Michael Parkinson
English television and radio personality
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| August 16 2023 | Passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in British broadcasting and journalism. |
| August 16 2023 | Died at home at the age of 88 following a brief illness. |
| August 16 2023 | Died at home at the age of 88 following a brief illness. |
| August 16 2023 | Passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in British broadcasting and journalism. |
| May 2019 | Appeared on Piers Morgan's Life Stories and defended his controversial 1975 interview with Helen Mirren, responding to accusations of sexism with 'Well, maybe. But nobody got hurt, nobody died.' |
| May 2019 | Appeared on Piers Morgan's Life Stories and defended his controversial 1975 interview with Helen Mirren, responding to accusations of sexism with 'Well, maybe. But nobody got hurt, nobody died.' |
| 2015 | Received an all-clear from prostate cancer. |
| 2015 | Received an all-clear from prostate cancer. |
| August 2014 | Signed a letter to The Guardian with 200 public figures expressing hope that Scotland would vote to remain part of the United Kingdom. |
| August 2014 | Signed a letter to The Guardian with 200 public figures expressing hope that Scotland would vote to remain part of the United Kingdom. |
| 2013 | Announced his diagnosis of prostate cancer. |
| 2013 | Criticized the direction of British television, comparing modern shows unfavorably to past broadcasters and highlighting what he saw as a problematic 'cult of youth'. |
| 2013 | Announced his diagnosis of prostate cancer. |
| 2013 | Criticized the direction of British television, comparing modern shows unfavorably to past broadcasters and highlighting what he saw as a problematic 'cult of youth'. |
| 2012 | Appeared in commercials for SunLife Guaranteed Over 50 Plan life insurance, which was criticized by financial journalist Martin Lewis as poor value for customers. |
| 2012 | Appeared in commercials for SunLife Guaranteed Over 50 Plan life insurance, which was criticized by financial journalist Martin Lewis as poor value for customers. |
| November 2012 | Returned to hosting television with his new show Parkinson: Masterclass on Sky Arts. |
| November 2012 | Returned to hosting television with his new show Parkinson: Masterclass on Sky Arts. |
| January 2011 | Delivered the keynote address in Sydney on Australia Day, becoming the first non-Australian to do so, and used the platform to promote the abolition of the Australian monarchy. |
| January 2011 | Delivered the keynote address in Sydney on Australia Day, becoming the first non-Australian to do so, and used the platform to promote the abolition of the Australian monarchy. |
| 2010 | A portrait of Parkinson by artist Jonathan Yeo was acquired by the National Portrait Gallery for its permanent collection. |
| 2010 | A portrait of Parkinson by artist Jonathan Yeo was acquired by the National Portrait Gallery for its permanent collection. |
| October 11 2010 | Appeared on Richard Bacon's Radio 5 Live show and critically commented on comedian Russell Brand, stating he 'doesn't see the point of him'. |
| October 11 2010 | Appeared on Richard Bacon's Radio 5 Live show and critically commented on comedian Russell Brand, stating he 'doesn't see the point of him'. |
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