Sir Michael Parkinson was an icon of British television presenter, broadcaster, journalist, and author. He presented his television talk show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982 and from 1998 to 2007, as well as other talk shows and programs both in the UK and internationally.
Parkinson began his career as a journalist in local newspapers straight after leaving school. He worked as a features writer for the Manchester Guardian, working alongside Michael Frayn, and later for the Daily Express in London.
Meet Sir Michael Parkinson’s late parents Jack Parkinson & Freda Rose Parkinson
The son of a miner, Sir Michael was born to Jack Parkinson(father) and Freda Rose Parkinson ( mother), Both parents are late, as well as Sir Michael Parkinson.
Parkinson died at home on 16 August 2023, aged 88. he was the first Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University, and his role included representing the university and conferring degrees at graduation ceremonies.
Parkinson was ranked eighth in a list of the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes drawn up by the British Film Institute in 2000, voted for by industry professionals. In April 2006, Parkinson was awarded honorary patronage of the University Philosophical Society of Trinity College Dublin.
