Michael Parkinson, who died on Wednesday night at the age of 88, was best known for interviewing some of the world’s biggest stars on his eponymous chatshow. During his 50-year career, he was responsible for dozens of the most memorable moments in television history.
Known affectionately as Parky, he made 800 episodes of his show, which first ran on the BBC from 1971 to 1982 and then was relaunched in 1998. The show moved to ITV in 2004, and he retired in 2007. Here are some of the most controversial and enjoyable moments from over the years.
