| Code | DS/UK/1460 |
| Name | Parkinson; Sir; Michael (28 March 1935-16 August 2023); CBE; English broadcaster, journalist and author |
| Alias | Parky |
| Dates | 28 March 1935-16 August 2023 |
| Gender | Male (cisgender) |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (born) |
| Biography | Sir Michael Parkinson CBE was an English television presenter, broadcaster, journalist and author. He presented his television talk show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982 and from 1998 to 2007, as well as other talk shows and programmes both in the UK and internationally. He also worked in radio and was described by The Guardian as "the great British talkshow host". |