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A look at some of the best guests and performances from the first four series of Parkinson on ITV1.
The veteran broadcaster continues the final series of the chat show with a special edition looking back at the musical highlights of its 36-year run - including a look at the first-ever episode and an insight into how its famous theme tune was composed. With special performances by Annie Lennox and Joe Cocker, plus an exclusive duet by Rod Stewart and Michael Bublé.
Hand picked by the veteran broadcaster himself, the penultimate episode of his final series sees Parky talking to some of his favourite interviewees from the past 35 years, David Beckham, Billy Connolly, Judi Dench, David Attenborough, Michael Caine, Peter Kay and Dame Edna Everage. Also performing live in the studio is Jamie Cullum, who regards the host as someone who helped him break into the mainstream by showcasing his music back in 2003/
It's the end of an era as Michael Parkinson presents the last of three special editions bringing his 36 years as a TV chat show host to a close. Tonight though, there are no live guests - just Michael sharing his memories of his favourite encounters, many of which have reached legendary status - Muhammad Ali, Fred Astaire, Richard Burton and Orson Welles, to name but a few. Parkinson first became established as a regular fixture on Saturday nights over on the BBC, where his chat show began back in 1971, and throughout the years, he has interviewed thousands of guests, reading like a who's who of popular culture over the past four decades. Since his arrival at ITV in 2004 he has welcomed stars including Tom Cruise, Madonna, John Travolta, Prime Minister Tony Blair, Elton John, Ricky Gervais, Robbie Williams, Lauren Bacall, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler and Kate Winslet. What better way to pay tribute to Britain's number one talk show host than to wallow in the nostalgia of his favourite.
In a selection of highlights from Sir Peter Ustinov's appearances on his show, Michael Parkinson looks back at a multitalented and multilingual writer, director, actor, raconteur, Oscar winner and tireless ambassador for Unicef. The interviews offer a poignant reminder of Ustinov's intelligence and ability to entertain.
This collection celebrates the great talkers and demonstrates what the Parkinson show was all about. By concentrating in greater depth on individuals who remain fresh in the memory and high in my esteem you’ll be entertained, informed and reminded that the show gave time and space for the guest to talk on whatever subject took their fancy. So sit back and enjoy the likes of Oprah Winfrey on her extraordinary childhood, Michael Caine on learning to drive Hollywood Style, Dr Jacob Bronowski’s thoughts on the morality of science, Jonathan Miller’s chicken impressions, Peter Ustinov’s ordeal at the hands of Japan’s answer to Michael Parkinson, Dame Judi Dench on Shakespeare in the nude, Don McCullin on war photography and Bette Midler on performing in Turkish Baths.
Featuring interviews with Tom Cruise, Billy Connolly and Kelly Holmes and a performance from Razorlight.
With interviews from Simon Cowell, Naomi Campbell and Denzel Washington and a performance by Ronan Keating.
Featuring Interviews from Ant & Dec, Julie Andrews, and Michael Palin, and a performance from Tom Jones and Jools Holland.
Ricky Gervais, Joanna Lumley and Kevin Kline are interviewed. Beverley Knight performs.
Featuring interviews with Joan Rivers and Jamie Oliver and a performance from Cliff Richard.
Featuring interviews with Jeremy Clarkson, Eddie Izzard and Clare Teal and a performance from Donny Osmond.
Featuring interviews with Lauren Bacall, Nigella Lawson and Paul O'Grady and a performance from Tina Turner.
Featuring interviews from Judi Dench, Dame Edna Everage and Sharon Osbourne and a performance from the Scissor Sisters.
Featuring interviews with Renée Zellweger, Kevin Spacey and Mel Brooks.
Featuring interviews with Joe Pasquale, Rod Stewart, Barbara Windsor and Lily Savage. Both Rod and Lily also perform.
Hollywood star Sandra Bullock will be joining Parkinson discussing her hit movie Miss Congeniality 2. Peter Kay performs a big band version of Nat King Cole’s ‘Love’ and Nicholas Lyndhurst talks about his West End stage show, ‘The Dresser’.
James Blunt performs as Antonio Banderas discusses the new Zorro film, Ricky Gervais talks about the DVD release of Extras and Robert Lindsay about his new TV Show Jerricho.
Will Young performs his new song and talks about his movie debut. Matt Lucas and David Walliams talk about Little Britain's success and the new series while Gloria Hunniford talks about her new book in memory of her daughter.
David Attenborough, Susan Sarandon, Chris Tarrant and Jamie Cullum guest.
Rod Stewart performs songs from his new album, Ben Elton talks about his latest projects alongside Gordan Ramsay who talks about his new show The F Word.
Charlotte Church, Bradley Walsh and Trinny & Susannah guest. Whilst The Eurythmics [Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart] provide the music.
A Special episode with one guest - Madonna who also performs.
Featuring interviews with Chris Evans, Dawn French and Ian Hislop. With music from David Gray.
Thierry Henry, Matthew Kelly and Sarah Lancashire talk to Michael. Stevie Wonder performs.
Michael Flatley, Peter O'Toole and Robbie Williams guest.
Paul McCartney, Katie Melua, Dave Spikey and Rachel Weisz guest.
The Choirboys and Bryn Terfel sing Christmas Classics. Whilst Cilla Black, Martine McCutcheon, Joan Rivers and John Williams guest.
The series returns with Prime Minister Tony Blair and actor Kevin Spacey.
Kathy Burke, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Dara O'Briain, Tim Rice and Elena Roger guest.
Sharon Stone, Stephen Fry and Bette Midler guest.
Jane Fonda, Jo Brand, Daniel Day-Lewis and Van Morrison guest.
Michael Parkinson's guests tonight are Deal or No Deal host Noel Edmonds, award-winning actress Thandie Newton, and acclaimed actor Timothy Spall. And Neil Diamond performs music from his latest album 12 Songs.
David Jason, Ardal O'Hanlon and Paul Anka guest.
Kathleen Turner, Martin Freeman and Melvyn Bragg guest.
George Michael, Alan Alda and Jamie Foxx guest.
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.
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.
Doctor Who star David Tennant tells the veteran broadcaster about life in the Tardis, and Wild At Heart actress Amanda Holden discusses her latest projects. Comic actor David Mitchell, currently appearing in Peep Show, also drops in for a chat, while singer Michael Bublé talks about his latest album Call Me Irresponsible and performs in the studio.
Tonight, Gene Wilder, whose roles include the lead in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, discusses the release of his book My French Whore, actor Patrick Stewart talks about appearing in Macbeth, and journalist Ian Hislop reveals all about being editor of Private Eye. Music comes from blues singer Joe Crocker who will be performing Unchain My Heart and a song from his latest album
Actor Stephen Fry chats to the veteran broadcaster about his role in drama series Kingdom, and comedienne Joan Rivers discusses judging the Miss Great Britain competition. Singer-songwriter George Michael shares his feelings about being the first artist to perform at the newly re-built Wembley Stadium and performs one of his hits. Plus, music by Scissor Sisters
Comedian Dara O'Briain chats about the return of Mock the Week with the veteran broadcaster, and Question Time presenter David Dimbleby drops in to reveal all about his new history series How We Built Britain. Singer Russell Watson completes the line-up, discussing his recovery from a benign brain tumour and performing a track from his latest album That's Life.
Orlando Bloom drops in to the studio to talk about his role as Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, while James Nesbitt reveals all about his forthcoming appearance in BBC drama series Jekyll. Robin Hood star Keith Allen completes the line-up, telling the veteran broadcaster about his autobiography Grow Up. Opera singer Alfie Boe provides the music.
Acclaimed naturalist David Attenborough discusses his new BBC series Saving Planet Earth, while comic actor Sanjeev Bhaskar talks about his latest projects, including recent comedy pilot Mumbai Calling. Former tabloid editor Piers Morgan completes the line-up, revealing all about his role as a judge alongside Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent. Ivor Novello Award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse also appears, performing tracks from her hit album Back to Black.
Comedian Ken Dodd shares his feelings on becoming an octogenarian and reminisces over his 50-year career in showbiz, while theatre and opera director Jonathan Miller discusses his recent project The Cherry Orchard, which starred Joanna Lumley. Actress Meera Syal tells the veteran broadcaster about her role in Rafta Rafta at the National Theatre and Travis perform in the studio. Last in series
Michael Parkinson returns with the final series of his chat show. Joining him are fellow veteran broadcaster David Frost. Python-turned-globetrotter Michael Palin and actress Diana Rigg. Annie Lennox provides the music.
The veteran broadcaster continues his last ever series, here joined by Atonement actor James McAvoy to discuss a possible Oscar, actress Billie Piper, on her role as a high class London prostitute in Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Singer Jennifer Lopez talks about her new album and performs an exclusive track in the studio.
The veteran broadcaster continues his final series, joined by the actor made famous for being Mr Darcy in both Bridget Jones and the BBC's Pride and Prejudice, Colin Firth, who discusses his new film And When Did You Last See Your Father? Martin Clunes talks about the new series of Doc Martin and musician and actor Harry Connick Jnr performs a track from his forthcoming album My New Orleans
The veteran broadcaster continues his final series of the chat show, joined by boxer Ricky Hatton, who talks about his upcoming welterweight championship fight with Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas. Singer-songwriter Paul Anka discusses his new album of cover versions and film director Michael Winner promotes his new book, Fat Pig Diet
The veteran broadcaster continues his final series of the chat show joined by X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne who talks about her new book The Next Chapter, supermodel Sophie Dahl discusses her latest literary venture Playing with Grown-ups, vitriolic comedienne Joan Rivers adds her usual spice to the evening and jazz musician Diana Krall performs a track from her latest album live in the studio
The veteran broadcaster continues the final series of his chat show by talking to football legend Bobby Charlton about his autobiography, My Manchester United Days. Director Richard Attenborough discusses his latest film, Closing the Ring, which is playing at the London Film Festival, and there's conversation with actress Joanna Lumley, Parky's co-host at this years BAFTA awards. Plus, contemporary jazz musician Peter Cincotti performs live in the studio.
The veteran broadcaster continues the final series of his chat show by talking to Emmy award-winning actor Ray Winstone about his new film Beowulf. Comedy duo French and Saunders reflect on their 20-year partnership, and there's conversation with Harry Potter star and stage actor Daniel Radcliffe on his new television drama My Boy Jack. Plus, soul singer Jamie Davis performs live in the studio.
The veteran broadcaster continues the final series of his chat show. Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton discusses his first year in the hot seat, award-winning actor Ian McKellen talks about his new West End role as King Lear, and impressionist Rory Bremner pops in for a chat. Chart-topping singer-songwriter James Blunt is also in the studio performing live.
The veteran broadcaster continues the final series of his chat show. Ewan McGregor discusses his latest role on stage as Iago in Shakespeare's Othello, Kenneth Branagh shares his thoughts on directing his new film Sleuth and comedian Paul Merton talks about his new book Silent Comedy. Chart-topping singer-songwriter kd lang is also in the studio performing live with a track from her new album Watershed.
David Beckham, Peter Kay, Billy Connolly, Sir Michael Caine, Sir David Attenborough, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Edna Everage, Jamie Cullen
Compilation of Michael Parkinson's highlights from all of his shows
Michael Parkinson's guests are Gillian Anderson, Paul O'Grady and Paul Whitehouse. With music from Madness, who perform a couple of their classic hits.
