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The late, great chat show legend Michael Parkinson sits down with celebrity guests - meeting the greatest names in entertainment in a star-studded series that spanned decades.

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Channel	Episode	Time
BBC Four Upcoming Release	Joanna Lumley, Sir Ian McKellen, Neil Morrissey and Marion Montgomery Joanna Lumley, Sir Ian McKellen, Neil Morrissey and Marion Montgomery Michael Parkinson is joined by Joanna Lumley, Sir Ian McKellen, Neil Morrissey and Marion Montgomery.	Your Time Sat 14 Mar · 22:40 UK Sat 14 Mar · 22:40

Channel

BBC Four

Upcoming Release

Episode

Joanna Lumley, Sir Ian McKellen, Neil Morrissey and Marion Montgomery

Joanna Lumley, Sir Ian McKellen, Neil Morrissey and Marion Montgomery

Michael Parkinson is joined by Joanna Lumley, Sir Ian McKellen, Neil Morrissey and Marion Montgomery.

Time

Your Time

Sat 14 Mar · 22:40

UK

Sat 14 Mar · 22:40

Available for Streaming

Episodes The Dr Jacob Bronowski Interview

The Dr Jacob Bronowski Interview

First transmitted in 1974. Michael Parkinson's guest is Dr Jacob Bronowski, the presenter and writer of the 1973 documentary series The Ascent of Man.

Duration: 1h 5m First broadcast: 10:25pm 2 Sep 2023

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Mar 2037)

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Episodes Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

In a selection of highlights from Sir Peter Ustinov's appearances on his show, Michael Parkinson looks back at a multitalented writer, director, actor and ambassador for Unicef.

Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 22 Apr 2004

Availability: Available for over a year (until 08 Aug 2033)

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Episodes David Bowie, Victoria Beckham and Clive James

David Bowie, Victoria Beckham and Clive James

Michael Parkinson in conversation with David Bowie, Victoria Beckham and Clive James.

Duration: 57 mins First broadcast: 29 Nov 2003

Availability: Available for 9 months (until 09 Sep 2026)

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Episodes Michael Palin, Kate Adie and Ricky Gervais

Michael Palin, Kate Adie and Ricky Gervais

Michael Parkinson with guests Michael Palin, Kate Adie and Ricky Gervais.

Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 10:25pm 28 Sep 2002

Availability: Available for over a year (until 08 Aug 2033)

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Episodes Parkinson Meets Michael Crawford

Parkinson Meets Michael Crawford

Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson with special guest Michael Crawford, looking at his life and career. Michael performs Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera.

Duration: 56 mins First broadcast: 10 Dec 1999

Availability: Available for 8 months (until 08 Aug 2026)

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Episodes Parkinson Meets Paul McCartney

Parkinson Meets Paul McCartney

Michael Parkinson's guest is Paul McCartney, one of the most successful popular music composers of the 20th century. The singer-songwriter talks about his life and career.

Duration: 1h 4m First broadcast: 9:30pm 3 Dec 1999

Availability: Available for 9 months (until 16 Sep 2026)

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Episodes Hollywood Women

Hollywood Women

Michael Parkinson looks back at his meetings with Hollywood's leading ladies, including Bette Davis, Raquel Welch, Bette Midler, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman and Miss Piggy.

Duration: 42 mins First broadcast: 17 Sep 1999

Availability: Available for over a year (until 08 Aug 2033)

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Episodes Hollywood Men

Hollywood Men

Michael Parkinson looks back at interviews he carried out with legendary Hollywood actors in the 1970s, including Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Kirk Douglas and James Stewart.

Duration: 41 mins First broadcast: 10 Sep 1999

Availability: Available for over a year (until 30 Sep 2033)

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Episodes Parkinson Meets Muhammad Ali

Parkinson Meets Muhammad Ali

Michael Parkinson searches the archives and revisits four outstanding interviews with the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

Duration: 38 mins First broadcast: 27 Aug 1999

Availability: Available for over a year (until 08 Aug 2033)

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Episodes Parkinson Meets George Michael

Parkinson Meets George Michael

A candid interview in which pop megastar George Michael opens up on topics such as his childhood, his early musical career as half of Wham! and his arrest in Hollywood in April 1997.

Duration: 51 mins First broadcast: 9:25pm 5 Dec 1998

Availability: Available for over a year (until 26 Aug 2030)

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Episodes Billy Connolly and Sir David Attenborough

Billy Connolly and Sir David Attenborough

First transmitted in 1998. Parkinson's guests are Billy Connolly, who talks about acting, comedy and life, and Sir David Attenborough, with anecdotes from the world of animals.

Duration: 50 mins First broadcast: 23 Jan 1998

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)

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Episodes Kenny Everett, Roy Castle and Sammy Davis Jr

Kenny Everett, Roy Castle and Sammy Davis Jr

Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson, with guests The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Kenny Everett, Roy Castle and Sammy Davis Jr.

Duration: 1h 2m First broadcast: 10:40pm 6 Mar 1982

Availability: Available for 9 months (until 23 Sep 2026)

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Episodes Parkinson with Goldie Hawn, Thora Hird and Lt Col John Blashford-Snell

Parkinson with Goldie Hawn, Thora Hird and Lt Col John Blashford-Snell

Michael Parkinson in converstion with Goldie Hawn, Thora Hird and Lt Col John Blashford-Snell.

Duration: 1h 1m First broadcast: 18 Feb 1981

Availability: Available for 25 days (until 23 Dec 2025)

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Episodes Spike Milligan, James Coburn and Professor Eric Laithwaite

Spike Milligan, James Coburn and Professor Eric Laithwaite

Michael Parkinson in conversation with Spike Milligan, James Coburn and Professor Eric Laithwaite

Duration: 1h 1m First broadcast: 5 Nov 1980

Availability: Available until Tue 12:02am (until 02 Dec 2025)

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Episodes David Niven

David Niven

First transmitted in 1972, Michael Parkinson's special guest is David Niven.

Duration: 1h 7m First broadcast: 14 Oct 1972

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)

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Episodes Parkinson Meets Shirley MacLaine

Parkinson Meets Shirley MacLaine

Michael Parkinson interviews American actress Shirley MacLaine.

Duration: 27 mins First broadcast: 11:20pm 4 Sep 1971

Availability: Available for 9 months (until 23 Sep 2026)

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Parkinson FAQs

When is Parkinson next on?

The next broadcast of Parkinson airs at Sat 14 Mar · 22:40(UK: Sat 14 Mar · 22:40) on BBC Four.

Which channel is Parkinson next on?

Parkinson returns on BBC Four next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Parkinson be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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