Background
PARKINSON, Michael was born on March 28, 1935 in Yorkshire.
television presenter and writer
PARKINSON, Michael was born on March 28, 1935 in Yorkshire.
Barnsley Grammar School.
Began career as journalist with local paper, then worked on The Guardian, Daily Express, Sunday Times. Punch, The Listener et cetera Joined Granada television as interview"er/reporter 1965.
Joined 24 Hours (British Broadcasting Corporation) as reporter.
Executive Producer and Presenter, London Weekend television 1968. Presenter Cinema 1969-1970, Tea Break, Where in the World 1971.
Hosted own chat show "Parkinson" 1972-1982. Presenter television-Department of Administration and Management 1983-1984, Give Us a Clue since 1984, All Star Secrets 1985, The Skag Kids 1985, Desert Island Discs 1986-1988.
Columnist for Daily Mirror since 1986.
Parkinson One-to-One since 1987. Worked extensively on Australian television F. and Director Pavilion Books since 1980.
Married Mary Heneghan.