Sir Michael Parkinson looks back on his life in the interview chair

The famous talk show host shared his memories of a long career in showbiz.

Sir Michael Parkinson:

"My favourite shows are often done with people who are not celebrities.

"It's about the people who are not glitzy and all that, people who have got a story to tell and who have lived a life. That's why I love talking to old people.

"The other thing I enjoyed very much about the show was that occasionally you'd unearth a talent, Billy Connolly for example was a talent.

"When something works perfectly you sit there and think I couldn't have done that interview any better."