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Michael Parkinson’s most memorable TV moments – from Emu to Meg Ryan

Classic interviews and controversies from the chatshow host’s long career

The Guardian - UK

He hated John Wayne, riled Meg Ryan and sparred with Ali: Michael Parkinson defined the British chat show

With his relaxed charm and Yorkshire brogue, Michael Parkinson got some of the world’s biggest stars to open up. Martin Chilton pays tribute to once-in-a generation broadcaster Michael Parkinson, who has died at the age of 88

The Independent UK

Our pick of Michael Parkinson’s 10 most memorable interview moments

His conversations with high-profile names kept him ahead of the competition for decades

Evening Standard

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Sir Michael Parkinson remembered as ‘beyond region or class’

Tributes have been paid to the chat show host and broadcaster following his death aged 88.

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson: From Muhammad Ali to Meg Ryan, the legendary broadcaster’s most memorable interviews

The Yorkshireman quizzed some of the most famous faces from the worlds of art, sport and politics between 1971 and 2007, creating some of British television’s most unforgettable moments

The Independent UK

Clip of Michael Parkinson’s worst guest resurfaces among tributes: ‘She was rude to people’

The moment went down as one of the most awkward clashes in TV history

Evening Standard

‘There will never be another Parky’: Dickie Bird remembers Sir Michael Parkinson

The chat show host, who has died 88, and Bird were friends for many years.

The Independent UK

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Michael Parkinson’s apology to Meg Ryan over infamous 2003 interview

Frosty interaction became one of BBC’s most memorable interviews

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson: Legendary broadcaster dies aged 88

He died ‘peacefully at home’ following a short illness, his family said

Evening Standard

Sir Michael Parkinson died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones – family

The chat show host was 88.

The Independent UK

Meg Ryan’s garden has a ‘contemporary yet classic’ energy – the reason might surprise you

Landscape architects weigh in on why the design in Meg Ryan's Montecito garden works so well

Homes & Gardens

Meg Ryan makes a brave color choice in her Montecito kitchen – and it pays off

Meg Ryan announces the renovation of the kitchen in her Montecito home, and this one bold color steals the show

Homes & Gardens

Gwyneth Paltrow says she’s ‘embracing’ ageing and calls out ‘double standard’ women face to look young

‘This idea that we’re supposed to be frozen in time is so weird,’ says Goop founder

The Independent UK

18 Actors Who Almost Starred In Classic '90s Movies

It's always fun to think about the paths not taken in life, especially when it involves iconic roles in classic '90s movies that were almost played by different actors.

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Where the Sleepless in Seattle cast are now as film celebrates 30th anniversary

The iconic movie Sleepless in Seattle turned 30 years old this week and fans across the globe still watch the flick which sees Tom Hanks' character try to get back into the world of dating

The Guardian - US

Sleepless in Seattle at 30: Nora Ephron’s romcom still worth falling for

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan exude timeless star power as a couple kept apart for almost the entirety of the 1993 classic

Cinemablend

Tom Hanks And Meg Ryan Nearly Teamed Up Before Sleepless In Seattle, According To Rita Wilson

Tom Hanks’ wife, Rita Wilson, reveals he and Meg Ryan almost teamed up before Sleepless in Seattle.

The Independent UK

John Mellencamp says he was a ‘s***ty boyfriend’ to Meg Ryan

Couple were on-and-off for nearly a decade, before calling off their engagement in 2019

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Sydney Film Festival 2023 program: Highlights chosen by our film critics

In its 70th year, the festival program boasts almost 300 films — from international heavy hitters and award-winners to lesser-known gems and trailblazing debuts. Here are nine you can't miss.

Cinemablend

Tom Hanks Reveals Why Sleepless In Seattle Made Him 'Cranky,' And How He Changed His Attitude

Tom Hanks opens up about working on Sleepless in Seattle and what made him "cranky" on set. Luckily, something eventually shifted his mood.

Cinemablend

Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan And 25 Other Rom-Com Partners We Think Should Make Another Movie Together

Here are the awesome rom-com pairings that we think should join forces on the big screen again, including Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan!

Cinemablend

25 Fun Facts About John Candy And The Comedian’s Legendary Career

The late, beloved John Candy's impressive comedy career only gets more interesting with these behind-the-scenes facts.

The Independent UK

‘Unproblematic people don’t age’ reflects the stupidest kind of beauty standard

No, Anne Hathaway doesn’t look eternally ageless because she’s ‘morally pure’, writes Eloise Hendy, and saying so is just more proof that – when it comes to ageing in the public eye – we still don’t know what we’re talking about

The Guardian - AU

Can we keep my nautical prints? When couples move in together, they face a tough test

Compromise is a wonderful thing, but undergraduate chic is not for everyone

The Guardian - US

Oh no, it happened again: a famous woman didn’t follow the rules of ageing

Meg Ryan was declared ‘unrecognizable’ in headlines after attending a screening – even though the tabloids clearly recognized her

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