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Billy Connolly and Sir David Attenborough
First transmitted in 1998, Michael Parkinson's guests are Billy Connolly, who talks about his flourishing acting career and how he used an apple to try to help him sleep better, and Sir David Attenborough, who tells anecdotes about the sex life of the penduline tit and explains how a carrion crow uses traffic lights and the wheel of a lorry to crack walnuts.
Source: BBC 4
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Parkinson At Christmas With Peter Cook, Tommy Cooper, Dame Edna And Catherine Bramwell-booth
In a Christmas special, first broadcast on 25 December 1979, Michael Parkinson talks to Peter Cook, Tommy Cooper, Dame Edna Everage and Catherine Bramwell-Booth.
20-12-2025
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Parkinson Takes A Christmas Look At Morecambe And Wise 1974
Chat show compilation of previous Morecambe and Wise shows introduced by Michael Parkinson. Those taking part include Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Tom Jones, Andre Previn, Shirle ...
17-12-2025
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Judi Dench, Peter Kay, Charlotte Uhlenbroek And Will Young
Michael Parkinson talks to Dame Judi Dench, comedian Peter Kay and zoologist and TV presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek. With music from Will Young.
06-12-2025
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Michael Palin, Kate Adie And Ricky Gervais
Michael Parkinson with guests Michael Palin, Kate Adie and Ricky Gervais.
29-11-2025
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Parkinson With Goldie Hawn, Thora Hird And Lt Col John Blashford-snell
Michael Parkinson in converstion with Goldie Hawn, Thora Hird and Lt Col John Blashford-Snell.
22-11-2025
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Spike Milligan, James Coburn And Professor Eric Laithwaite
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Spike Milligan, James Coburn and Professor Eric Laithwaite
01-11-2025
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Parkinson Meets Shirley Maclaine
Michael Parkinson interviews American actress Shirley MacLaine.
25-10-2025
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Patricia Routledge, Morgan Freeman And Gary Lineker
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Patricia Routledge, Morgan Freeman and Gary Lineker.
18-10-2025
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Julie Andrews And Blake Edwards
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards. From 1974.
04-10-2025
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Parkinson Meets David Niven
Michael Parkinson in conversation with actor David Niven.
20-09-2025
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Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Janet Webb, Raquel Welch And Stéphane Grappelli
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Janet Webb, Raquel Welch and Stéphane Grappelli.
15-01-2025
BBC 4
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Parkinson Takes A Christmas Look At Morecambe And Wise 1974
Chat show compilation of previous Morecambe and Wise shows introduced by Michael Parkinson. Those taking part include Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Tom Jones, Andre Previn, Shirle ...
17-12-2025
BBC 4
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The Interviews - Billy Connolly
Michael Parkinson looks back on some unforgettable moments with his most frequent guest, Billy Connolly. Anarchy reigns as the Scottish comedian brings his unique brand of comed ...
19-08-2023
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Elton John, Robbie Williams, Kiki Dee And Ronan Keating
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Elton John, Robbie Williams, Kiki Dee and Ronan Keating.
09-05-2024
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Michael Caine
Michael Parkinson talks to actor Michael Caine about his life and career, in a programme that first aired in 2002.
08-03-2025
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Kenny Everett, Roy Castle And Sammy Davis Jr
Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson, with guests The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Kenny Everett, Roy Castle and Sammy Davis Jr.
05-04-2025
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Judi Dench, Peter Kay, Charlotte Uhlenbroek And Will Young
Michael Parkinson talks to Dame Judi Dench, comedian Peter Kay and zoologist and TV presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek. With music from Will Young.
06-12-2025
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Robson Green, Paul O'grady, Kylie Minogue And Peter Cincotti
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Robson Green, Paul O'Grady, Kylie Minogue and Peter Cincotti.
13-07-2024
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Billy Connolly, Anna Raeburn, Rod Hull & Emu And Frank Evans
Michael Parkinson with guests Billy Connolly, Anna Raeburn, Rod Hull & Emu and Frank Evans. First transmitted in 1976.
30-08-2025
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Jack Lemmon
In a programme from 1972, Michael Parkinson talks to American actor Jack Lemmon, who also performs Love Walked In on the piano.
08-02-2025
BBC 4