Barnsley have paid tribute to famous fan Sir Michael Parkinson, following the passing of the chat show host aged 88. With a TV career spanning seven decades, he interviewed some of the world’…
"The town has lost one of its favourite sons, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."He later joined the Guardian and then the Daily Express before moving into broadcasting, first at ITV's Granada and then to the BBC.5Beckham was another guest who previously appeared on his showDirector-general of the BBC Tim Davie said in a statement: "Michael was the king of the chat show and he defined the format for all the presenters and shows that followed.
"He interviewed the biggest stars of the 20th century and did so in a way that enthralled the public. Michael was not only brilliant at asking questions, he was also a wonderful listener. "Michael was truly one of a kind, an incredible broadcaster and journalist who will be hugely missed."Of the many incredible guests he interviewed over the years, he said boxer Muhammad Ali was his favourite.
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