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Parkinson: The Interviews

1995

3 seasons

18 episodes

Talk

Michael Parkinson reflects on the most memorable subjects of his interviews from the 1970s and 1980s.

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Cast

Michael Parkinson

Ep 1
1.Peter Cook
26-07-199540m
Michael Parkinson looks back at some of his many interviews with the comic genius that was Peter Cook.
Ep 2
2.Richard Burton
02-08-199540m
Michael Parkinson looks back at his unique interview with talented and troubled film star Richard Burton. Back in 1974, Burton was battling against alcoholism and had spent six wee...
Ep 3
3.Tommy Cooper and Frankie Howerd
09-08-199540m
A special double bill of interviews with two of the great comic talents of post-war Britain. Michael Parkinson remembers Tommy Cooper being reluctant to appear, but armed with his...
Ep 4
4.Orson Welles
16-08-199540m
Michael Parkinson recalls his interview with a man who he considered "the most extraordinary talent that the cinema ever produced".
Ep 5
5.David Niven
22-08-199540m
Actor, author and raconteur David Niven was one of the most popular performers from these shores to succeed in Hollywood. Here he talks to Michael Parkinson about his first love, h...
Ep 6
6.Kenneth Williams
29-08-199540m
In this compilation of clips from five of his eight appearances on Parkinson, comedian Kenneth Williams gives vent to his dislike of theatre critics as well as host Michael Parkins...

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