Michael Parkinson: Last News

Express.co.uk that he and Dame Helen Mirren, 75, are not “close friends” and do not send each other “birthday cards”.  The veteran broadcaster is “fed up” of people talking about the clip which continues to circulate online, that shows him asking the actress about her “equipment” and labelling the Prime Suspect star a “sex queen”.Michael said: “That was in 1975, a long time ago, by which time me and Miss Mirren have met again on two or three occasions.“So it is not as you would imagine that we are sworn enemies, but I wouldn’t say we're close friends either. “On the other hand, we’re both intelligent enough, and old enough to understand that things like that happen and they have a life of their own.”The legendary TV host admitted that he

Express.co.uk that he got “uppity” over his son Michael Parkinson Jr’s comments about him as a parent.The pair worked together on their book Like Father Like Son, which explored three generations of their family.In a chapter that his youngest child wrote discussing his famous dad, he described his drinking and sometimes unapproachable behaviour.The chat show host has now said he was taken aback by the remarks and was left feeling “shocked”, but also felt it was important to understand his observations.He said: “There's not been a father who has had sons or daughters growing up and thought, ‘What do they really think about me?’“So when I got to the chapter where Michael talks frankly about me and my faults, it was a bit of a shock, is this

Michael Parkinson addresses failing his dad after setback[LATEST]Maisie Smith seen for first time after being stopped by police[STRICTLY]Giovanni Pernice addresses 'connection' with Strictly's Ranvir[TV]She said the lyrics to her festive song poured out.Suzi headed to her in-house music studio and recorded the release.She said: "My son left the door open of the studio and out came this beautiful, beautiful, track."And everything in me, you know the hairs on the back of my neck stood up."Suzi added: "The first four lines of the song just flew out of my mouth.

Michael Parkinson addresses failing his dad after setback[LATEST]Maisie Smith seen for first time after being stopped by police[STRICTLY]Giovanni Pernice addresses 'connection' with Strictly's Ranvir[TV]She said the lyrics to her festive song poured out.Suzie headed to her in-house music studio and recorded the release.She said: "My son left the door open of the studio and out came this beautiful, beautiful, track."And everything in me, you know the hairs on the back of my neck stood up."Suzie added: "The first four lines of the song just flew out of my mouth.

Express.co.uk that there was a “deeply unhappy” period in his marriage to his wife of over 60 years, Mary Ann Parkinson.The chat show legend told how he began to increasingly rely upon alcohol during the beginning of his career when he was working on Fleet Street.However after Mary said he had become “ugly” when he drank, the star decided it was to quit alcohol altogether.He recalled: “I decided to quit drinking when my wife turned to me and said, ‘The problem with you is when you drink you can become ugly’, so I stopped.“I was not far short of being a chronic alcoholic,” he added.The chat show host said he turned to booze after going through difficulties in his life.He continued: “It was an episode in my life when I was deeply unhappy, and

Michael Parkinson, 85, has shared that despite anti-vaxxers who do not believe the jab will be safe for human use, he will be one of the first up for receiving the vaccination.The chat show legend joined other stars including Bob Geldof, 69 and Michael Palin, 77, who also said they would have “no qualms” about being vaccinated.After some have said that they would not want to receive the jab, a group of well-known entertainers have come together to encourage people to have the vaccination.Celebrities backing the jab include Eamonn Holmes, Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, Mastermind host John Humphrys, Monty Python’s Sir Michael Palin, singer Lulu and rockers Roger Daltrey and Ronnie Wood.Live Aid hero Sir Bob Geldof, 69, led the rallying

A string of celebrities have declared they WILL have the coronavirus vaccine.

Like Father, Like Son: A Family Story by Michael Parkinson and Mike Parkinson is available now (Hodder & Stoughton, Hardback, £20)

Express.co.uk on the difficulties of working for 15 years with his famous father Sir Michael Parkinson, 85, including on his extremely popular ITV chat show Parkinson.The TV director admitted that sometimes his dad can “cross the line”, but the pair have never had a disagreement that can’t be fixed by having an open debate.Michael Jr revealed: “I’ve always had the ability to separate the personal from the professional, whenever he crosses that line in the studio, he’s not my father, he’s Michael Parkinson, once he leaves the studio he becomes my father again.“The problems occur when you blur those boundaries because you can never bring the personal in with the business, because it’s not fair and it will destroy a relationship,” he added.The

SIR Michael Parkinson bravely opened up about grieving for his dad as he appeared with son Mike on Good Morning Britain today. The veteran broadcaster was on the show to discuss his new book Like Father, Like Son: A family story which was co-written with son Mike Jr, 53.

There is one excruciating interview that will haunt Michael Parkinson forever.

Good Morning Britain alongside his son Mike.

Good Morning Britain on Tuesday to discuss his new book 'Like Father, Like Son' with hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid. Michael was joined by his son Mike and spoke to the the presenters about his new book which was prompted by his Life Stories interview with Piers.The 85-year-old broke down in tears recalling his dad's death 40 years earlier, during his interview with Piers last year.Michael said he had "locked his grief away in a compartment" until the moment Piers asked about his father's death.

TV legend Sir Michael Parkinson appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday where he spoke to hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.

He's interviewed everyone from Hollywood royalty to heavyweight champs – so after such a long, successful career, Sir Michael Parkinson is happy to take things easier.

Dan Walker 'tipped over emotional edge' as BBC host suffers injury[LATEST]Neil Jones: Strictly pro offering fans dance lessons for £15 amid snub[STRICTLY]Maureen Lipman: Corrie star 'walked out' on Gogglebox shoot[INTERVIEW]"There was no trauma involved. You look back on those periods and thank God you survive them."The father-of-three explained that he still enjoys the occasional glass of wine from time to time but admits he "doesn't miss it"."I’ve possibly had four or five since lockdown.

Like Father, Like Son, Mike, who was born in 1967, writes that for much of his childhood Parkinson was a figure who inspired ‘disquiet and anxiety’, and who would appear only at mealtimes, issuing ‘diktats and less-than-complimentary observations on length of hair, performance at school and sporting prowess’, creating ‘a charged and unpleasant atmosphere’ in the home. ‘I was not terrorised by him; I just found him forbidding and distant.’How, I ask, did Parkinson feel on reading that? ‘I take it as Mike’s observations and therefore I respect it.

The Sun: ‘Gay would have been thrilled that BAFTA included him. But not only was he popular in Ireland, he had also worked in the UK on Granada TV where he interviewed The Beatles and Brendan Behan, on an evening show with colleagues such as Michael Parkinson.’He bravely opened about how he stills misses the man who was a mentor to him, telling the publication: ‘He leaves a big space.

Peter Kay made a sensational return to TV for BBC’s charity broadcast Big Night In, where he recreated Tony Christie hit (Is This The Way To) Amarillo.

Peter Kay has thanked people who have joined in with his recreation of the famous Amarillo video for the BBC's Big Night In.

Peter Kay has thanked key worker heroes for getting involved in the recreation of his Armarillo music video.