Dickie Bird's final phone call to his close friend of 74 years - Sir Michael Parkinson

[@Dungshoveleux]

74 years friendship is something to be really proud of.

[@tillysanders2593]

Dickie's grief iis heartbreaking . What a wonderful beloved gentleman our Parky was. RIP Sir with love & thanks . Heartfelt deepest condolences to his wife, family and friends.

[@martinconnor9840]

Heartbreaking to see Dickie get upset over the loss of his dear and special friend. Such sad news, Michael Parkinson seemed like such a genuine and warm man. RIP Parky ❤️

[@marilynrobertson4260]

A lovely man, so sad. Wonderful broadcaster. Dickie had me in tears, what a friendship!

[@MrZanderLaw]

My Heart absolutely breaks for Dickie, What a shame putting him on TV so soon and upsetting him! He made me Cry, A LONG and Genuine Friendship, It’s Bittersweet getting to say Goodbye 👋🏼 to your Lifelong friend 💖😢 X

[@keithbessant]

He was a brilliant chat show host. I don't often enjoy those kinds of interviews with other hosts, because there can be some toe-curling moments with some stars who can't stand up to the public scrutiny and attention. But there was never any of that with him. He was wonderful at putting the stars and the audience at ease.

[@denised-jones307]

Many years ago I worked at a hotel in the Cotswolds and Michael Parkinson and Joan Collins were working on an interview as part of a video to go with a beauty book she had brought out. He was so friendly - to everyone - all the staff and very kind. During filming breaks he would sit behind the kitchen On a grassy noll with the chefs, he was just that kind of person. I was only 18 but on the last night there was a private dinner for everyone involved and Joan’s husband Ron Cass was there and so was Mary Parkinson. Mary looked absolutely stunning. Hardly any make up, tanned in a simple but elegant white dress. A total contrast to Joan Collins. Michael and Mary were a lovely couple. That was 43 years ago when it could be said he was at his height in terms of fame. He didn’t show it and I never forgot that. A lovely man and a lovely lady.

[@robinperronjones5024]

WOW !!!! Parky was the best of the best talk show hosts, I have watched re-run after re-run and he was the best tv professional by far, a true human in every way. What a pity he is gone.

[@myrahouse2368]

Watched it tonight …my hubby had not known much of the man, he laughed he was in awe, amazed, intrigued…. He said it was like reading a great book.

[@RobertThomson-y4m]

Bird and Parky were true Tykes. His emotion is typical of our type. A life long bond.

[@Yvonne-le6ju]

Watched him for decades...so sad....RIP wonderful man 🇦🇺❤️❤️

[@robertmcdonald4691]

Dickie and Michael were fortunate to have each other as real friends. Unfortunately I don't have such a close friendship with members of my family

[@jaggass]

74 yrs of knowing someone such a long time and must hurt like mad to just go like that. Dickie has lost a special friend but Parky will never be forgotten and we have your back.

[@dotbotha5898]

I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed all his chats

[@musicman920]

For many many years The Parky show for us here in the UK WAS Great Britains Saturday night...RIP Sir Michael.

[@tomsmith8511]

True friendship between good salt of the earth men. Michaels interviews with Peter Ustinov were legendary and are a joy to watch even now (available on KZbin).

[@gleadhill79]

It's heartbreaking listening to Dickie, but also very touching and lovely to hear how Parkinson really was away from the camera. A friendship as solid as that is what we all long for and to have someone as special to each other as those pair makes life that much more special! I hope Dickie knows how special he would have been to Sir Michael too!! 💖

[@simonhodgett7790]

Two of the best at their jobs ! Never realised "Dickie"was 90 !

[@sidneygreen9120]

Only just found out about the passing of Michael parkinson, very sad news his interviews were stuff of legends, thanks for entertaining us for years, RIP 👍

[@lifesahike1679]

So sad what wonderful men and friends they are.

[@mancavehobbies6213]

This is so cruel from sky having Dickie Bird on just after his best mate died after 74 years of friendship .

[@deanlowdon8381]

He would have agreed to it, he obviously wanted to pay tribute to his friend.

[@stillstanding123]

Yes i agree. I found it upsetting viewing and insensitive to keep going back to Dickie who was clearly distraught and grief stricken. It needed better editorial direction than this. Once was a tribute, twice was humbling, three times was cheap and intrusive. Why does British media think, we the viewers need to see peoples intense grief to make us understand.

[@kevinjackson6387]

@@stillstanding123didn’t have to do it

[@janedeacondeacon9832]

i WAS DRIVIG THROUGH BRAY ON SUNDAY AND NOTICED A CRICKET MATCH BEING PLAYED AND THE FIRST THING I THOUGHT OF WAS HOWS PARKY?

[@Lincslad]

The phrase "National Treasure” is used frequently but for Parky and Dickie, there is truly no other description. He did actually succeed in getting Eastwood on his show, in 2003.

[@tomtaylor4066]

Simply the best

[@juliemulligan8473]

God bless Dickie, what a wonderful friendship. RIP Parky.... simply the best.❤❤❤

[@rorysmith2415]

Michael Parkinson was a great TV interviewer.

[@jonathaneffemey944]

thanks so much for posting.

[@sarahdaw6648]

Awww...so heartbreaking.

[@Metal05]

Poor dickie, having lost close people in my life, I feel his pain. RIP SMP.

[@jaggass]

I lost my childhood friend 15 yrs ago, All of my Grandparents etc and im only 36.

[@Pelefan1970]

I wish I had a friendship like theirs. How very heartwarming. Godbless both.

[@ecossearthur]

Such a sad loss.....

[@82ashman]

Interesting how Dickie Bird indicated a story Eastwood didn't talk to Parkinson when he did in October of 2003. Furthermore, the amount of occasions Clint Eastwood has appeared in the public eye in various forms, he'd be too shy to talk to Michael. Frank Sinatra was the actor Parkinson expressed disappointment in never having on.

[@nikkit887]

Such a sad day 😢

[@andrewgray7482]

Clint Eastwood was on Michaels show in 2003 talking about Mystic River

[@timcomley5948]

Dickie ❤

[@anthonycullen]

Dickie what a man God Bless, Michael Parkinson what a chat show host no one could touch him ❤❤.

[@lindamalcolm2588]

It would be wonderful if they showed all his shows over the years for a good few weeks ….something decent to watch .

[@rachaelghostcat8584]

RIP Sir Michael Parkinson. For everyone out there he did interview Clint in 2003.

[@richardbodgers4464]

Awe wow, no need to excuse himself…he made me cry too.

[@AgentHeX_0007]

He interviewed Clint Eastwood in 2003

[@John-cw6yr]

What a great friend poor man is heartbroken 😢

[@burningsoul1365]

best of the best

[@derekblake9385]

Heart breaking

[@martincannon1078]

In fact Clint Eastwood was his main guest back in 2003 with Ben Elton and Jennifer Saunders, I found it on KZbin.

[@andrewmorton395]

So so very sad wot loss R.I.P.

[@gerrymcglynn7390]

Rest in peace, Sir Michael Parkinson ❤😢😮.Gone but never FORGOTTEN ❤.

[@danielcaprani5637]

God Bless 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@princeroytilakasiri5675]

That very sad 😢

[@genwoolfe]

Parky needs a statue where EVERYONE can squeeze that knee! 😇

[@martinwhite9633]

Oh Dickie🥲

[@rhinoskin180]

Clint Eastwood was on parkinson in 2003

[@MMLDN73]

❤❤

[@maryrowe9474]

Rip 🙏

[@andrewmorton395]

I have fond memories of watching Pakistan, with my late father.

[@ka5269]

Clint Eastwood has been on. Massive blunder by Dickie at the end

[@danielwilliamson6180]

1:37 :(

[@ruthcadman2601]

😢

[@arberdacostamoreira4138]

U get much don’t complain people don’t know what sweet is

[@fehmidabibi1322]

Fake tears are jokes 😂

[@ydnallah1541]

My grandad had Parkinson’s disease…he used to wander around the streets with a microphone interviewing passers by

[@wolfgang3137]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@АлинаПахомова-е3ч]

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[@ربحالعملاتالرقمية-و6ي]

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[@arberdacostamoreira4138]

Albania fold all the time

[@GrishaSyrchin]

Tall elk 11

[@amandaroberts9445]

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[@AnneF-d4m]

Michael Jackson is Dead?????

[@Dion_Mustard]

Dickie was stunned and shocked to learn MParky had died? HOW when he was VERY old and frail and blatantly close to death...it wouldn't come as a surprise to me! I'd be expecting it. For goodness' sake ...death is something we all face and if we all knew we would live to the age MParky lived to, and with the wealth and comfort he had, i am sure we'd be very happy knowing this. DO NOT MOURN SOMEONE'S DEATH - CELEBRATE THEIR LIFE...Give me strength!!

[@arberdacostamoreira4138]

Selfish people shear with words all u still

[@peterdennigan5981]

what?

[@peteradams408]

He was sanctimonious.

[@Handlebar-MustDash]

Not a flicker of emotion from Dickie Bird 😂. Bremner is clearly devastated.

[@timcomley5948]

Read the room

[@Handlebar-MustDash]

@@timcomley5948 It's not about the room 😂.

[@madwhitehare3635]

Hung...what does your comment even mean?

[@neilrobson3064]

Listen to yourself, throwing out garbage on a chat forum for attention. Risible…..

[@DanBryanWrites]

What a weird thing to want to post. Imagine being this melt on a regular basis lol

[@ydnallah1541]

Old man dies…who’d have thought 🤔

[@Monk3za]

HAHA your fun and a great person

[@marilynrobertson4260]

Your all heart?

[@jondoyle4398]

God Bless ❤

[@jamesbain6070]

I maybe thick .It seems interest rates rip off people who ready have loans ......Explain to me Why mortgages go up when B of E increase rates to curb inflation/ borrowing and impacts severely on mortgage / laon payers No.1 many of these mortgages have been in force for years....No 2 they say stop borrowing !!!!! however a current fixed rate ends and exposes borrower to increased rates ....this is not new borrowing .So why increase rate for those individuals ....Do they want people to just hand homes back, and put more pressure on community housing lists .....In existance morgages should be below bade rate of B of E by at least 50% This would only apply to mortgages already in existance and not new ones ......

[@LewisNuke92]

Michael Parkinsons family can finally receive his over 50s life cover.

[@LewisNuke92]

​@@Paws4Thought669lol 😆

[@Handlebar-MustDash]

They were just happy with the 'Free Parker Pen Just for Applying' - heady days indeed.

[@genwoolfe]

That's a cracking one liner! 🤣🤣🤣

[@LewisNuke92]

@@rightherethereeverywhere get a life

[@belindacarter4214]

😢