Michael Parkinson: Last News

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Legendary UK broadcaster and chat show host Michael Parkinson has died aged 88, according to his family.

Ellise Shafer Michael Parkinson, the English broadcaster who hosted the popular long-running talk show “Parkinson,” has died, the BBC reports. He was 88.

Sir Michael Parkinson looked in brilliant spirits as he attended cricket umpire Dickie Bird's 90th birthday party on Wednesday.The legendary broadcaster, 88, was dressed for the occasion in a navy blue suit with a light blue shirt, and appeared in a fantastic mood as he greeted the partygoers.The event took place at Leeds' Headingley Stadium, and everyone seemed to be in jovial spirits as they celebrated the 90th birthday of Dickie. Dickie wore a grey pinstripe suit over a bright blue shirt, and in a lovely photograph, he wrapped an arm around his pal Michael.

Peter Kay is angry with late paedophile presenter Jimmy Savile for destroying the legacy of his music video for '(Is This The Way To) Amarillo'. The stand-up comic teamed up with singer Tony Christie in 2005 to release a version of the 1971 track - which had featured in Kay's Channel 4 sitcom 'Phoenix Nights' in 2002 - to raise money for charity Comic Relief. The video featured Kay and a host of other beloved British celebrities miming along to the lyrics and walking and dancing, these included 'Coronation Street' actor William Roache, his late 'Corrie' co-star Anne Kirkbride, late 'Bullseye' host Jim Bowen, Sir Cliff Richard, talk show host Sir Michael Parkinson, late comedy great Ronnie Corbett and more.

Michael Parkinson appeared on BBC Breakfast on Thursday morning and fans were quick to express their concerns for the TV legend, with some expressing how 'frail' he looked.

MICHAEL Parkinson made a heartbreaking confession on BBC Breakfast this morning. The broadcasting icon revealed that he does "not recognise" himself during an interview on the popular BBC morning programme.

It's been 30 years since the controversial Ghostwatch mockumentary aired on the telly on Halloween.

students as well as a toddler-sized doll in a pink dress in his flat.The 41-year-old pervert had over a million indecent pictures of children including edited pornographic images of his face alongside a former pupils. READ MORE: Notorious 'Da Vinci rapist' mobbed by angry locals clutching 'scum get out' banner Cops found flowcharts in his former Suffolk home that vile Singleton used to describe child abuse scenarios and could be “personalised” to different names.The ex-teacher, who was one of the child safeguarding leads at his school, was put behind bars for six years by a judge at Ipswich Crown Court.Singleton was also made to sign the sexual offenders’ register indefinitely after he admitted to three offences of making indecent images of children, two of taking indecent images, possessing a paedophile manual as well as prohibited and extreme pornographic images.Judge Richard Christie told him: “Fortunately these offences haven't gone on to lead to actual acts against any of the children in your charge but child pornography is a scourge and has very real victims.“For every indecent image you view a child or children have been abused.” Whilst National Crime Agency Manager Michael Parkinson said Singleton had “grossly abused” his position and added: “His house was filled with a large, disturbing collection of items which proved beyond doubt his sexual interest in children. “Of particular concern was an extensive paedophile manual which offered explicit, practical guidance on how to carry out abuse.

Express.co.uk spoke to Angela about today's cancel culture and if she has ever been scared of saying the wrong thing on live TV.Angela's career shows no sign of stopping as she continues to work on BBC's Rip off Britain, while also regularly appearing on segments of The One Show.Having had a successful career spanning nearly 60 years, Express.co.uk asked Angela if she had ever feared being cancelled.Angela said: "I think as a journalist, hopefully, and as a broadcaster, hopefully I've always been aware of doing my job as well as I can."I hope I do it in a way that doesn't either insult or upset people but just gets to the heart of the story that I'm dealing with."Angela's career has not always run smoothly, with the broadcaster believing the TV-am sacking would mark the end of her career.TV-am was supported by five presenters who were not only fronting the programme but were also shareholders when it was created.This included Angela, Michael Parkinson, David Frost, Anna Ford and Robert Kee.When the franchise was announced in December 1980, Angela's contract with the BBC was about to expire, and was not renewed as a result of her TV-am employment.After just two months on air, the company was running at a loss, leaving the chief executive and chairman Peter Jay to be ousted.Angela made her support for the previous chairman clear, leading to her and Anna Ford being fired by the new executive, Timothy Aitken.Speaking to Express.co.uk about the events, she said: "If you look at my career path I've never, apart from one year immediately after the nonsense of TV-am, been out of work."I thought that was the end of my career."You know, after TV-am famously one of the controllers at the time said, 'Angela Rippon will never work

Express.co.uk about the possible end of her career.TV-am was supported by five presenters who were not only fronting the programme but were also shareholders when it was created.This included Angela, Michael Parkinson, David Frost, Anna Ford and Robert Kee.When the franchise was announced in December 1980, Angela's contract with the BBC was about to expire, and was not renewed as a result of her TV-am employment.After just two months on air, the company was running at a loss, leaving the chief executive and chairman Peter Jay to be ousted.Angela made her support for the previous chairman clear, leading to her and Anna Ford being fired by the new executive, Timothy Aitken.This led to Angela being out of work for over a year, and nearly meant the end of her career.Speaking to Express.co.uk about the events, she said: "If you look at my career path I've never, apart from one year immediately after the nonsense of TV-am, been out of work."Although I wasn't then as Capital Radio employed me."I thought that was the end of my career."You know, after TV-am famously one of the controllers at the time said, 'Angela Rippon will never work for the BBC again.'"Well, you know, I don't know where he is.

BBC's first female journalist to present the news. However, there was a period of around one year that Angela admitted she struggled with work due to her stint on TV-am back in 1983, with Angela speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk about the period.TV-am was supported by five presenters who were not only fronting the programme but were also shareholders.This included Angela, Michael Parkinson, David Frost, Anna Ford and Robert Kee.When the franchise was announced in December 1980, Angela's contract with the BBC was about to expire, and was not renewed as a result of her TV-am employment.After just two months on air, the company was running at a loss, leaving the chief executive and chairman Peter Jay to be ousted.Angela made her support for the previous chairman clear, leading to her and Anna Ford to be fired by the new executive, Timothy Aitken.This led to Angela being out of work for over a year, and nearly meant the end of her career.Speaking to Express.co.uk about the events, she said: "If you look at my career path I've never apart from one year immediately after the nonsense of TV-am been out of work."Although I wasn't then as Capital Radio employed me."I thought that was the end of my career."You know, after TV-am famously one of the controllers at the time said, 'Angela Rippon will never work for the BBC again.'"Well, you know, I don't know where he is.

Kate Garraway says husband Derek is back in hospital[LATEST]Michael Parkinson enjoys rare public appearance with wife at Wimbledon[PICTURES]'See why few watch' Andrew Neil forced to switch off BBC's Newsnight[TV]But others were less agreeable, as Jon stated: "What has Anita Dobson got on?"Marie added: "Love Anita Dobson but that dress….oh my! Longer is more classy at 73."Anita - who played Angie Watts from 1985 to 1988 - and Brian, 74, have been married since 2000.The legendary guitarist recently credited his wife with "saving his life" after complications from a heart attack that "nearly killed" him.The rocker suffered a heart attack in May 2020 shortly after incurring a separate, unconnected gardening injury which left him hospitalised.Recalling how he could "hardly crawl across the floor", the rocker sweetly praised his soap star wife, Anita, for taking care of him.He said: "She was incredible.She totally saved my life because I couldn't do anything and she just kind of nursed me, so I will forever be in her debt."She did an incredible job on me."

Wimbledon in what is a rare public appearance for the broadcasting legend. The star seemed in good spirits as he headed out with Mary, his wife of 63 years, on Wednesday. Looking dapper, Sir Michael, 87, donned a grey suit with a white shirt and blue tie, while Mary, 85, looked ready for the sun in a white blazer, floral scarf, and shades.

David Beckham has once again given fans a blast from the past as he showed off the adorable palm tattoo designed by his daughter Harper, during a recent trip to Wimbledon.The former England captain, 47, is well known for his multiple inkings, yet the small design of a young girl wearing a dress and high heels adorning his palm holds a special meaning, after the cheerful doodle was sketched by his own daughter, aged just four years old. With Harper set to turn 11, this weekend, many fans have once again taken an interest in the quirky design and even suggested it looks as though the little girl is trying to give her dad a hug with her arms happily outstretched.

David Beckham, Gemma Chan, Hugh Grant and broadcasting legend Michael Parkinson were amongst the famous faces that attended day 10 of the Wimbledon Championships. David, 47 beamed alongside his mum Sandra Georgina West as they avidly watched the matches from the Royal Box on Centre Court, which saw Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal among the players.The former England footballer opted for a dapper brown blazer with white trousers, pairing them with a white striped shirt and a polka dot tie. He even wore a matching white pocket square for the glamorous social occasion.His 73-year-old mother also opted for a sleek, stylish outfit with a peach-coloured blouse underneath a striking white blazer. The sporting icon also took a selfie with his mother to capture the sweet family day out.

Naman Ramachandran Comedian, actor, artist, writer, musician and presenter, Billy Connolly (“Mrs. Brown”), will be honored with the BAFTA Fellowship at this year’s Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards.The fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA in recognition of an individual’s contribution to film, television or games across their career. Previous TV honorees include Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, Jon Snow, Bruce Forsyth, Joanna Lumley, Melvyn Bragg, Michael Palin, Trevor MacDonald, David Attenborough, Julie Walters, Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, Katie Adie and Joan Bakewell.In 1995, Connolly won the BAFTA Scotland entertainment category for “Billy Connolly’s World Tour of Scotland.” He has since received five BAFTA nominations, and has been presented with a BAFTA special award in 2002 and the BAFTA Scotland outstanding contribution to television and film in 2012.

Matt Tebbutt, has presented on BBC's Saturday Kitchen since the departure of James Martin in 2016.The TV chef has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about his career as a TV chef and credits Sunday Brunch's Simon Rimmer for his successful career in a cheeky snub.There has always been a friendly rivalry between Simon and Matt, despite their shows airing on different weekend days.Express.co.uk asked Matt what he considered to be the big break in his career.He replied: "I think that would be being offered Market Kitchen which I filmed for quite a few years with Tana Ramsey, Matthew Fort, Tom Parker-Bowles and Rachel Allen."It gave me a good grounding in TV and how it all works."It was a great experience working with Pat Llewellyn, plus, I got to interview the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Chrissie Hynde and Michael Parkinson!He then cheekily added: "I’m still so grateful that Simon Rimmer was too busy to take the gig… but I think things have worked out for him!"The pair have always joked about their cheeky rivalry, with Simon adding to this in April last year when chef Ching-He Huang was on the show.Speaking about the latter's book, she remarked: "I can’t write this book and not be all in.

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A TERRIFYING paranormal show starring Michael Parkinson that was banned after being shown on the BBC has resurfaced on TikTok. On Halloween in 1992, a horror mockumentary titled Ghostwatch saw Michael and Sarah Greene present what appeared to be a live news report investigating paranormal activity at a family home. The report featured home footage of a ghost terrorising two children in their bedroom with their mother rushing to get them out of the house.

Amanda Holden gave her thoughts on Simon Cowell’s engagement news to his longtime partner Lauren Silverman, claiming she was given a heads-up beforehand.The 50-year-old took to her Heart FM radio show to reveal that her Britain’s Got Talent boss and co-judge had sent her a text message on Tuesday evening to share the news with friends.Amanda said she was taken aback by the message from Simon, which read: “It’s happening”.She recalled: “Last night we all got the text saying, ‘It’s happening', and we couldn’t believe it.“And I knew it would be in the papers today if we got the text last night.“So I was like ‘oh my goodness!’”Amanda went on to quip that she’s just as surprised by the news as Simon’s soon-to-be wife.Simon and Lauren have been together since 2013, shortly after the latter’s ex-husband Andrew Silverman filed for divorce in July that same year.Amanda continued to stress how her music mogul pal has always said he would never get married.But ever since he settled down with Lauren, Simon appears to have had a change of heart regarding his views on marriage.“Simon said he would never get married, and obviously Lauren has been by his side and you now they’ve been through so much together, and I think she’s the one.“But I don’t know if she ever thought he would put a ring on it!”Before welcoming their son Eric Cowell in 2014, Simon insisted he would never want to have children “because I don’t want a me”, he told Michael Parkinson."I was obnoxious as a child.