Seventy years on, some of Britain's best-loved entertainers and broadcasters recall the jubilation of VE Day and the years that followed. Show more
A celebration of Peter Kay's funniest moments. Peter discusses his involvement in an armed raid with Sir Michael Parkinson. Show more
Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson with special guest Michael Crawford, looking at his life and career. Michael performs Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera.
In a selection of highlights from Sir Peter Ustinov's appearances on his show, Michael Parkinson looks back at a multitalented writer, director, actor and ambassador for Unicef. Show more
A tribute to the man behind the success of Morecambe and Wise, the Two Ronnies and the Generation Game, entertainment impresario Sir Bill Cotton, who died in 2008. Show more
Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson, with guests The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Kenny Everett, Roy Castle and Sammy Davis Jr.
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Paul Daniels, William Rushton and Engelbert Humperdinck.
Michael Parkinson interviews American actress Shirley MacLaine.
Sir Michael Parkinson makes an appeal on behalf of Prostate Cancer UK, a charity which supports men with the disease, raises awareness, and funds research. Show more
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Elton John, Robbie Williams, Kiki Dee and Ronan Keating.
Michael Parkinson chats with Sir David Attenborough, Nigella Lawson and Eddie Izzard.
Michael Parkinson looks back at his 1972 interview with comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, which sees the pair speaking about their pasts, their heroes and their friendship. Show more
Desert Island Discs
Michael Parkinson
10 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Michael Parkinson. Show more
Michael Parkinson talks to comic actor Michael Crawford and American entertainer Liberace, who plays a medley of Christmas songs.
Stephen Fry tells the story of Sir David Frost's life, including interviews with Michael Caine, Michael Parkinson and Michael Palin. Plus insight from Tony Blair and John Major. Show more
Michael Parkinson presents the John Wilson Orchestra in a celebration of festive musical treats from the golden age of swing, with special guest Curtis Stigers. Show more
Michael Parkinson hosts a celebration of forty years of the most successful movie series ever. Tribute is paid to the talent behind the stunts, gadgets, music and design. Show more
Saturday Live
Sir Michael Parkinson, Martin Carthy, Kiki Dee
1 hour, 28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Live from Scarborough with Sir Michael Parkinson, folk legend Martin Carthy, surfer Tori Gower and Jennifer Dunne on the Dinosaur coast. With Inheritance Tracks from Kiki Dee. Show more
The Afternoon Show Podcast
Sir Michael Parkinson is in conversation with Nicola Meighan discussing his CD Our Kind of Music: The Great American Songbook.
13 minutes
Sir Michael Parkinson is in conversation with Nicola Meighan discussing Our Kind of Music
Motoring news and views. The team each buy a second-hand lorry, Jeremy tests a scary Porsche 911 on the track, and Michael Parkinson is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Show more