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Parkinson is a talk TV series that premiered on ITV1 on September 4, 2004. It has 8 seasons and 23 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 7 Episode 12, aired on December 21, 2007.

The final incarnation of Michael Parkinson's iconic talk show featuring an array of celebrities from every sphere.

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Episodes

23 episodes · 8 seasons

Series 1

2004 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago

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    11. Episode 11

    Finale

    Joe Pasquale, Barbara Windsor, Lily Savage (Paul O'Grady) and Rod Stewart are Michael Parkinson's guests for this special Christmas edition of his chat show. Music is provided by Lily Savage and Rod Stewart.

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    10. Episode 10

    Michael Parkinson chats to Renée Zellweger, Mel Brooks and Kevin Spacey. Kevin provides the music with songs from his film Beyond The Sea.

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    9. Episode 9

    Michael Parkinson chats to Dame Edna Everage, Dame Judi Dench and Sharon Osbourne. Music is from the Scissor Sisters who sing Take Your Mama.

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    8. Episode 8

    Michael Parkinson is joined by Hollywood siren Lauren Bacall, domestic goddess Nigella Lawson and comedian Paul O'Grady. Tina Turner performs her latest song, Open Arms, her first single in five years.

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    7. Episode 7

    Michael Parkinson chats to Eddie Izzard, Jeremy Clarkson and Donny Osmond. Comedian Eddie Izzard talks about his successful stand-up shows and his move into acting on both the stage and screen.

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    6. Episode 6

    Michael Parkinson chats to Joan Rivers, Jamie Oliver and Sir Cliff Richard. Hollywood’s most outspoken comedienne will discuss her successful and varied career as well as her internationally acclaimed one-woman show ‘Broke Alone’.

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    5. Episode 5

    Ricky Gervais joins Parkinson to talk about the success of his comedy The Office and how he felt winning two Golden Globes. He will be joined by the absolutely fabulous Joanna Lumley, and Oscar winning actor Kevin Kline.

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    4. Episode 4

    Michael Parkinson chats to Ant & Dec, Dame Julie Andrews and Michael Palin. Tom Jones and Jools Holland team up with The Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and perform the St James Infirmary Blues.

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    3. Episode 3

    Michael Parkinson chats to Matthew Pinsent, Frank Skinner and Lenny Henry. Comedian and actor Lenny Henry talks about his career which has spanned almost 30 years.

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    2. Episode 2

    Michael Parkinson talks to Naomi Campbell, Denzel Washington and Simon Cowell. Supermodel Naomi Campbell will be talking candidly to Michael about her life in the public eye.

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    1. Episode 1

    Michael Parkinson interviews Tom Cruise, Kelly Holmes and Billy Connolly. Razorlight perform their song Golden Touch.

Series 2

2005 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago

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    9. Episode 9

    Finale

    Michael Parkinson is surrounded by an array of female talent from both the stage and screen: singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall, and award-winning comedienne and actress Meera Syal.

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    8. Episode 8

    Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne talk to Parkinson about being the coolest rockers in show business. They are joined by actor Martin Clunes.

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    7. Episode 7

    Michael Parkinson's guests are John Travolta, John Sergeant and Goldie Hawn.

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    6. Episode 6

    Michael Parkinson chats to Billie Piper, Ewan McGregor and Jamie Oliver. The music is provided by American singer, songwriter and pianist Peter Cincotti.

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    5. Episode 5

    Hollywood star Sandra Bullock will be joining Parkinson discussing her hit movie Miss Congeniality 2. Peter Kay performs a big band version of Nat King Cole’s ‘Love’ and Nicholas Lyndhurst talks about his West End stage show, ‘The Dresser’.

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    4. Episode 4

    Michael Parkinson chats to Ray Winstone, Patsy Kensit and Jerry Springer.

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    3. Episode 3

    Michael Parkinson chats to actors Will Smith and Julie Walters. Michael Bublé sings Feeling Good.

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    2. Episode 2

    Parkinson's guests tonight include Samuel L. Jackson, Dara Ó Briain, Twiggy and singer Lucie Silvas.

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    1. Episode 1

    Michael Parkinson chats to Bob Geldof and Hollywood film star Bruce Willis.

Series 3

2005 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago

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    11. Episode 11

    Finale

    Parkinson chats to Joan Rivers, Cilla Black and Martine McCutcheon. Music is provided by opera singer Bryn Terfel.

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    10. Episode 10

    Parkinson chats to Paul McCartney, Rachel Weisz and Dave Spikey. The music is provided by Katie Melua.

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    9. Episode 9

    Michael Parkinson chats to Robbie Williams, Michael Flatley and Peter O'Toole.

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    8. Episode 8

    Michael Parkinson chats to Stevie Wonder, Thierry Henry, Sarah Lancashire and Matthew Kelly. Stevie Wonder sings two of his classic songs.

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    7. Episode 7

    Michael Parkinson chats to Chris Evans, Dawn French and Ian Hislop. David Gray performs his song Alibi.

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    6. Episode 6

    She is the one of the biggest stars in the world, who has dominated the charts for three decades. The Queen of Pop, Madonna, joins Parkinson to perform her new single and talk about her phenomenal career as a singer, writer, performer and actress.

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    5. Episode 5

    Michael Parkinson interviews Charlotte Church, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart and Bradley Walsh. The Eurythmics perform the song Must Be An Angel.

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    4. Episode 4

    Michael Parkinson chats to Rod Stewart, Gordon Ramsay and Ben Elton. Rod also provides the music.

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    3. Episode 3

    Michael Parkinson chats to Hollywood actor Susan Sarandon, Sir David Attenborough and Chris Tarrant. The music is provided by Jamie Cullum.

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    2. Episode 2

    Michael Parkinson chats to Little Britain duo Matt Lucas and David Walliams, Gloria Hunniford talks about her new book and Will Young sings Switch It On.

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    1. Episode 1

    Returning for a new series Michael Parkinson chats to Antonio Banderas, Ricky Gervais and Robert Lindsay. James Blunt sings his song Goodbye My Lover.

Series 4

2006 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago

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    8. Episode 8

    Finale

    Parkinson chats to George Michael, Jamie Foxx and Alan Alda.

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    7. Episode 7

    Michael Parkinson chats to Martin Freeman and Melvyn Bragg.

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    6. Episode 6

    Parkinson chats to Sir David Jason and Ardal O'Hanlon. The music is provided by Paul Anka.

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    5. Episode 5

    Parkinson chats to Noel Edmonds, Timothy Spall and Thandie Newton. The music is provided by Neil Diamond.

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    4. Episode 4

    Parkinson chats to Jane Fonda, Daniel Day-Lewis and Jo Brand. Music is provided by Van Morrison.

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    3. Episode 3

    Parkinson chats to Sharon Stone, Bette Midler and Stephen Fry.

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    2. Episode 2

    Parkinson chats to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, Dara Ó Briain and Kathy Burke. Music is provided by Elena Roger who sings Don't Cry For Me Argentina from the musical Evita.

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    1. Episode 1

    Michael Parkinson hosts the first show of a new series. His guests are the Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Tony Blair MP and actor Kevin Spacey. Music comes from Andrea Bocelli and Christine Aguilera performing "Somos Novios (It's Impossible)".

Series 5

2006 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 19 years ago

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    13. Episode 13

    Finale

    Dame Judi Dench talks about being M in Casino Royale. Joining them is comedian Lenny Henry, operatic singer Katherine Jenkins, while Steve Tyrell provides the music.

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    12. Episode 12

    Making her debut on Parkinson is Hollywood A-lister Cameron Diaz, who will be talking about her glittering career. Joining her is impressionist Rory Bremner and tennis legend John McEnroe. The musical guest is Chris Rea.

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    11. Episode 11

    Joining Michael Parkinson are Daniel Craig talks about his role as the world’s most famous spy, James Bond, Hollywood funny man Robin Williams, writer and comedian Ben Elton and music is from James Morrison.

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    10. Episode 10

    Joining Michael Parkinson are Academy award winning actor, Dustin Hoffman, Oasis lead songwriter and guitarist Noel Gallagher and British rock ‘n’ roll legend Rod Stewart provides the music as well as talking to Michael.

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    9. Episode 9

    Joining Michael Parkinson are Patrick Kielty, Wendy Richard and former Monty Python member and actor Michael Palin. Plus there's music from Paolo Nutini.

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    8. Episode 8

    Michael Parkinson's guests are Peter Kay, Sir Ian McKellen and Take That - who also perform their single 'Patience'.

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    7. Episode 7

    Michael discusses war with ex infantryman Sir Michael Caine. Tony Bennett joins and reveals the advice he got from Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington. Closing the show is Paul Simon!

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    6. Episode 6

    Pop sensation Justin Timberlake joins Michael Parkinson in the studio to chat and performs a track. Also appearing is Kate Winslet, Jude Law and The Who perform ‘Black Widow Eyes’.

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    5. Episode 5

    Michael Parkinson is joined this week by Monty Python favourite Eric Idle. Completing the line-up is Ray Winstone, distinguished broadcaster and writer, Joan Bakewell and music from Lemar.

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    4. Episode 4

    Actor Shane Richie talks about his time on 'Eastenders' and embarking on other projects. Completing the line up is Veteran actress Sheila Hancock, political presenter Jeremy Paxman and music from award winning Corinne Bailey Rae.

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    3. Episode 3

    In the studio this week are legendary singer and actress Liza Minnelli, multi-award winning singer songwriter, Lionel Richie and Sharon Osbourne.

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    2. Episode 2

    The line up of distinguished guests in this show includes Dame Helen Mirren, Trinny Woodall, Susannah Constantine and Dame Edna Everage. With music from Razorlight.

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    1. Episode 1

    Guests in the first show of the series are Sir Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Sir Elton also performs on the piano as well as talking to Michael Parkinson.

Series 6

2007 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 19 years ago

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    7. Episode 7

    Finale

    Parkinson chats to Ken Dodd, Jonathan Miller and Meera Syal. Providing the music is award winning band Travis.

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    6. Episode 6

    Parkinson chats to David Attenborough, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Piers Morgan. Providing the music is Amy Winehouse, singing numbers from her three times platinum album ‘Back to Black’.

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    5. Episode 5

    Parkinson chats to Orlando Bloom, James Nesbitt and Keith Allen. Providing the music is opera singer Alfie Boe.

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    4. Episode 4

    Parkinson chats to Russell Watson, David Dimbleby and Dara Ó Briain.

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    3. Episode 3

    Parkinson is joined by legendary singer songwriter George Michael, Stephen Fry and Joan Rivers, with a music performance from the award winning American band The Scissor Sisters.

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    2. Episode 2

    Parkinson chats to Gene Wilder, Patrick Stewart and Ian Hislop. The music is provided by Joe Cocker.

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    1. Episode 1

    Joining Michael Parkinson in the studio for the first show of the series is ‘Doctor Who’ star David Tennant, ‘Peep Show’ comedian David Mitchell, Grammy nominated singer Michael Bublé and ‘Wild at Heart’ actress Amanda Holden.

Series 7

2007 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago

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    12. Episode 12

    Finale

    Michael Parkinson takes a fond and poignant look back at all the truly great guests he’s had on his show over the years.

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    11. Episode 11

    Michael Parkinson’s final chat show & a stellar line-up - Peter Kay, David Beckham, Billy Connolly, Dame Judi Dench, Sir David Attenborough, Sir Michael Caine & Dame Edna Everage.

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    10. Episode 10

    Michael Parkinson looks back at the music highlights of his programmes dating back to 1971.

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    9. Episode 9

    Parkinson chats to Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh and Paul Merton. K D Lang performs the music with a track from her album 'Watershed'.

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    8. Episode 8

    Joining Michael Parkinson in the studio are motor racing champion Lewis Hamilton, Tory leader David Cameron, impressionist Rory Bremner and renowned actor of stage and screen Sir Ian McKellen. Music is provided by James Blunt.

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    7. Episode 7

    Parkinson chats to Ray Winstone, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Daniel Radcliffe. American soul singer, Jamie Davis provides the music.

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    6. Episode 6

    Parkinson chats to Bobby Charlton, Richard Attenborough and Joanna Lumley. Providing the music is American contemporary jazz singer, Peter Cincotti.

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    5. Episode 5

    Parkinson chats to Sharon Osbourne, Sophie Dahl and Joan Rivers. Canadian jazz pianist, Diana Krall, performs a track from her album ‘The Very Best of Diana Krall’.

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    4. Episode 4

    Parkinson chats to boxer Ricky Hatton and Michael Winner. Singer Paul Anka performs a track from his album 'Classic Songs, My Way'.

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    3. Episode 3

    Parkinson chats to Colin Firth, Al Murray and Harry Connick Jnr who plays a track from his New Orleans album.

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    2. Episode 2

    Parkinson chats to Billie Piper, James McAvoy and Jennifer Lopez who performs a track from her latest album.

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    1. Episode 1

    Michael Parkinson's last ever series. Joining him are fellow broadcaster and TV presenter Sir David Frost who chats about his book ‘Frost/Nixon’, Michael Palin and Dame Diana Rigg.

Season 2002

2002 · 1 episode · Last episode: 24 years ago

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  1. E1

    1. Gillian Anderson, Paul O'Grady and Madness

    Michael Parkinson's guests are Gillian Anderson, Paul O'Grady and Paul Whitehouse. With music from Madness, who perform a couple of their classic hits.

Cast & crew

  • Paul Whitehouse

    Paul Whitehouse

  • Gillian Anderson

    Gillian Anderson

    Self - Guest

  • Paul O'Grady

    Paul O'Grady

  • Suggs

    Suggs

  • Tony Blair

    Tony Blair

    Self - Guest

  • Kevin Spacey

    Kevin Spacey

    Self - Guest

  • Andrea Bocelli

    Andrea Bocelli

    Self - Performer

  • Christina Aguilera

    Christina Aguilera

    Self - Performer

  • Andrew Lloyd Webber

    Andrew Lloyd Webber

    Self - Guest

  • Tim Rice

    Tim Rice

    Self - Guest

  • Dara Ó Briain

    Dara Ó Briain

    Self - Guest

  • Kathy Burke

    Kathy Burke

    Self - Guest

  • Elena Roger

    Elena Roger

    Self - Performer

  • Tom Cruise

    Tom Cruise

    Self - Guest

  • Billy Connolly

    Billy Connolly

    Self - Guest

  • Kelly Holmes

    Kelly Holmes

    Self - Guest

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The most recent episode of Parkinson, Season 7 Episode 12, aired on December 21, 2007.

How many seasons of Parkinson are there?

Parkinson has 8 seasons with 23 episodes in total.

When did Parkinson first air?

Parkinson first aired on ITV1 on September 4, 2004.

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