Michael Parkinson Boeken

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.

Ever since Michael Parkinson first glued his eyes to the big screen, the Western has been his favorite kind of movie. To him, saddle sore in his cinema seat, the thud of hooves and the whine of the ricochet have meant a special kind of escapism, the uncomplicated ethos of a world cleanly divided into goodies and baddies. In this book he and Clyde Jeavons take an affectionate look at the whole history of the genre, charting the development of the films from the early action reelers of the whirring camera and double-quick gunfights to today's elegiac recreations of the West, in beautiful color, where even the blood spurts in slow motion. They write of the stars who have carved themselves a corner of the prairie; of the directors stupendously led by John Ford, who made the Wild West their specialty; of the legion of stalwarts, the unsung men of wild or grizzled aspect who have been called upon time and again to draw a mean gun or deal a sharp card; of the rise and rise of the Spaghetti Western; and, finally, of the TV Western series. Illustrated in color and black and white with more than 380 pictures, it should prove a source of pleasure and instruction to any Western fan.

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

The bestselling and long-awaited autobiography of a national icon.

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.

Doran, Amanda-Jane, Punchlines - 150 years of humorous writing in Punch. London, HarperCollins, 1991. 26cm. XII, 371 pages. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective mylar. Excellent, close to new condition with only minor signs of external wear. Includes work by authors / comedians such as: John Bentjemen / Mary Dunn / Graham Greene / Melvyn bragg / Stevie Smith / William Boyd / Robert Graves / etc.

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.

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.