wildlife Artist of the Year 2009. ... Full Article
Sir Michael Parkinson has waded into the debate over Susan Boyle, saying it was 'ridiculous' to expect her to cope with the level of attention that surrounds Britain's Got Talent. ... Full Article