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Parkinson

Season 5 2006
TV-PG

  • 2006-09-16T20:50:00Z on BBC One
  • 1m
  • 10h 3m (13 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Talk Show
Michael Parkinson was a showbiz veteran on BBC 1 hosting his talk show. After his first few series he had already interviewed many a star from the time and had built up a fan base. People liked his interviewing technique where he would take a step back and let the guest (s) say what they wanted to say. Although Michael began to be unhappy, after his Saturday 9pm slot kept having to be changed because of the football. So ITV decided to make him an offer he couldn't refuse, he would be able to continue his famous talk show, at his normal slot yet on ITV1. He agreed. Parkinson has just finished his second ITV series, and has interviewed such stars as Lauren Bacall and Bob Geldoff. With rumours afoot that he could possibly be hosting a special interview with the latest royal couple Charles & Camilla, the show looks like it will continue to maintain the success it had done on BBC1.

13 episodes

Season Premiere

5x01 Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Elton John, Bernie Taupin

  • 2006-09-16T20:50:00Z1h

Michael talks to David Walliams and Matt Lucas stars of 'Little Britain' about the recent release of the 3rd series and the book 'Inside Little Britain'. Elton John sings and is joined by writing partner Bernie Taupin to talk about their new album.

Helen Mirren talks about her latest projects. Trinny Woodall & Susannah Constantine talk about their new show and Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries) talks about their newest project.

Liza talks about moments that defined her career, her childhood, her parents and her recent illness before performing a new song. Next Sharon Osbourne talks about her new Chat Show, the issues she talked about in her book and her weight loss.Finally Lionel Richie sings his new single before talking about his new album, his music past, present and touring and his love life.

Shane talks about the new ITV Drama "What We Did On Our Holiday" and how it made him reflect on his family, talking about his parents, wife to be and his new baby.Then Sheila Hancock talks about the new production of 'Cabaret' that opens in the West-end next week. She also talks about her father, her book, her appearance in "EastEnders" and the publics reaction to her book.Then Corinne Bailey Rae performs the song "Like A Star".Finally Jeremy Paxman talks about his new book about the Royal Family and the research he did to write it - His meeting with Princess Diana. He also talks about interviewing famous people and how he now feels about it.

Eric Idle talks about the success of Spamalot and remembers some profound advice given to him by George Harrison. Joan Bakewell gives an insight into her early days as a rare female face on television and reveals the reasons she was told women would never become newsreaders. Lemar performs a song off his new album. Finally Ray Winstone arrives and tells Michael what his wife said when he told her he'd spent the day kissing Angelina Jolie.

Michael talks to Kate Winslet about her role in Little Children and she sheds a few tears recollecting her husband's reaction to her performance. Then her co-star of All the King's Men, Jude Law joins in and they discuss how press intrusion affects their lives. Finally Justin Timberlake reveals how he is putting the sex back into pop music.

5x07 Michael Caine, Tony Bennett

  • 2006-11-04T21:50:00Z1h

On this week's show Michael discusses the terror of war with ex infantryman Sir Michael Caine and they talk about his early years in Rep along with what drives him following such great success. Then the king of the crooners Tony Bennett joins in and reveals the invaluable advice he received from Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington which has shaped his career.

Peter Kay reminisces about Bonfire Night in the Kay garden in the 1970s. The two are then joined by Sir Ian McKellan who relives the glee he felt at joining his heroes on Coronation Street. Michael also pays tribute to him for his great triumphs in the sphere of gay rights. Finally Take That join the show and cause quite a stir.

Patrick Kielty talks about some things that have happened in his life, including growing up in Ireland.Wendy Richard talks about her departure on EastEnders at Christmas, and her career as a actress before Pauline Fowler in EastEnders.After a performance from Paolo Nutini, Michael Palin talks about Monty Python and his new book.

On this week's show Noel Gallagher talks about his relationship with brother Liam, life after drugs and before Oasis. Dustin Hoffman joins in and reveals what it was like to become a woman in Tootsie and why he wishes he'd been a rock star. Finally Rod Stewart joins the party and finds he has a lot of football matters to discuss with Noel.

On this week's show Daniel Craig talks about what made him decide to take on the role of James Bond and his plans for the future, then Ben Elton gives his opinions on the subject of his latest book, television talent contests. Finally Robin Williams joins in to talk about his new film Happy Feet.

In The last episode of the series actress Cameron Diaz talks about her latest film 'The Holiday'.
Impressionist Rory Bremner and Tennis player John McEnroe talk about their latest projects and Chris Rea provides the music.

Lenny Henry talks about a new TV series he's being working on looking at what makes people laugh in different areas, he also talks about the tour that is accompanying the series theme.Then Judi Dench talks about working with Daniel Craig as the new Bond, and how it compares to working with Pierce Brosnan. She also talks about her new film.Next Katherine Jenkins joins Michael talking about her new album, and her hopes for one day singing in opera.Finally Katherine is joined by the Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir and a brass band to perform a Christmas song.

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