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Michael Parkinson

    An English broadcaster, journalist, and author renowned for his iconic talk show. He was celebrated for his unparalleled ability to draw out the personalities of his guests, earning him the title of the 'great British talkshow host'. His interviewing style was characterized by its natural flow and insightful depth, making him a significant figure in British television.

    George Best: A Memoir
    A pictorial history of westerns
    Michael Parkinson on Cricket
    Like Father, Like Son
    Liverpool Beyond the Brink
    Parky's People
    • 2022

      Michael Parkinson recalls his sporting life in this amusing memoir full of personality, anecdotes and insight.

      My Sporting Life
    • 2021

      Amazing Audition

      An exciting anthology of stories about Liverpool legend Billy Fury

      • 226 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the transformative moment of the Amazing Audition, the biography reveals the journey of Billy Fury from obscurity to pop stardom. It features insights from Marty Wilde and Michael Parkinson, highlighting the elaborate shows that included 200 dancers. The narrative also touches on the creative partnership between Fury and Ronald Wycherley, as well as the supportive roles played by Ann and Avril, who offered friendship and accommodation to struggling artists. This rich tapestry of personal stories captures the essence of Fury's rise in the music world.

      Amazing Audition
    • 2020

      Like Father, Like Son

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Like Father Like Son is a tribute to a Father and the benign and enduring influence he had upon his son. It looks at Jack Parkinson's early life and his experiences as a miner, which will reveal a social history of a life lived in a community and defined by an industry which have now all but disappeared. Here, Michael explores the complex relationship that exists between a son and Father in a moving and very personal look at the devastating effect of grief following his Father's untimely death.

      Like Father, Like Son
    • 2019

      George Best: A Memoir

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      A unique biography of football icon, George Best, written by journalist and broadcaster, Michael Parkinson

      George Best: A Memoir
    • 2019

      Liverpool Beyond the Brink

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Liverpool Beyond the Brink describes the extraordinary if incomplete renaissance of Liverpool during the last thirty years. Showing how much has been achieved, who helped and what its current challenges are, this is a fascinating commentary on one of the UKs most iconic cities.

      Liverpool Beyond the Brink
    • 2018
    • 2016

      Muhammad Ali: A Memoir

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Sir Michael Parkinson interviewed Muhammad Ali four times and in this memoir you are given a ringside seat for all of the interviews. Muhammad Ali was God's Gift to the interviewer. Funny, articulate, outspoken with a fascinating life story, unparalleled talent and controversial views. These 4 interviews charted Ali's life, revealing significant phases at different times, charting the rise and fall of this kaleidoscope of a man. In Muhammad Ali: A Memoir Sir Michael Parkinson will bring his award-winning journalistic talents to bear on this extraordinary man. The book will mix personal recollections of the times they met with selected transcripts of the famous and, in the case of the 1974 meeting, infamous interviews all brought together and contextualised by a sober and honest assessment of the life and times of a figure that, it is certain, we will never see the like of again. Muhammad Ali: A Memoir is a fresh, revealing and personal account of the life of the most important and enduring cultural figures of our age.

      Muhammad Ali: A Memoir
    • 2011

      Parky's People

      • 485 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      100 legendary encounters with the man who has met everyone.

      Parky's People
    • 2008

      Parky: My Autobiography

      A Full and Funny Life

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.6(430)Add rating

      The autobiography offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a celebrated British icon, revealing personal anecdotes, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped their journey. Readers can expect heartfelt reflections and insights into the experiences that define their legacy, making it a compelling read for fans and newcomers alike.

      Parky: My Autobiography
    • 2008