#michaelparkinson

[thebrayingmoose]

What a life, what a career.

I like Norton I despise Ross but he was always the best. Always love his archive interviews on BBC4 & hopefully we'll see more to commemorate this great Yorkshire man's life.

Parky you'll be missed.

#MichaelParkinson

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Jonathan Yeo, Michael Parkinson, 2000.

[michaelparkinson]

Demo Reel 2017

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Ghostwatch Arrives On Ltd Edition Blu Ray 31st October

Ghostwatch arrives on Ltd Edition Blu Ray just in time for Halloween from @101FilmsUK Get all the info here #GhostWatch #SarahGreeene #MikeSmith #MichaelParkinson #BBC @RealSarahGreene

Available on Limited Edition Blu-ray 31st October 2022 101 Films presents Ghostwatch (1992), a BBC production that terrified Britain on 31st October 1992. Despite being part of BBC Drama’s Screen One series, the presence of trusted presenters, along with the quality of the production, convinced thousands of people that the events depicted on screen were genuine, and taking place live. Title 028…

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Kurlee Daddee's Masterpiece Theater Mix 2018

Kurlee Daddee’s Masterpiece Theater Mix 2018

  Kurlee Daddee’s Masterpiece Theater 2018.

Track List:

Phat Kat – My Old Label SmoothV – Caterpillars feat Mach Hommy Michael Parkinson & Mr Thing – 8…

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Ghostwatch (1992) is a British reality–horror/mockumentary/television film, first broadcast on BBC1 on Halloween-night. Despite having been recorded weeks in advance, the narrative was presented as live television. During and following its first and only UK television broadcast, the show attracted a considerable furore, resulting in an estimated 30,000 calls to the BBC switchboard in a single hour. Ghostwatch has never been repeated on UK television. It has been repeated internationally, on stations such as the Canadian digital channel Scream for Halloween 2004, and the Belgian channel Canvas in 2008. There have been two UK home video releases. In 2002, the British Film Institute released a 10th Anniversary edition on VHS and DVD, and in 2011, 101 Films issued a DVD release. In 2016, BBC Storemade the film available as part of the Frightmarescollection, marking Halloween. A retrospective documentary, Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains, based on the film's lasting impact, was released on DVD in 2013 (having been in production between 2007-2012), featuring interviews with many of the original cast and crew. It too was made available as part of the BBC Store Frightmares collection, and shortly after release, the BFI Mediatheque. #ghostwatch #bbchalloween #halloween #michaelparkinson #sarahgreene #mikesmith #craigcharles #london #enfield (at London Borough of Enfield)

[thepeoplesmovies]

101 Films Giving BBC Mockumentary Ghostwatch A Black Label Release!

101 Films Giving BBC Mockumentary Ghostwatch A Black Label Release! #ghostwatch @101FilmsUK #blacklabel #bbc #MichaelParkinson #Halloween #Bluray

On 31st October 1992, the BBC terrified the nation, 30 years on thanks to 101 Films you can relive Ghostwatch on Blu-ray! The BBC production was part of the channel’s  Drama’s Screen One series. The presence of trusted presenters, along with the quality of the production. convinced thousands of people that the events depicted on screen were genuine, and taking place live. Title 028 on the 101…

[mickrad]

Thorpey shows he is made of more than big feet...

Having watched the Michael Parkinson interview with Ian Thorpe tonight, I can honestly say that my opinion of him has changed dramatically and I am ashamed of my past opinions of him.

The moment that 'Thorpey' swallowed and revealed that he was, indeed, gay was gut-wrenchingly sad but the relief that I felt and perhaps a lot of other people felt too was palpable. To be a 31 year old man and only just admit to yourself that you are gay and to come out to your friends and family is something I cannot begin to imagine doing, but it was more than that. It was the way that he revealed that he has only just admitted to himself, let alone anyone else, that he was in fact a gay man. Two weeks ago.

After discussing his battles with depression and the succinct way that he was able to translate the struggles that many with depression must face everyday it seemed that the question of his orientation was inevitable and, more than likely, set-up for this interview. Regardless of the set-up, the money or the ratings that his interview received it is one of the more powerful pieces of TV I have seen in a long time.

I purposely watched this with my two sons. They are 12 and 10 and have no idea who Ian Thorpe is. They were riveted to the TV for the first 45 minutes of the interview and to hear my 12 year old ask, "Why would someone ask someone else if they're gay?" was refreshing to hear. Such a perfect question from an innocent child and one that gives us hope for the future.

In the past I, like probably a lot of Australians, have watched as Thorpey has appeared to self destruct. Quitting swimming early, drinking, doing terrible TV shows and all the while secretly being discussed behind closed doors about his apparent sexuality like we're all experts on the issue. I'm guilty of this with him and others and I feel a bit crap about it. It doesn't matter what any of us think about someone else's sexuality. It is up to that individual and their own decisions. If they don't want to mention it, or reveal it they shouldn't have to. 

The interview tonight really made me remember that everyone is human, even a seemingly superhuman fish creature like Ian Thorpe.

Well done to him and to anyone that has the courage to move forward in life in their own way.

[mickrad2]

Thorpey shows he is made of more than big feet...

Having watched the Michael Parkinson interview with Ian Thorpe tonight, I can honestly say that my opinion of him has changed dramatically and I am ashamed of my past opinions of him.

The moment that 'Thorpey' swallowed and revealed that he was, indeed, gay was gut-wrenchingly sad but the relief that I felt and perhaps a lot of other people felt too was palpable. To be a 31 year old man and only just admit to yourself that you are gay and to come out to your friends and family is something I cannot begin to imagine doing, but it was more than that. It was the way that he revealed that he has only just admitted to himself, let alone anyone else, that he was in fact a gay man. Two weeks ago.

After discussing his battles with depression and the succinct way that he was able to translate the struggles that many with depression must face everyday it seemed that the question of his orientation was inevitable and, more than likely, set-up for this interview. Regardless of the set-up, the money or the ratings that his interview received it is one of the more powerful pieces of TV I have seen in a long time.

I purposely watched this with my two sons. They are 12 and 10 and have no idea who Ian Thorpe is. They were riveted to the TV for the first 45 minutes of the interview and to hear my 12 year old ask, "Why would someone ask someone else if they're gay?" was refreshing to hear. Such a perfect question from an innocent child and one that gives us hope for the future.

In the past I, like probably a lot of Australians, have watched as Thorpey has appeared to self destruct. Quitting swimming early, drinking, doing terrible TV shows and all the while secretly being discussed behind closed doors about his apparent sexuality like we're all experts on the issue. I'm guilty of this with him and others and I feel a bit crap about it. It doesn't matter what any of us think about someone else's sexuality. It is up to that individual and their own decisions. If they don't want to mention it, or reveal it they shouldn't have to. 

The interview tonight really made me remember that everyone is human, even a seemingly superhuman fish creature like Ian Thorpe.

Well done to him and to anyone that has the courage to move forward in life in their own way.

[bigtuckerbryan-blog]

A very funny Brit and a very funny American.

Good fun with moments of great insight.

[michaelparkinson]

charcoal sketches for the fausto movie

[iliveinayellowsub]

Paul McCartney on Parkinson, 1999.

Sir Michael Parkinson: What was he like? Describe him to us.

Paul: John? He was beautiful, very beautiful.