Michael Parkinson: podcast appearances and interviews

Sir Michael Parkinson was an English television presenter, broadcaster, journalist, and author. He is best known for hosting his eponymous television talk show, Parkinson, which aired from 1971 to 1982 and again from 1998 to 2007. In addition to this long-running program, he hosted various other talk shows and television programmes both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Parkinson also worked in radio broadcasting. His work in television and radio established him as a prominent figure in British media, and he was recognized for his skill as a talk show host. The Guardian described him as 'the great British talkshow host'.