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Sir Michael Parkinson died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones – family

The chat show host was 88.

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson’s most memorable interviews

His conversations with high-profile names kept him ahead of the competition for more than a decade.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Chat show king Sir Michael Parkinson became showbiz royalty

He became as well known as many of the people he interviewed, with memorable encounters with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Billy Connolly and Emu.

The Independent UK

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Sir Michael Parkinson, legendary British chat show host, dies aged 88

‘Parkinson’ broadcaster died following a ‘brief illness’

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson ‘had no idea’ how first episode of hit BBC show had gone

The first episode of Parkinson aired on June 19 1971.

The Independent UK

Michael Parkinson, broadcaster and talkshow host, dies aged 88

Presenter was best known for hosting self-titled talkshow between 1971 and 2007 and interviewing 2,000 celebrities

The Guardian - UK

Former BBC broadcaster Michael Parkinson dies aged 88

Broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88, his family has confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

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Sir Michael Parkinson, king of the British chat show hosts, dies aged 88

The veteran broadcaster will be remembered as one of Britain’s most famous talk show hosts.

The Independent UK

The Kirkstyle Inn, Northumberland: ‘Three courses for £30 in this day and age feels like a misprint’ – restaurant review

The inn is doing a nifty dance, luring in the gastropub crowd without scaring off people who just want cod and chips

The Guardian - UK

Barry Humphries remembered as ‘comic genius’ following death aged 89

Dame Esther Rantzen and Sir Michael Parkinson were among those paying tribute to the late comedian.

The Independent UK

This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias (plus massive book giveaway)

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Michael Parkinson makes rare public appearance to celebrate legendary pal's birthday

Sir Michael Parkinson, 88, was the life and soul of the party as he celebrated his friend Dickie Bird's 90th birthday. The broadcaster grinned from ear to ear as he caught up with friends

Daily Mirror

Watch David Bowie serve up a hilarious impression of Mick Jagger during a UK TV chat show interview

In 2002, David Bowie appeared on British TV chat show Parkinson and unveiled his hilarious impression of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger

Louder

‘Effectively a tool of Satan’: how the UK authorities were utterly terrified by TV

For decades, politicians feared that breakfast TV would turn Brits into zombies – or that broadcasting might decimate the workforce. This is the story of our long journey to 24-hour television

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‘God knows how we got on air!’ 40 glorious, disastrous years of breakfast TV

It all started with one man in a velour V-neck. But thanks to the Green Goddess, Roland Rat, Parki and Anne and Nick, British breakfast TV became legendary. Stars recall four decades of early-morning highs, lows and record-breaking snogs

The Guardian - UK

‘There was an explosion, and I had to close my eyes’: how TV left 12,000 children needing a doctor

The Japanese government held an emergency meeting and share prices crashed after a Pokémon broadcast. For years, its effects went unexplained – until researchers started digging …

Evening Standard

Hay Festival 2023: Dates and line-up with Dua Lipa, Stormzy, Helena Bonham Carter and more

The award-winning literary festival will be welcoming a whole host of famous faces

Glasgow Live

Billy Connolly's star-studded career as we celebrate the Big Yin's 80th birthday

The iconic comedian who hails from Glasgow turns 80 today (November 24), and we've compiled a guide to his life and career to celebrate the man who does it all in the entertainment industry.

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Daily Mirror

Susanna Reid 'snubs' former co-host Piers Morgan after his bombshell Ronaldo interview

Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley avoided mentioning their former co-host, Piers Morgan, by name on the show, which did not go unnoticed by viewers

The Independent UK

Michael Parkinson says president of Fifa is ‘beyond redemption’ in passionate World Cup critique

‘The people who are running the game should be ashamed,’ broadcaster said

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry would be 'interesting if he told the truth', says Michael Parkinson

Sir Michael Parkinson has revealed his thoughts on Prince Harry after the King's son decided to step back from royal life and sat down for a string of interviews

Belfast Live

"I loved him" - Michael Parkinson holds back the tears as he remembers George Best

Michael Parkinson first met football legend George Best when the Belfast hero arrived in Manchester at the age of 16

Daily Mirror

Why Peter Kay will never crack America - and Las Vegas 'performance' that ended in tears

Comedian Peter Kay, who is going on a huge comeback tour for the first time in 12 years, has revealed why he hasn't tried to crack the US - and it's not because of his accent

The Independent UK

Michael Parkinson says he ‘gets sick of’ old chat show clips as he ‘doesn’t recognise’ himself

Broadcaster, 87, made the admission during a rare TV appearance

Evening Standard

Michael Parkinson sparks concern for looking ‘frail’ as he makes rare TV appearance on BBC Breakfast

The legendary broadcaster has kept a low profile in recent years after stepping down from his hugely successful chat show in 2004

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