Michael Parkinson
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Biography: Sir Michael Parkinson CBE (28 March 1935 – 16 August 2023) was an English television presenter, broadcaster, journalist and author. He presented his television talk show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982 and from 1998 to 2007, as well as other talk shows and programmes both in the UK and abroad. He also worked in radio and was described by The Guardian as "the great British talkshow host".
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Birthday: March 28, 1935
Deathday: August 17, 2023
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Gender: Male
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Attenborough at 90
Overview: In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights of his life and career with broadcaster Kirsty Young, including the inspiring people he has met, the extraordinary journeys he has made and the remarkable animal encounters he has had across the globe. Joined by colleagues and friends, including Michael Palin and Chris Packham, Sir David shares some of the unforgettable moments from his unparalleled career, from capturing unique animal behaviour for the first time to the fast-paced advances in wildlife filming technology, as well as stories of the wonder and fragility of the natural world - stories that Sir David has spent his life exploring and championing.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-05-08
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Ghostwatch
Overview: For Halloween 1992, the BBC decides to broadcast an investigation into the supernatural, hosted by TV chat-show legend Michael Parkinson. Parky (assisted by Mike Smith, Sarah Greene & Craig Charles) and a camera crew attempt to discover the truth behind the most haunted house in Britain. This ground-breaking live television experiment does not go as planned, however.
Genres: Horror Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-31
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Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Overview: The very best of Billy Connolly's stand up comedy, from 30 years of performances around the world!
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Goodbye Granadaland
Overview: As ITV's move from its iconic base on Quay Street to the Orange Tower at MediaCityUK nears completion, this tribute looks back at 56 years of Granada television. Beginning from its inception in 1954, including rare archive footage of its co-founders, brothers Sidney and Cecil Bernstein, replays archive clips of some of the programmes and performances filmed and produced there - from Coronation Street, Prime Suspect, Jewel In the Crown, and Stars In Their Eyes, to the television debuts of The Sex Pistols, Take That, and the Beatles.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-15
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Barry Humphries at the BBC
Overview: Alex Jones looks back at the highlights of Barry’s career on a selection of BBC shows, featuring some of Barry’s funniest, rudest and most revealing moments from over the decades.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-28
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Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains
Overview: Two decades after its unprecedented television broadcast, the cast, crew and fans of the notorious BBC 'Halloween Hoax' Ghostwatch look back at the show's unique production and legendary aftermath in this brand-new retrospective documentary. Includes never-before-seen material and interviews!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-31
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Parkinson at 50
Overview: Sir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of the interview trade and remembering some of his favourite encounters.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-08-28
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Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
Overview: An affectionate look back at Tommy Cooper's life and career. Sir Michael Parkinson, Jimmy Tarbuck and Chris Tarrant and others reflect on what made Tommy Cooper one of the greatest ever comedians. Colleagues talk about working with him, and his daughter Vicky reveals her feelings about her father.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-12-25
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An Audience with Billy Connolly
Overview: Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-26
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The Charlton Boys
Overview: Terrific portrait of Bobby and Jackie Charlton, pillars of football history, at the height of their playing careers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-07-05
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Madhouse
Overview: A horror movie star returns to his famous role after years in a mental institution. But the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.
Genres: Crime Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-05-22
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An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
Overview: Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience, including Cilla Black, Bruce Forsyth, Billy Connolly, Michael Parkinson, Harry Secombe and Henry Cooper.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-22
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Hellraisers
Overview: Documentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and Keith Moon and their excesses and exploits.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-08-26
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Love Actually
Overview: Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with love makes them discover how complicated relationships can be.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-07
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Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Overview: The comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-25
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David Beckham: Close Up
Overview: An insight into the man famous not only for being a footballer and captain of the England squad, but also for being a fashion icon and husband of a pop-star. Also included is a look at his relationship with Sven-Goran Eriksson and insights from other footballers such as Glenn Hoddle.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-27
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Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda
Overview: Episode of the BBC television program with host Michael Parkinson interviewing American actor Henry Fonda.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-11-01
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Matthews
Overview: MATTHEWS tells the incredible true story of the life and career of a man considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time, Sir Stanley Matthews.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-30
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Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
Overview: A BAFTA tribute celebrating the career of Billy Connolly.
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-22
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A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
Overview: This exclusive documentary looks at the life and career of Jon Pertwee. With contributions from actors Katy Manning, Judy Cornwell, David Jacobs, Geoffrey Bayldon and Kenneth Earle, Doctor Who writer and script editor Terrance Dicks and long-time friend Stuart Money.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-07-15
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Best Ever Muppet Moments
Overview: A review of the most memorable Muppet moments to commemorate Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-11
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Busby
Overview: The story of Manchester United legend Sir Matt Busby.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-11
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Monty Python: Who's There?
Overview: An instructional film about canvassing, for the Labour Party and starring the Python team, showing Labour Party workers how to canvass for votes. Filmed April 1970. Narrated by Michael Parkinson.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-04-15
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Prom at the Palace
Overview: All-time classical favourites from the first ever public concert held in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Broadcast live on BBC Television, 1st June 2002. Opera fans are in for a particular treat with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (singing Bizet and Gershwin), Sir Thomas Allen (Rossini and Sir Edward German), and Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu (Puccini and Verdi) sharing the honours. Maestro Mstislav Rostropovich also makes a rare guest appearance with the cello section of the London Symphony Orchestra playing Villa-Lobos.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-06-01
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Granada: From the North
Overview: The story of Granada, the company responsible for Britain's most enduring soap opera Coronation Street, the current affairs series World in Action, and highly praised drama from Brideshead Revisited to Prime Suspect. With contributions from Jeremy Isaacs, Gus Macdonald, David Plowright, Michael Parkinson, Gerry Robinson and Sir Denis Forman. Director David Thompson
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-28
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BBC Swingin' Christmas
Overview: Michael Parkinson presents the sensational John Wilson Orchestra in a celebration of festive musical treats from the golden age of swing, with soloists Seth MacFarlane, Anna-Jane Casey and special guest Curtis Stigers. The Christmas classics include Winter Wonderland, Baby It's Cold Outside, Let It Snow and White Christmas.
Genres: Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-25
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Parky's Picks
Overview: Michael Parkinson's personal selection of his talk show celebrity guests chosen from a career spanning over 40 years.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-26
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Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
Overview: A look back at the life and work of one of Britain's greatest comediennes, featuring interviews with those who worked alongside Victoria.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-30
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The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
Overview: The story of how the introduction of breakfast television to the UK in 1983 led to a fierce battle for viewers between the BBC and ITV.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-08
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Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise
Overview: 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, which Parkinson cites as the wittiest he ever conducted, sees Morecambe and Wise at their absolute best, speaking about their pasts, their heroes and their friendship.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-09-03
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Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Overview: TV documentary tracing the life of the comedian and satirist from his school days, through the Cambridge Footlights, to Beyond the Fringe and his partnership with Dudley Moore. With contributions from Cook's school friends Peter Rabey and Jonathan Harlow; Cook's first wife Wendy Cook; Cambridge University friends Tim Harrold and Roger Law; Adrian Slade (ex-president of Cambridge Footlights); Jonathan Miller; Sir David Frost; Ned Sherrin; John Bassett (creator, Beyond The Fringe); Willie Donaldson (producer, Beyond The Fringe); John Cleese; Eric Idle; Michael Parkinson; Brenda Vaccaro; John Fortune; Nicholas Luard (co-owner with Cook of The Establishment club); actress Gaye Brown; Christopher Booker; Ian Hislop; Victor Lownes and Michael Bawtree (friends of Cook); Joe McGrath; Dick Clement; Mel Smith; Clive Anderson; tv producer and executive Paul Jackson; Harry Enfield, radio presenter Clive Bull, and archival interview footage of both Cook and Dudley Moore.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-12
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Ooh the Banter!
Overview: Jack Docherty brings together a jam-packed cast of comedians, actors and famous faces for a riotous celebration of Scotland's most valuable export – its sense of humour. Scotland is a small nation with a big funny bone. It's known the world over for self-deprecation, quick-witted patter and deadpan asides. But what makes it so funny? To find out the answer, this programme delves deep into the BBC Scotland archives to find a century’s worth of classic characters, catchphrases and comedy clips.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-12-31
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