Michael Parkinson

For other people named Michael Parkinson, see Michael Parkinson (disambiguation).

Sir
Michael Parkinson
CBE
Parkinson in 2000
Born(1935-03-28)28 March 1935
Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died16 August 2023(2023-08-16) (aged 88)
Bray, Berkshire, England
Occupations
  • Television presenter
  • radio presenter
  • author
  • journalist
TelevisionParkinson (1971‍–‍1982, 1998‍–‍2007)
Spouse
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(m. 1959)​
Children3
AwardsKnight Bachelor (2008)
WebsiteOfficial website

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".[1]

  1. ^ Hattenstone, Simon (24 February 2012). "Saturday interview: Michael Parkinson". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 June 2012.