Sir Michael Parkinson on his struggle with alcohol: - My wife called me ugly | SVT/TV 2/Skavlan

[@myskibunny4191]

What a beautiful interviewer he was. This gathering of guests giving him the platform is a sign of the respect he is held in. August 2023 was saddened by his passing. RIP Sir Michael. Much love to family and friends.

[@enjoyyoursleep1]

and you can see how much the other guests really respect him and the experience he has as a journalist and interviewer, they're not just being polite for tv

[@markpearson8184]

How brave of someone as high profile as Michael to share his own personal experiences, without fear of judgement and not portray himself as a victim or ask for sympathy. He is so honest and genuine he knows where has been and doesn't hide it. How many of today's media even get close to this guy?

[@johnnygreenshirt6215]

Respectful comment.

[@StMeadMary]

I agree - and what a magical voice!

[@17360steve]

A real man.

[@davidcorke7762]

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[@georgiana6598]

Alcohol will ruin your career. Hmm. I found him a bit of a bully to certain guests. Muhammad Ali he pushed him, reducing him jolly japes are why he did adverts for life insurance. A bit like Wogan. To publicly be all matey with his pet guests, his favourite, The Mighty Yin, well, I felt as a child, this is weirdly uncomfortable. 😢

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

Terribly sad that he is no longer with us...such a modest, understated gentleman...

[@pamela6296]

It’s been a pleasure to know you Sir Michael, we have lived at a time when these personalities have given us great interest and joy, and we had the best of man to bring their stories to us. Thank you .

[@pelyor2413]

A Great man , A legend . A lot of great memories . We all have our special guest interview . The best of his trade .

[@jofrances3296]

Love Michael Parkinson, his interviews are amazing and legendary. Rest in peace Michael you made a difference ❤❤God bless his wife and family

[@davidsmith6859]

Brilliant, and what a nice tribute to Sir Michael in your final sentence to him.

[@ajayaymusic]

What nice people. Letting him speak but maintaining it as a conversation and making it feel natural. Lovely interview

[@chunkychinn]

One of my hero's, who would have known about his battle with alcoholism ? Thankfully he pulled himself around. Miss his shows, proper interviewer.

[@etch-a-sketch]

Sweet to see Skavlan interview a huge hero of his. ... you can see it in his face. The look is endearing. Great interview.

[@alanwann9318]

I really enjoyed this,Michael Parkinson is one of the best interviewers on T.V, I like his down to earthness.

[@ElectroIsMyReligion]

I'm not even british but even I consider Parkinson a national treasure! - one of the finest talkshow hosts that has even been. The defintion of a class act.

[@davebayliss3142]

I am English and I don’t consider him a national treasure

[@maureendavidson4635]

@@davebayliss3142 You will if you ever grow up.

[@kelliemurphy7933]

@@maureendavidson4635 well said.

[@DD-tt6up]

Hear say👍

[@margaretwilson3505]

I am Australian & i am sure Parky was adored by all in OZ . Great interviewer & his books were filled with laughter especially those written about the goings on in the lives of cricketers 👏

[@colindee5677]

Wonderful to see Parkinson being every bit as interesting, engaging and classy as the best that he interviewed. Good too to see a long interview where you get an in depth perspective.

[@victorgomes7585]

Beautiful interview. And the respect of the host for Mr Parkinson was so beautiful to see.

[@murielmoore9234]

Enfold

[@Sonicade]

RIP Lovely man .... could listen to him for a hours. Smart, Educating, Fair, Charming

[@elizabethmicallef6860]

I have always loved Parky and looked forward to his interviews with some really amazing people. Charming, informed and well mannered. I am sorry to learn about his problems with alcohol but, sadly, this happens though it is ugly and can destroy families. Thank God for Mary and her straight talking to Parky. Married for 60 years, I am glad that they resolved their problems and Parky remains totally charming even in the other chair. God bless him and Mary Parkinson.

[@ianpearson8976]

one of the greatest interviewers ever.a real natural that got some real legends to open up about their lives that people didnt know about.hes also interesting when he talks about his own life.

[@bonitajordan6825]

Michael’s drinking exploits with Billy Connolly were the stuff of legends. Thank God Michael saved himself. I admire his truthfulness and strength. Kudos to his dear lady wife.

[@Rjhs001]

Lovely to see Parky being so wonderfully and empathetically interviewed. A proud, honest Yorkshireman.

[@madeleine7411]

Michael Parkinson was and is a class act. So honest and so self-revealing. My hat is off to this gentlemen who just gave us a recipe for his conversations. The host of Skavian is excellent and I am always astonished by his interesting questions.

[@silentinaway7407]

Parky was such a great host - he would never have gone 13 minutes without including the other guests in the conversation!

[@jimparr01Utube]

Good that such archival material is still around. I enjoyed the interview of the interviewer.

[@neileyre6019]

Parkinson......a legend. A great Yorkshireman! Down to earth , honest, knowledgeable. To see how engaged the others were listening is amazing to see, a master craftsman talking about his work is enthralling. Thank you Michael Parkinson, from one Yorkshireman to another, you have enriched my life and others’ and it was so nice to see you again.

[@richardscally694]

Lovely Comment well said.

[@PoldarkGodzilla]

@@jaycameronbollocks

[@johnfennell5187]

I grew up watching parky, fantastic series, especially in the 70s, nothing comes near it even today, wish I could turn the clock back, great Saturday night television back then .

[@DD-tt6up]

Here say👍

[@craig-bp9cx]

Totally agree...used to sit there with my Grandma & brothers ( 8,10&13)...& even at that age loved watching & being fully thrilled at the guest he had on on a Saturday evening...nobody comes close & he was right, there is no mystery anymore due to social media. It's the same 'c' - lebrity people doing the rounds on every show these days. He was classic . People learned a lot from Parky.

[@Jellybeantiger]

I think all of us who experienced the 70’s want to go back,the World feels very lonely and sad today.

[@johnfennell5187]

God time really does fly, my favourite decade would be the seventies, love watching all the old shows, but TV back then was great , swap shop, on Saturday morning, God now it's all cookery programs, very little Saturday night variety on now, if you don't like reality shows, cooking programs, and you have to pay a fortune to watch the premier League, then you're screwed

[@martinplatt5928]

Very true John. My grandmother was a huge fan and couldn't wait to see the show being broadcast every Saturday night. He ended up getting that great nickname 'parky'. The best British TV interviewer ever to me. He carried out so much research on his guests beforehand which showed and, together with that, added a little humour too. His only interview which didn't work out was that one with Meg Ryan. She wasn't too helpful in answering the questions. Not an easy person to interview!

[@jonesnax]

It's so nice to see an interviewer with such reverence and respect for Parky. It gives us all hope that there are still journalists that want to listen, engage and learn from their guests. I salute you, Mr Skavlan

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Grew up watching Parkinson...now I watch Skavlan. Two great interviewers. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing them together. Thanks.

[@SkavlanTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting, Anthony!

[@maryjane1085]

Dick Cavett was also, in my personal opinion, a great and very pleasant interviewer...

[@markist76]

The student interviewing the master. I love this interview. Parky is from my home town and is always a source of pride. It's great to see the other guests hang on to his every word. As always, a great interview by Fredrik Skavlan.

[@FloraAshley]

It’s wonderful to see Fredrik interviewing Parky. I love Fredrik Skavlan, he’s my favourite interviewer along with Graham Norton. Absolutely the best! What a lovely man Michael Parkinson is! Dead honest.

[@kevinruddy448]

We understand that he's a Yorkshire tyke, but it's not his fault 👆, at least he is not a coal mole 🦇🐨👍

[@embahbornolaparn]

A great man. One who wore his heart on his sleeve, but at the same time was always aware of his own heart beat. Parky had the Yorkshire grit of the working man / woman, and the insight to pursue his guests Life with compassion and humour.

[@Smudgie]

A brilliant and intelligent interview. Thanks for being so respectful to someone I have watched and admired all my life.

[@kpeecee]

Me too

[@handebarlas6248]

My favourite host. So kind, affectionate and considerate. A true gentleman. RIP Sir Parkinson. You were one of a kind.

[@edmundobertholdi1092]

He was the bee’s knees, OMG, how much I loved to watch his interviews! Always short and to the point, talking enough for the guest to go on. He is such an authentic human being in this interview. Very few celebrities would open up like he did. I saw him 3 times, but I didn’t want to bother him for a photo. I will always regret the missing opportunities. I hope you get to interview Sinatra! I will miss you a lot. R.I.P. Sir Michel Parkinson

[@rayingram6012]

Parky was Mr.Interviewer..such a vast knowledge of celebrities...my word he interviewed all the legends of all walks of life...

[@cazcooper7952]

I really relate to this interview, thank you Sir Michael for being honest and authentic about your struggles with alcohol. This is almost a mirror of what happened in our house, with me - gently at first and then more assertively - pointing out the damage alcohol was doing and that it needed to go. We did it and we've never looked back. That's not to say it's easy, it's hard to change, there have been good weeks and bad weeks and it is exactly what Michael called it - a drug that happens to be legal.

[@margaretpower8999]

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[@mjclark641]

A television legend. A perfect childhood Saturday night was Starsky & Hutch, bathtime, then football, finishing off with Parky.

[@kevinbeck6785]

OH yes i remember those great saturday nights

[@mjclark641]

@@kevinbeck6785 Ideally, you would fall asleep at the end of Parky and be carried into bed! 🤣

[@kevinbeck6785]

@@mjclark641 HA HA come back after the pub Match of the Day then Parky great saturday nights.

[@mjclark641]

@Genesis 1 YES. Whether you needed it or not!

[@peterlewis3540]

His interview with the great Orson Welles, was off the scale, an incredible interview.

[@sugarsnap1578]

He was a great interviewer God Bless Him

[@theindividualizt]

Parky and Skavlan together. Such a treat!

[@kathowed]

Two of the best, going head to head. And I got to eavesdrop on their fabulous conversation. Thank you.

[@brexitannia9703]

What a fabulous interview I loved Michael parkinson he has given me many hours of joy... R. I. P Michael ❤️

[@snads8415]

Michael Parkinson is a national treasure, we love you Michael ❤️

[@bonnie3447]

Thank you I very much appreciate it.

[@robertroberto2487]

Sir Michael And His Dear Care Loving Family God Bless Them All.

[@mikey-mot]

Love you Michael, really impressed by the presenters and guests attention to him, thank you all ❤

[@lindenross9665]

This is one of the most interesting interviews of Parky’s career!

[@ArmyofLove]

Parkinson is a great. The one thing that wasnt mentioned is how relaxed he made an interview which was a real skill.

[@stevied8855]

Michael was the Greatest interviewer ever. Nobody will ever replace him. A one off. Stevie in Fife.

[@paulmillar3162]

I'm from Yorkshire and grew up watching parky, what a brilliant and humble man , he got the best out of his guests, he'll never bettered and sadly missed !!!

[@JARLIV]

Michael Parkinson is a living legend! We love you Michael!

[@yellowburger]

It's not just famous people. I remember when I was 16, working at the local gas station, and my dentist came in for a fill up. In his clinic he was the most confident man I had ever seen, but out in the real world he was so soft spoken and shy.

[@Isleofskye]

Have you seen your Dentist lately? How is he?

[@yellowburger]

@@Isleofskye He's retired now, but I still bump into him occasionally. Still a nice guy.

[@Isleofskye]

Thanks, My Friend ..

[@lpsp442]

Great interview, I've got a growing respect for Skavlan

[@Tabby318]

I was amazed to find this. Sometimes I would not look forward to the interviews but then found them fascinating. Nobody, but nobody, interviewed like he did. The term 'Parky' was a compliment.

[@Prolinium]

THE very best on T.V. He's a family member of British public life and an institution. Sir Michael Parkinson CBE - Legend.

[@davidallen508]

I loved his interview with Elizabeth Taylor (post Betty Ford).He was such a gentleman that she seemed oblivious to just how tongue in cheek his questions and answers were.He was quite brilliant.

[@MaureenBonanno]

As a young child I started watching late night talk shows starting with Ernie Kovaks, Steve Allen, Jack Parr, Johnny Carson, Joan Rivers, BUT now I am so happy to have found the work of Michael Parkinson’s. Love his interviews, love the Australian people and the British TV. Real entertainment with style.

[@audspod1]

What a wonderful insight into Sir Michael Parkinson. Thank you for sharing. God bless you Parky 🙏

[@SGM805]

This was the quickest interview I have ever watched, my doesn’t time fly when it’s interesting 🤔

[@jayleigh4642]

100% agree I could listen to his stories for hours.

[@filmchick6389]

Great, respectful interview with a lovely man. Fond memories of crying with laughter reading his cricket books back in the 80’s. Bless you Parky!

[@andrewcarson5850]

Two great interviewers having a fascinating, respectful, insightful conversation.

[@ginsin1234]

Great interview and so many great stories from Michael, he was a Legend. RIP.

[@lilmarktube4773]

one of the best compassionate in interviews is Parkinson and George Michael.. Parky the absolute best. This interview you've done is amazing.

[@lilmarktube4773]

the way Michael talks about George Best there is no other.

[@lukalamps]

Great interview. Good ambience and some really frank admissions from Parky. Well done.

[@PammyR56]

Skavlan you are still my favourite interviewer. You seem genuinely interested in your guests.

[@SkavlanTV]

Thank you so much for that!

[@esme8944]

Aww I didn't realizes Mr Parkinson had a problem with alcohol, I grew up watching him, lovely man

[@photo161]

-- not to sound unkind, but its written al;l over his face, I'm afraid...

[@emmabenedek646]

UTUBE FROM UK.28.2.21. Parkinson ? Bergman. Now lets break this fantasy. he was heading Notts university prior to the firm Burberry. of Horseferry road SW1. Thats where we found crrptn in the HM Coroners. Burberry wont respond.We have found that Uni is full of corruptn as is the surrounding area incl Police. Courts. local govt. affinity groups. HM MPs and so on. He recently involved in anothet crrpt org which is mal funded ny Lottery etc.That also invlved the pretend ex Pm May. none of the ogs will answer questions. When we started discussing issues with a dept at notts the plug was pulled on the comms system and the person at their end disappeared. Altogether we have found similar things going on within 26 Universities. 26 Police areas. 26 Hm MPs. 26 local Govts.26 HM Courts incl CCC at E4 No reply from Baroness Kennedy at 'Justice' E4.(packs of lies'. The issue created by the 12 yrs we traipsed cent London knocking on doors accompanied by victims of the estab. We were subjected to violence and the culprits incl the public.The 1000 pp evidence was shown to BBC who advised this- .'Hide The Documents Abroad' We knew about 250 people at BBC and Cent London Theater. and they disappeared fast. We include the Current Affairs personnel. The violent Police have told us this- 'The evidence must not be shoiwn to the public and we the Police dont read evidence'. The Police have told us that they are sent by Local govt and HM Religion.Actors? pull the other leg. Entire UK press rigged to suit aimless public. The planet always was dangerous.No change in 10.000 yrs. Twelve people three miles ftom here funded to 'watch movies' We live in poverty after doing some of the best work ever seen in UK. Lufthansa Aircrash ask.Heres the latest by Local Govt- 'If Theres Anything Wrong With LG The Public Must Go Find A Lawyer' Both we and the victims searched for one for 12 yrs and we and they failed. The ones who 'found one' ended up broke. Theres another 999 pp of this.

[@ronkray5106]

freddy starr v Ali was my favourite interview on Parky. Michael thanks for many years of the fantastic Interviews and wonderful memories. God Bless you Sir x

[@michelleb9507]

I grew up watching you Parky. You have interviewed some true legends and now you are one of those legends in my opinion. I wish we still had people like you on our screens, giving real interviews and having real conversations. I’d love to be sat next to you at my dinner table! Fascinating interview! 👌🏼💜

[@taraalan1131]

He wouldn’t want to sit next to you unless you had celebrity status .

[@zoegenevieveperry8663]

Such a wonderful interview by a wonderful talk show host

[@richardl772]

Agreed, great to see someone allow someone with something to say just talk.

[@giovanna8187]

@@richardl772 It sure is. It's so much more enjoyable for an audience when the energy 's relaxed. Really like the setup with everyone at the same level, eye to eye. Not like American shows where the host is perched behind a desk.

[@beebee4095]

The King of Interviews 🌹Thank you Michael 🌹

[@skygazer6898]

I never missed watching Parkinson, he had great guests.

[@glendahicks6843]

Brilliant interview ......... Brilliant guest!

[@Carducci1959]

Grande Michael, so many wonderful interviews.

[@lyricgirl45]

Best interviewer that has ever been on the planet

[@michelegraham9044]

And Australia had Andrew Denton with his show “Enough Rope “. Recently we’ve had repeats of Parky from the 1980s. I got to love them all over again.

[@shanekeogh-wm9ot]

Very lovely interview Michael Parkinson was a great man Britain has lost a national treasure I hope they realize he was a extrradairy man and I always think of him so fondly because he made me laugh so much and have so wonderful memories sitting beside my parents watching his Saturday program ❤

[@lulusaintly631]

I've never liked Parkinson but I have a new respect for him, watching this. I do sometimes forget he's actually a sports journalist.

[@mmuussee100]

really enjoyed the interview ,thanks

[@thestrengthwithin4249]

What a truly remarkable man Michael Parkinson is 👏👏👏👏 he is definitely the greatest talkshow host ever, such an interesting bloke to listen to, a top Yorkshire lad 👏👏👏👏👍

[@jenniferholden9397]

Jaesen Knowles Justa shame about the Yorkshire bit, as well all know the best thing to come out of Yorkshire is the road to Lancashire. 🌹🌹🌹

[@thestrengthwithin4249]

Jennifer Holden Opinions vary 🤔

[@jenniferholden9397]

Jaesen Knowles But facts remain.

[@thestrengthwithin4249]

Jennifer Holden Yes facts remain 👏👏 The best thing out of Lancashire is the road to Yorkshire, facts remain.

[@jfelton4153]

@@jenniferholden9397 - silly remark.

[@BillHalliwell]

It's a brave younger TV journalist who embarks on an interview with Sir Michael Parkinson. But Skavlan need not have worried. Parky is down to Earth, engagingly honest and forthright. Also a great entertainer in his own sphere. As a retired newspaper man and radio broadcaster/producer I tried for years to have a sit down with Parky but it never clicked at the right time, even though he was in Australia often. As the fates would have it, I was often in Europe when he was back in my home watching cricket. I have the utmost professional and personal respect for Sir Michael. When I finally was trusted to be sent out to interview well-known actors, movie stars, directors and other 'celebrities' I often used to think, '...what would Parky ask', however, it was oddly, one of Parky's most popular, recurring guests, Michael Caine who gave me a wise tip when talking about acting. He said it was vital to listen to the other actors and re-act, even though the scene might have been rehearsed and ten takes already done. A famous Australian character actor, John Meillon used as his mantra: “Concentrate, really concentrate; listen, really listen.” This was also Parky's secret. He used his famous memory, with research, and plotted a conversation. As another famous actor once said, "Never let them catch you acting!". The only problem I have with this video is that for some bizarre reason someone decided to edit this video so that we hear Parky’s comments about his drinking problem twice. Such a strange thing to do; almost as if the producers were trying to wring as much controversy out of this appearance as possible. If that was, in fact, the case. The person or persons responsible should be ashamed. Not so much so, if it was merely sloppy editing. Thank you for this upload. Cheers, BH

[@IdaKohn]

Excellent interview. Thank you.

[@skygod1975]

This man is like a link back to legends!

[@skygod1975]

And interestingly he was friends with a lot of them!

[@IronBhoy]

Lovely lovely humble man. You’ll be much loved and missed forever. RIP.

[@peterwhitaker4038]

the legend that is 'PARKIE' i couldn't wait for saturday nights to see his show. he knew how to interview and how to lead his guest into a question then just sit back and let it happen. he didn't intervene too much and he knew how to keep it going. a true professional at his trade. miss him so much. no one will surpass his talent. God Bless Him.

[@michellemagee7223]

What a beautifully honest interview, enjoyed you immensely sir Michael parkinson you gave us so much joy, rest in peace michael and God bless your wife and family. ❤❤❤

[@stitcheruk1150]

Exceptional interview and dialogue.

[@sonjawalsh7414]

Only just spotted this interview. So so interesting as I used to watch his Parkinson programme on Sat. Nights and saw so many of his legendary interviews. Remember the Mohammed Ali and George Best ones. A true Yorkshire man with a passion for so many things and the best in his job at interviewing. Sad to hear of his struggle with alcohol but thankfully he overcame it .

[@zastorlexa9800]

Great interiew. Pia Tjelta is beautiful. Really. Never even heard of her before.

[@ecam6687]

I loved getting home on a Saturday night and watching his show, all the biggest and best wanted to be on his show. RIP.

[@huepix]

I wish my partner would give up drinking. I mean my ex partner. I tried for over a decade to help but in the end I got custody of the children and told her to choose me or the alcohol. She became an alcoholic. Broke my heart.

[@sallyrile7601]

She must have too deep pain inside..parkie didn't, so gave up easier.

[@christinebories2446]

It's very hard to live and love a alcoholic my mother was one when she had more than her days worth she was very violent I am 73 the pain is still with me

[@huepix]

@@christinebories2446 yeah. I understand. My father was lovely when he was sober. Unfortunately he won't sober often and was a horrible violent drunk. To this day, when someone leans in to talk to me with any hint of alcohol on their breath, I feel that childhood terror rise up inside me

[@huepix]

@@sallyrile7601 yes. She has very deep pain. From childhood abuse. Things you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy.

[@jasonowen8193]

Take it from me, she did not become an alcoholic you do not drink yourself into alcoholism, alcohol/alcoholism is the symptom of something deeper/emotional. Look at it this way before anyone has there first drink there sober.

[@TheAZZA0990]

I got to be enthralled with Parkinson in the early 1960ies - reading his sports column in the Sunday Times - assiduously !! Not many people know he was a cricketer for Barnsley Cricket Club, an opener with Dicky Bird, & had a Yorkshire trial with Geoffrey Boycott ( who he once kept out of the Barnsley CC team, after scoring a Century and a 50 in consecutive matches !! )

[@citizen1163]

I remember shopping next to Mary Parkinson in a small boutique in Windsor, nr Windsor Castle, in late 70s/early 80s.. I think I was shopping for disco roller skates that I used to skate up & down Windsor Castle's 3 mile Long Walk! Happy days.

[@PC24800]

Congratulations to Parkinson on coming out so honestly. People don't realise that alcoholism is the worst drug addiction because the drug is so socially accepted and expected. NOT the quantity you drink so much as the regularity with which. Anyone who can not endure more than 72 hours without a tipple has to concede that they have a problem; like it or not. You might say what about bingers?? Not quite the same thing and not as abstemious as they'd like to make out between the uncontrollable binges and the lost hours. It is a separate problem, not just the habit of the usual, "every now and then". "Mine's a sherry" says Auntie, "No, not that little glass, a white wine glass, the same as at lunchtime. I have to have it with my soup, the doctor said so; it's good for my heart."

[@erikramaekers63]

James Cagney was a terrific actor.I think Parky interviewed him twice.

[@andrewmakin8151]

... because sharing is fundamental to belonging, and belonging is core to being a sane and productive human

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

Andrew I concur with your sentiment. Australia 2.06 am

[@alygodsquad]

aww he adores his wife so special to find that love in life x

[@taraalan1131]

Maybe Aye and maybe Och Aye ..... ( Scottish saying ).

[@janeyd5280]

@@taraalan1131 never heard of it and I'm Scottish. x

[@taraalan1131]

@@janeyd5280 Maybe confined to certain localities. Meant ‘ No chance ‘ .

[@gaugaucauvong3731]

I found his comments about his wife to be generic and cliche. Men who talk in that way are often cheaters.

outstanding interview thanks to skavlan.

[@SkavlanTV]

Thank you for that, Karl!

[@hunterluxton5976]

What a fantastic chat show host you are: intelligent relaxed and very personable. Its a shame we don't have this in the UK. Your English is superb. ❤

[@ronaldofenomino857]

A real legend...... loved his interviews especially with Muhammad Ali and many more

[@davebrown5539]

Bless him a real gent the likes of which we will never see again, RIP Sir Michael

[@TheMark1840]

Parky, self effacing and lack of ego in stark contrast to the modern crop of UK interviewers who want to make all roads lead back to themselves.

[@gerardscott5815]

Great observation. Couldn't have been said better

[@brianmansfield666]

he's got a massive ego and a no class sexist prick go find his Helen Mirren interview for proof... he's lucky he wasnt hauled up during #metoo

[@tullochgorum6323]

@@brianmansfield666 You're being far too harsh. All the TV back then was sexist - I've just been watching the US What's My Line and even the powerful career women on the panel were being sexist to the guests. He came from a Yorkshire mining village. I don't think he was any worse or any better than the average journalist at that time.

[@brianmansfield666]

@@tullochgorum6323 his chat format was the best...right time and place to get all the golden era actors plus push for Billy Connolly etc..and usually guests weren't obviously selling anything

[@andynicholls517]

Parky, what a lovely man.

[@NickAnnies]

By far the best interviewer we have ever seen, a true legend, number one....

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

Great interview and so sad he’s gone.

[@bk1147]

I spent 25 years on Fleet Street and the drinking culture was everywhere I have a friend that turned into an alcoholic and committed suicide. I am very careful with alcohol to this day

[@mikeoglen6848]

Do you have any advice you could give on alcohol?

[@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415]

yes big drinkers,,, A journalist said if you have a drinking problem in this profession then you have a real problem,, Parky had some difficult interviews, Ali was one and the booze must have affected his job,, You dont get away with mother nature

[@kenmorley2339]

I am careful too , I dont spill a drop .

[@taraalan1131]

@@mikeoglen6848 If you need advice, then you recognise that there’s a problem. I think that your GP can prescribe something to stop the heavy drinking - anti - abuse or something which sounds like that. Good luck x

[@mikeoglen6848]

@@taraalan1131 Thanks Tara but I think I'm OK but I realise you have to be careful with it.

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks so much for posting.

[@elizabethtobin6894]

Very honest Michael to have shared this part of your personal life. RIP🧡