Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Find out how to listen to other BBC stations

Episode details

BBC,1 min

Sir Michael Parkinson

Available for over a year

Veteran broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88. His TV career spanned seven decades, and he interviewed the world's biggest stars on his long-running chat show. A statement from Sir Michael's family said: "After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family.” In this playlist you’ll hear some classic interviews and hidden treasures from the BBC archive, celebrating the life of one of TV and radio’s most popular broadcasters.

Programme Website