Sir Michael Parkinson - Digital Spy - Celebrities

Michael Parkinson: 'Talent shows give dangerous fame'

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:33:00 +0000

He says being asked to join one of Simon Cowell's shows would be an "insult".

Michael Parkinson's greatest ever interviews - videos

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:10:00 +0000

Digital Spy looks back at Michael Parkinson's greatest ever interviews.

David Tennant, Tom Jones, Emma Thompson for new Sky Arts shows

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:41:00 +0000

Sky Arts unveils its upcoming lineup of drama and comedy shows.

Michael Parkinson to make talkshow comeback on Sky Arts

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:52:00 +0000

Parkinson veteran to present Masterclass talkshow series for Sky.

Jamie Cullum crowns Offbeat South winners of The Big Audition

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:14:09 +0000

The singer crowns the rising group the winners of the Big Audition competition.

Kelsey Grammer to speak at Aussie radio awards

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:31:01 +0100

Frasier star Kelsey Grammer is confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year's ARCAs.

Media Society to honour Michael Grade

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:34:00 +0000

Michael Grade is to be honoured by The Media Society for his outstanding contribution to UK media.

Parkinson: 'Brand is lucky to be famous'

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:19:00 +0100

Sir Michael Parkinson blasts the 'pointless' Russell Brand, claiming that he is lucky to be so famous.

Parkinson 'blasts celeb talkshow hosts'

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:05:00 +0100

Sir Michael Parkinson criticises the "foolish ambition" of celebrities who become talkshow hosts.

Tony Curtis memorial to take place Monday

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:26:25 +0100

Tony Curtis will reportedly be remembered at a memorial service on Monday.

Parkinson accepts �25k libel damages

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:30:00 +0000

Veteran TV star Sir Michael Parkinson accepts libel damages from the Daily Mail.

Parkinson criticises 'Talent', 'X Factor'

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:58:00 +0100

Sir Michael Parkinson hits out at the "cynical marketing" of reality talent shows.

Parky: 'Boyle reaction was predictable'

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:23:00 +0100

Sir Michael Parkinson ponders whether Susan Boyle is any happier since she appeared on BGT.

Parkinson blasts BB, 'Apprentice'

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:11:00 +0100

Sir Michael Parkinson describes Big Brother as "the modern version of Bedlam".

Parkinson: 'Bring back chatshows'

Thu, 14 May 2009 22:40:01 +0100

Sir Michael Parkinson reportedly calls for more chatshows to be on television.

Parky: 'Goody was mercilessly exploited'

Thu, 14 May 2009 11:32:00 +0100

Sir Michael Parkinson suggests that Jade Goody was "mercilessly exploited", even in death.

Fiona Phillips blasts 'insensitive' Parky

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:16:00 +0100

Fiona Phillips expresses shock at Sir Michael Parkinson's criticism of Jade Goody.

Parky: 'Goody represented wretched Britain'

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:45:00 +0100

Sir Michael Parkinson says that Jade Goody represented "paltry" and "wretched" Britain.

Stars pay tribute to Natasha Richardson

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:38:00 +0000

Tributes pour in for Natasha Richardson, who died last night after a skiing accident.

Morgan attacks Ross, Norton, Carr

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:40:00 +0000

Piers Morgan hits out at the interviewing skills of Jonathan Ross, Graham Norton and Alan Carr.