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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

Sir Geoffrey Boycott remembers friend Sir Michael as ‘soul of Yorkshire’

The pair became friends as teenagers.

The Independent UK

Dickie Bird pays emotional tribute to ‘dearest friend’ Sir Michael Parkinson

‘Not only was he a friend but he was a dear friend and I just don’t know how I will cope,’ said Bird.

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Michael Parkinson and Emu: When the presenter was terrorised by Rod Hull’s puppet in 1976

Legendary presenter incurred the wrath of ‘that bloody bird’ on his BBC series

The Independent UK

‘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

Yorkshire County Cricket Club lead sporting tributes to Sir Michael Parkinson

Parkinson and Barnsley Cricket Club opening partner Dickie Bird had trials at Yorkshire alongside future England batter Geoffrey Boycott.

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson hailed as ‘king of the intelligent interview’

A host of celebrities have paid tribute to the ‘broadcasting giant’ following his death aged 88.

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

Yorkshire lead tributes to Sir Michael Parkinson following death aged 88

Parkinson and Barnsley Cricket Club opening partner Dickie Bird had trials at Yorkshire.

The Independent UK

Share your tributes and memories of Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson, who hosted the talkshow Parkinson from 1971 to 2007, has died, aged 88

The Guardian - UK

Sir Michael Parkinson has died aged 88

Chat show host interviewed more than 2,000 celebrities during his epic career

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Tributes pour in for Sir Michael Parkinson following death aged 88

Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Matt Lucas and more shared their memories of the ‘king of the chat show’

Evening Standard

Michael Parkinson death: Presenter said ‘mutual loathing’ was behind infamous Helen Mirren interview

Broadcaster died ‘peacefully’ at home in the company of his family

The Independent UK

Renowned British talk show host Michael Parkinson dies at age 88

Michael Parkinson, a renowned broadcaster widely considered Britain’s talk show king, has died at age 88

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Sir Michael Parkinson: Legendary broadcaster dies aged 88

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

The Independent UK

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

The chat show host was 88.

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson’s most memorable interviews

His conversations with high-profile names kept him ahead of the competition for more than a decade.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Chat show king Sir Michael Parkinson became showbiz royalty

He became as well known as many of the people he interviewed, with memorable encounters with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Billy Connolly and Emu.

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Sir Michael Parkinson, legendary British chat show host, dies aged 88

‘Parkinson’ broadcaster died following a ‘brief illness’

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Sir Michael Parkinson ‘had no idea’ how first episode of hit BBC show had gone

The first episode of Parkinson aired on June 19 1971.

The Guardian - UK

Michael Parkinson, broadcaster and talkshow host, dies aged 88

Presenter was best known for hosting self-titled talkshow between 1971 and 2007 and interviewing 2,000 celebrities

The National (Scotland)

Former BBC broadcaster Michael Parkinson dies aged 88

Broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88, his family has confirmed.

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Parkinson, king of the British chat show hosts, dies aged 88

The veteran broadcaster will be remembered as one of Britain’s most famous talk show hosts.

The Guardian - UK

The Kirkstyle Inn, Northumberland: ‘Three courses for £30 in this day and age feels like a misprint’ – restaurant review

The inn is doing a nifty dance, luring in the gastropub crowd without scaring off people who just want cod and chips

The Independent UK

Barry Humphries remembered as ‘comic genius’ following death aged 89

Dame Esther Rantzen and Sir Michael Parkinson were among those paying tribute to the late comedian.

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