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Interested, curious and empathetic, Michael Parkinson helped bridge the gap between Australia and England

Michael Parkinson, who has died at 88, demonstrated the art of the good interview night after night. He practised deep listening, giving his interviewee his full attention, but he was always aware of the audience. While he was asking questions on behalf of the audience and advocating for the audience,…

The Conversation

Sir Michael Parkinson remembered as ‘one of the Northern lads’ following death

Dame Maureen Lipman, Sir Rod Stewart and Sir David Attenborough were among those paying tribute to the celebrated chat show host.

The Independent UK

What the papers say – August 18

A wide variety of stories cover the front of the nation’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

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Lionesses and Man City celebrate success – Thursday’s sporting social

Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope and Sir Alastair Cook made a late bid for a place on Europe’s Ryder Cup team.

The Independent UK

In an age of shallow celebrity interviews, a tribute to Michael Parkinson – master of the form

It didn’t matter how famous you were: ‘Parky’ knew his job wasn’t to ingratiate himself but to get people to talk, says arts writer Fiona Sturges

The Guardian - UK

‘I still smile when I think of him and that pesky emu’: your favourite memories of Michael Parkinson

From uproarious laughter to lovely personal encounters with the broadcaster, here are Guardian readers’ fondest reminiscences of the legendary chatshow host

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool’s transfer business, and a man chasing his own hat in the wind

In today’s Football Daily: Goodbye Hendo, hello Endo; and remembering Michael Parkinson’s love for the game

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As Sir Michael Parkinson dies, we look back on his acting role in horror classic Ghostwatch

The pseudo-documentary that shocked a nation remains haunting to this day

Total Film

Sir Michael Parkinson obituary

One of the great television interviewers who started out as a reporter on a local newspaper in his native Yorkshire

The Guardian - UK

Michael Parkinson’s most memorable TV moments – from Emu to Meg Ryan

Classic interviews and controversies from the chatshow host’s long career

The Guardian - UK

He hated John Wayne, riled Meg Ryan and sparred with Ali: Michael Parkinson defined the British chat show

With his relaxed charm and Yorkshire brogue, Michael Parkinson got some of the world’s biggest stars to open up. Martin Chilton pays tribute to once-in-a generation broadcaster Michael Parkinson, who has died at the age of 88

The Independent UK

An all-time great: how Michael Parkinson changed British television

He pioneered new formats, could get almost any guest in the world and conducted the best interviews ever. Parky was one of the finest broadcasters of any era

The Guardian - UK

University remembers ‘down-to-earth’ former chancellor Sir Michael Parkinson

Nottingham Trent University said Sir Michael was taken by its ‘mission’ to transform the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson has left ‘treasure trove of conversations’ – Angela Rippon

Nick Owen and Kirsty Young have also paid tribute.

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Evening Standard

Our pick of Michael Parkinson’s 10 most memorable interview moments

His conversations with high-profile names kept him ahead of the competition for decades

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson remembered as ‘beyond region or class’

Tributes have been paid to the chat show host and broadcaster following his death aged 88.

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson: From Muhammad Ali to Meg Ryan, the legendary broadcaster’s most memorable interviews

The Yorkshireman quizzed some of the most famous faces from the worlds of art, sport and politics between 1971 and 2007, creating some of British television’s most unforgettable moments

The Independent UK

Parkinson’s northern accent was ‘very refreshing’, says Attenborough

Sir Michael Palin, Gary Lineker and Jamie Cullum have also paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson.

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Evening Standard

Clip of Michael Parkinson’s worst guest resurfaces among tributes: ‘She was rude to people’

The moment went down as one of the most awkward clashes in TV history

The Independent UK

Sir Geoffrey Boycott remembers friend Sir Michael as ‘soul of Yorkshire’

The pair became friends as teenagers.

The Independent UK

Dickie Bird pays emotional tribute to ‘dearest friend’ Sir Michael Parkinson

‘Not only was he a friend but he was a dear friend and I just don’t know how I will cope,’ said Bird.

The Independent UK

Michael Parkinson and Emu: When the presenter was terrorised by Rod Hull’s puppet in 1976

Legendary presenter incurred the wrath of ‘that bloody bird’ on his BBC series

The Independent UK

‘There will never be another Parky’: Dickie Bird remembers Sir Michael Parkinson

The chat show host, who has died 88, and Bird were friends for many years.

The Independent UK

Yorkshire County Cricket Club lead sporting tributes to Sir Michael Parkinson

Parkinson and Barnsley Cricket Club opening partner Dickie Bird had trials at Yorkshire alongside future England batter Geoffrey Boycott.

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson hailed as ‘king of the intelligent interview’

A host of celebrities have paid tribute to the ‘broadcasting giant’ following his death aged 88.

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