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Mirren and Parkinson’s ‘sexist’ exchange remains one of the most memorable moments of the BBC chat show

Veteran chat show host died ‘peacefully’ last month

Michael Parkinson was, according to his son, ‘constantly questioning himself’ despite an outward appearance of chat-show confidence. But, asks Adam White, if so many of us – whether they’re Kim Kardashian or your average man on the street – believe ourselves to be imposters, what even is insecurity today?

Even the late great Sir Michael Parkinson was affected. By Yolanthe Fawehinmi.

Letter: Like the late TV presenter, Christine Kent grew up in a working-class family in a South Yorkshire mining village, and has experienced a similar struggle with self-confidence, even in her 80s

Chatshow host also said to have felt ‘working-class guilt’ after growing up in a mining town and finding TV fame

Veteran broadcaster’s son, director Mike Parkinson, says father was ‘constantly questioning’ himself despite onscreen confidence

The veteran broadcaster’s son, director Mike Parkinson, said his father was ‘constantly questioning’ himself despite his onscreen confidence.