Hi, Michael Parkinson here. I’d like to welcome you to my website, michaelparkinson.tv. Here you'll be able to read my weekly blog, where I'll give you my latest news and tell you about the films I've seen, the books I’m reading, the television I love and loathe. I'll tell you my thoughts and opinions on the stories making the news and, as it’s me, a few observations about sport! I also have an archive of video footage old and new, a webstore where you’ll be able to buy my autobiography, Parky, and my album, Michael Parkinson – My Life In Music, a gallery of my photos and lots more...

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  • Just To Let You Know...

    12.May.10

    I know some of you have been wondering where I’ve been... More...

  • Michelin Star for the Royal Oak

    29.Jan.10

    I am thrilled that the Royal Oak has won a Michelin star. It is just reward for all the hard work that everyone has put in. The cooking remains some of the best I’ve ever eaten and the front of house staff run the floor with a style worthy of the food whilst maintaining the informality of a country pub. More...


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  • Just To Let You Know... -

    I know some of you have been wondering where I’ve been... More...
  • Michelin Star for the Royal Oak -

    The Royal Oak has become one of just five new one-Michelin star restaurants in England, outside of London. Head chef Dominic Chapman, head chef at the Royal Oak actually discovered the restaurant’s award via a peek at social website, Twitter. More...


Why not visit?

Why not visit?

The Royal Oak, Paley Street, is owned by Sir Michael and his son Nick. It’s a traditional pub and dining room renowned for excellent food. It was awarded AA Restaurant of the Year for 2008, and has been given a Michelin Bib Gourmand. More...

Find out why Sir Michael is so proud of the Royal Oak.

Classic Interviews & Featured Videos

  • Michael Caine - Parkinson ITV Season 5, Show 7
  • Joanna Lumley - Parkinson ITV Series 7, Show 6
  • Sir David Attenborough - Parkinson ITV Series 3, Show 3
  • Sir David Attenborough - Parkinson ITV Series 6, Show 6
  • Wendy Richard - Parkinson ITV Series 5, Show 9
  • Sir David Frost - Parkinson ITV Series 7, Show 1
  • Kate Winslett - Parkinson ITV Series 5, Show 6
  • Sanjeev Bhaskar - Parkinson ITV Series 6, Show 6
  • Tony Blair - Parkinson ITV Series 4, Show 1
  • Michael Parkinson on Jonathan Ross - Oct 3rd '08
  • When Parkinson Met Mandela
  • My Life In Music - Trailer