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Helen Mirren has a change of heart about infamous Michael Parkinson interview

Mirren and Parkinson’s ‘sexist’ exchange remains one of the most memorable moments of the BBC chat show

The Independent UK

Dame Helen Mirren makes U-turn on Sir Michael Parkinson’s archive ‘sexist’ comments about her figure

The chat show host introduced Dame Helen as the ‘sex queen’ of the Royal Shakespeare Company

Evening Standard

Helen Mirren shares new, opposite view on ‘sexist’ Michael Parkinson interview: ‘He was right’

Mirren and Parkinson’s ‘sexist’ exchange remains one of the most memorable moments of the BBC chat show

The Independent UK

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How imposter syndrome became the new normal

Michael Parkinson was, according to his son, ‘constantly questioning himself’ despite an outward appearance of chat-show confidence. But, asks Adam White, if so many of us – whether they’re Kim Kardashian or your average man on the street – believe ourselves to be imposters, what even is insecurity today?

The Independent UK

Letter: Sir Michael Parkinson obituary

Quentin Falk writes: Parky would generously keep me on in the studio to enjoy some shared time with his star guests

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: Rudy Giuliani still hoping for his Trump loyalty to pay

A Trump presidency is Giuliani’s final hope – or failing that, some payment for all his legal work at least

The Guardian - UK

We will be watching Sir Michael Parkinson for years, says Gloria Hunniford

Hunniford said that the late broadcaster’s interviewing technique was ‘the best’.

The Independent UK

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Sir Michael Parkinson hailed by Tarbuck as ‘giant of industry and giant friend’

The chat show veteran died on Wednesday aged 88.

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.

Evening Standard

Sir Michael Parkinson remembered as ‘one of the Northern lads’ following death

Dame Maureen Lipman, Sir Rod Stewart and Sir David Attenborough were among those paying tribute to the celebrated chat show host.

The Independent UK

In an age of shallow celebrity interviews, a tribute to Michael Parkinson – master of the form

It didn’t matter how famous you were: ‘Parky’ knew his job wasn’t to ingratiate himself but to get people to talk, says arts writer Fiona Sturges

The Guardian - UK

‘I still smile when I think of him and that pesky emu’: your favourite memories of Michael Parkinson

From uproarious laughter to lovely personal encounters with the broadcaster, here are Guardian readers’ fondest reminiscences of the legendary chatshow host

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool’s transfer business, and a man chasing his own hat in the wind

In today’s Football Daily: Goodbye Hendo, hello Endo; and remembering Michael Parkinson’s love for the game

The Guardian - UK

Sir Michael Parkinson obituary

One of the great television interviewers who started out as a reporter on a local newspaper in his native Yorkshire

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An all-time great: how Michael Parkinson changed British television

He pioneered new formats, could get almost any guest in the world and conducted the best interviews ever. Parky was one of the finest broadcasters of any era

The Independent UK

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

Parkinson’s northern accent was ‘very refreshing’, says Attenborough

Sir Michael Palin, Gary Lineker and Jamie Cullum have also paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson.

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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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‘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.

Evening Standard

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’

Daily Record

Paisley man hails therapy which ended his 13-year battle with depression

Martin Park tried to end his life before discovering the healing affects of Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).

Daily Mirror

Michael Parkinson makes rare public appearance to celebrate legendary pal's birthday

Sir Michael Parkinson, 88, was the life and soul of the party as he celebrated his friend Dickie Bird's 90th birthday. The broadcaster grinned from ear to ear as he caught up with friends

The Guardian - UK

‘Effectively a tool of Satan’: how the UK authorities were utterly terrified by TV

For decades, politicians feared that breakfast TV would turn Brits into zombies – or that broadcasting might decimate the workforce. This is the story of our long journey to 24-hour television

Evening Standard

Michael Parkinson sparks concern for looking ‘frail’ as he makes rare TV appearance on BBC Breakfast

The legendary broadcaster has kept a low profile in recent years after stepping down from his hugely successful chat show in 2004

Daily Record

Michael Parkinson 'unrecognisable' in rare TV appearance on BBC Breakfast

Parky has kept a very low profile since his chat show ended in 2004 and only made a handful of public appearances.

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