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Parkinson (1973–1980) on BBC One
About Parkinson
Parkinson ended on March 19, 1980, after its run on BBC One. The show was a long-running interview series that featured in-depth conversations with various notable guests. It was a staple of British television for several decades, providing a platform for discussions on a wide range of topics and personalities.
The program was hosted by journalist Michael Parkinson, who conducted interviews with celebrities, politicians, and other prominent figures. Premiering in 1973, the series was known for its straightforward interview style and the host's ability to draw out engaging conversations. Over the years, it became a significant part of British TV culture, with its episodes often remembered for the candid insights shared by guests.
Michael Parkinson starred as himself in the show. The show concluded in 1980, marking the end of a notable era in British television interview programming.
Parkinson episode schedule
39 aired
Aired · 39
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 1981 | S11·E51 | Muhammad Ali |
| March 19, 1980 | S1980·E50 | Dirk Bogarde, Diana Rigg, Barbara Woodhouse |
| December 29, 1979 | S1979·E29 | Brian Inglis, Diana Rigg, Martin St. James |
| December 25, 1979 | S9·E28 | Peter Cook |
| December 17, 1977 | S7·E16 | Alec Guinness |
| February 14, 1976 | S1976·E24 | Fred Astaire |
| January 31, 1976 | S1976·E23 | Malcolm Muggeridge, Diana Rigg |
| March 8, 1975 | S4·E28 | Dustin Hoffman |
| November 23, 1974 | S4·E14 | Richard Burton |
| November 9, 1974 | S4·E12 | Peter Sellers |
| February 8, 1974 | S4·E1 | Dr Jacob Bronowski |
| November 17, 1973 | S3·E11 | Orson Welles |
| November 11, 1972 | S1972·E20 | Morecambe & Wise |
| November 4, 1972 | S1972·E19 | Diana Rigg, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Gore Vidal |
| October 14, 1972 | S1972·E16 | David Niven |
| August 19, 1972 | S1972·E12 | Episode 12 |
| August 12, 1972 | S1972·E11 | Episode 11 |
| August 5, 1972 | S1972·E10 | Episode 10 |
| July 29, 1972 | S1972·E9 | Episode 9 |
| July 22, 1972 | S1972·E8 | Shirley Temple |
| July 15, 1972 | S1972·E7 | Episode 7 |
| July 8, 1972 | S1972·E6 | Transatlantic Special |
| July 1, 1972 | S1972·E5 | Episode 5 |
| June 24, 1972 | S1972·E4 | Episode 4 |
| June 17, 1972 | S1972·E3 | Episode 3 |
| June 10, 1972 | S1972·E2 | Episode 2 |
| June 3, 1972 | S1972·E1 | Laurie Taylor, Lighting Ron Koplick |
| September 4, 1971 | S1971·E12 | Shirley MacLaine |
| August 28, 1971 | S1971·E11 | Jimmy Savile, Claire Rayner |
| August 21, 1971 | S1971·E10 | Trevor Howard, Fred Trueman, Harold Pinter |
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| August 14, 1971 | S1971·E9 | Robert Shaw, Ringo Starr, Spike Milligan |
| August 7, 1971 | S1971·E8 | Orson Welles |
| July 31, 1971 | S1971·E7 | Rod Steiger, Kenneth Tynan, Denis Norden |
| July 24, 1971 | S1971·E6 | George Best, Michael Caine |
| July 17, 1971 | S1971·E5 | John Lennon, Yoko Ono, George Melly, Humphrey Lyttleton, Benny Goodman |
| July 10, 1971 | S1971·E4 | Peter Ustinov |
| July 3, 1971 | S1971·E3 | Art Buchwald, Peter Finch, Polly Toynbee |
| June 26, 1971 | S1971·E2 | Pierre Salinger, Shelley Winters |
| June 19, 1971 | S1971·E1 | Marian Montgomery |