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Parkinson: The Interviews

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Michael Parkinson presents highlights from his archive of interviews.

Richard Burton

Parkinson: The Richard Burton Interview

Michael Parkinson

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Tony Moss

Parkinson: The Interviews: Series 1: Episode 2: Richard Burton

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Episode 2: Richard Burton

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BBC One - Parkinson: The Interviews, Series 1, Richard Burton

A chance to see the Michael Parkinson interview with Richard Burton, from 1974.

Michael Parkinson looks back at his 1974 interview with Richard Burton. Parkinson persuaded him to talk candidly about his career, love life and drink problems.

Michael Parkinson looks back at his unique interview with talented and troubled film star Richard Burton. Back in 1974, Burton was battling against alcoholism and had spent six weeks in hospital for treatment prior to the interview. Parkinson persuaded him to talk candidly about his career, love life and drink problems.

Parkinson: The Interviews: Series 1

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Michael Parkinson recalls some of his most rewarding interviews

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