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| 29x01 - David Frost, Michael Palin, Diana Rigg, Annie Lennox: | | Michael Parkinson returns with the final series of his chat show. Joining him are fellow veteran broadcaster David Frost, Python-turned-globetrotter Michael Palin and actress Diana Rigg. Annie Lennox provides the music. |
| 29x02 - James McAvoy, Billie Piper, Jennifer Lopez: | | The veteran broadcaster continues his last ever series, here joined by Atonement actor James McAvoy to discuss a possible Oscar, actress Billie Piper, on her role as a high class London prostitute in Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Singer Jennifer Lopez talks about her new album and performs an exclusive track in the studio. |
| 29x03 - Colin Firth, Harry Connick, Jr., Al Murray: | | The veteran broadcaster continues his final series, joined by the actor made famous for being Mr Darcy in both Bridget Jones and the BBC's Pride and Prejudice, Colin Firth, who discusses his new film And When Did You Last See Your Father? Martin Clunes talks about the new series of Doc Martin and musician and actor Harry Connick Jnr performs a track from his forthcoming album My New Orleans |
| 29x04 - Ricky Hatton, Paul Anka, Michael Winner: | | The veteran broadcaster continues his final series of the chat show, joined by boxer Ricky Hatton, who talks about his upcoming welterweight championship fight with Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas. Singer-songwriter Paul Anka discusses his new album of cover versions and film director Michael Winner promotes his new book, Fat Pig Diet |
| 29x05 - Sharon Osbourne, Sophie Dahl, Joan Rivers, Diana Krall: | | The veteran broadcaster continues his final series of the chat show joined by X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne who talks about her new book The Next Chapter, supermodel Sophie Dahl discusses her latest literary venture Playing with Grown-ups, vitriolic comedienne Joan Rivers adds her usual spice to the evening and jazz musician Diana Krall performs a track from her latest album live in the studio |
| 29x06 - Bobby Charlton, Richard Attenborough, Joanna Lumley, Peter Cincotti: | | The veteran broadcaster continues the final series of his chat show by talking to football legend Bobby Charlton about his autobiography, My Manchester United Days. Director Richard Attenborough discusses his latest film, Closing the Ring, which is playing at the London Film Festival, and there's conversation with actress Joanna Lumley, Parky's co-host at this years BAFTA awards. Plus, contemporary jazz musician Peter Cincotti performs live in the studio. |
| 29x07 - Ray Winstone, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Daniel Radcliffe, Jamie Davis: | | The veteran broadcaster continues the final series of his chat show by talking to Emmy award-winning actor Ray Winstone about his new film Beowulf. Comedy duo French and Saunders reflect on their 20-year partnership, and there's conversation with Harry Potter star and stage actor Daniel Radcliffe on his new television drama My Boy Jack. Plus, soul singer Jamie Davis performs live in the studio. |
| 29x08 - Lewis Hamilton, David Cameron, Ian McKellen, Rory Bremner, James Blunt: | | The veteran broadcaster continues the final series of his chat show. Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton discusses his first year in the hot seat, award-winning actor Ian McKellen talks about his new West End role as King Lear, and impressionist Rory Bremner pops in for a chat. Chart-topping singer-songwriter James Blunt is also in the studio performing live. |
| 29x09 - Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh, Paul Merton, KD Lang: | | The veteran broadcaster continues the final series of his chat show. Ewan McGregor discusses his latest role on stage as Iago in Shakespeare's Othello, Kenneth Branagh shares his thoughts on directing his new film Sleuth and comedian Paul Merton talks about his new book Silent Comedy. Chart-topping singer-songwriter kd lang is also in the studio performing live with a track from her new album Watershed. |
| Special - The Music Special: | | The veteran broadcaster continues the final series of the chat show with a special edition looking back at the musical highlights of its 36-year run - including a look at the first-ever episode and an insight into how its famous theme tune was composed. With special performances by Annie Lennox and Joe Cocker, plus an exclusive duet by Rod Stewart and Michael Bublé. |
| Special - The Final Conversation: | | Hand picked by the veteran broadcaster himself, the penultimate episode of his final series sees Parky talking to some of his favourite interviewees from the past 35 years, David Beckham, Billy Connolly, Judi Dench, David Attenborough, Michael Caine, Peter Kay and Dame Edna Everage. Also performing live in the studio is Jamie Cullum, who regards the host as someone who helped him break into the mainstream by showcasing his music back in 2003/ |
| Special - The Final Show: | | It's the end of an era as Michael Parkinson presents the last of three special editions bringing his 36 years as a TV chat show host to a close. Tonight though, there are no live guests - just Michael sharing his memories of his favourite encounters, many of which have reached legendary status - Muhammad Ali, Fred Astaire, Richard Burton and Orson Welles, to name but a few.
Parkinson first became established as a regular fixture on Saturday nights over on the BBC, where his chat show began back [...] (More) |
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