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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mike Bedigan

Sir Michael Parkinson suffered from ‘imposter syndrome’ throughout career

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Sir Michael Parkinson’s son has said the world-renowned broadcaster suffered from “imposter syndrome” and “carried with him a sense of working-class guilt” during his career.

Mike Parkinson said his father was “constantly questioning himself” after joining the mainstream media and “didn’t have as much self-confidence as he appears”, despite his onscreen success.

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