The Best of Parkinson

Remembering Parky - from Tom Cruise to Peter Kay, stream classic eps

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Remembering Michael Parkinson - and his iconic talk show with an array of celebrities from every sphere. A selection of his greatest eps & some of his most memorable guests.

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Michael Parkinson interviews Tom Cruise, Kelly Holmes and Billy Connolly.

Michael Parkinson interviews Tom Cruise, Kelly Holmes and Billy Connolly. Razorlight perform their song Golden Touch.

Michael Parkinson chats to Ant & Dec, Dame Julie Andrews and Michael Palin.

Michael Parkinson chats to Ant & Dec, Dame Julie Andrews and Michael Palin. Tom Jones and Jools Holland team up with The Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and perform the St James Infirmary Blues.

Michael Parkinson chats to Ricky Gervais, Kevin Kline and Joanna Lumley.

Ricky Gervais joins Parkinson to talk about the success of his comedy The Office and how he felt winning two Golden Globes. He will be joined by the absolutely fabulous Joanna Lumley, and Oscar winning actor Kevin Kline.

Michael Parkinson chats to Sandra Bullock, Peter Kay and Nicholas Lyndhurst.

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’.

Pop sensation Justin Timberlake is in the studio along with Kate Winslet and Jude Law.

Pop sensation Justin Timberlake joins Michael Parkinson in the studio to chat and performs a track. Also appearing is Kate Winslet, Jude Law and The Who perform ‘Black Widow Eyes’.

Michael discusses war with Sir Michael Caine, Tony Bennett joins & Paul Simon closes.

Michael discusses war with ex infantryman Sir Michael Caine. Tony Bennett joins and reveals the advice he got from Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington. Closing the show is Paul Simon!

Michael Parkinson's guests are Peter Kay, Sir Ian McKellen and Take That.

Michael Parkinson's guests are Peter Kay, Sir Ian McKellen and Take That - who also perform their single 'Patience'.

Dame Judi Dench, Sir Lenny Henry & Katherine Jenkins talk to Michael.

Dame Judi Dench talks about being M in Casino Royale. Joining them is comedian Lenny Henry, operatic singer Katherine Jenkins, while Steve Tyrell provides the music.

Parkinson chats to George Michael, Stephen Fry and Joan Rivers.

Parkinson is joined by legendary singer songwriter George Michael, Stephen Fry and Joan Rivers, with a music performance from the award winning American band The Scissor Sisters.

Parkinson chats to Sir David Frost, Michael Palin and Dame Diana Rigg.

Michael Parkinson's last ever series. Joining him are fellow broadcaster and TV presenter Sir David Frost who chats about his book ‘Frost/Nixon’, Michael Palin and Dame Diana Rigg.

Parkinson chats to Bobby Charlton, Richard Attenborough and Joanna Lumley.

Parkinson chats to Bobby Charlton, Richard Attenborough and Joanna Lumley. Providing the music is American contemporary jazz singer, Peter Cincotti.

Parkinson chats to Ray Winstone, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Daniel Radcliffe.

Parkinson chats to Ray Winstone, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Daniel Radcliffe. American soul singer, Jamie Davis provides the music.

An incredible stellar line-up for Parkinson’s last ever chat show!

Michael Parkinson’s final chat show & a stellar line-up - Peter Kay, David Beckham, Billy Connolly, Dame Judi Dench, Sir David Attenborough, Sir Michael Caine & Dame Edna Everage.

The Best of Parkinson

The Best of Parkinson

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