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An iconic BBC comedy series has been re-commissioned and is set to make a global comeback 18 years after it was last on screen but the upcoming reboot comes with a twist

Sir Michael Parkinson is fondly remembered for interviewing some of the most famous faces during his 50-year career - but there's one person he never got to sit down with

Craig Cash said: “I just kept saying no, just kept repeating no. But there’s a lot to be said for denial. And she was like ‘we had some laughs though didn’t we Cashy?”

The one-off mockumentary style show had frightened viewers jamming the BBC's telephone lines and was later criticised by broadcast regulators, with the show never returning to air

The comedian has plenty of stories, anecdotes and laughs in his career, and In his brilliant new book he talks us through what he says are his 'TV memories and adventures'

Chat show legend Sir Michael Parkinson was laid to rest in a modest funeral alongside 90 friends and family who made a farewell toast at his local pub, reports say

Sir Michael Parkinson's son has shared fond memories of his chat show and TV icon father who died last month at the age of 88 as he reflects on the "outpouring of support" from fans around the world

Legendary broadcaster and TV interviewer Sir Michael Parkinson's cause of death has been announced following his death aged 88 after a short illness

Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton has paid a touching tribute to the late chat show host Michael Parkinson after being one of the final guests on his much loved BBC show

Michael Parkinson's son, Mike Parkinson, appeared on Monday's episode of Good Morning Britain to talk about his famous father, who sadly died earlier this month

Mike Parkinson says his dad’s Yorkshire origins were present throughout his career but adds that 'people in positions of authority' at the BBC were 'questioning his talent'

Veteran TV presenter pays tribute to 'the best kind of friend' anyone can have after death of the legendary TV interviewer this week and says there are two moments that stand out

Jimmy Tarbuck appeared on Friday's Good Morning Britain to pay tribute to his dear friend Michael Parkinson, who sadly died aged 88 after a short illness

BBC One repeated its hour-long special Parkinson at 50 tonight in a touching tribute to the legendary TV star following the announcement of his death this afternoon

Unlike in Wales and Northern Ireland, the examination boards refused to take into account studies disrupted by Covid, so there has been a record drop in the number of higher grades

A look back at some of the legendary TV interviewer's most famous chats, from sparring with Muhammad Ali to helpless laughter with Billy Connolly and teasing out 'that' nickname for David Beckham

Before Parky, TV audiences had never seen his style of intimate, comfy chats with stars of stage and screen - and he made Saturday night TV almost unthinkable without him

He was confrontational without being aggressive, respectful but never fawning - and huge stars from the worlds of sport, music, film and TV passed by his sofa over 40 years

British actress Dame Judi Dench has reflected on her appearances on Parkinson with late TV show host Sir Michael Parkinson as news of his death aged 88 has been announced

Sir Michael Parkinson was the man to give Peter Kay his big break many years ago, with the legendary late broadcaster describing the Phoenix Nights writer as 'a joy to work with'

In a poignant tribute, legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird, 90, says Sir Michael Parkinson called him just before his death to say goodbye and to thank him for his friendship

Celebrated British broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson died at the age of 88 following a short illness. His family confirmed the tragic news in a heartbreaking statement

Sir Michael Parkinson's 'dear friend' Dickie Bird has shared heartbreaking details of his final phone call with the renowned broadcaster just days before he died aged 88

Michael Parkinson, who has died aged 88, grilled some of sport's biggest stars over decades on TV and helped viewers get a better understanding of stars like Muhammad Ali and George Best

Sir Michael Parkinson interviewed more than 2,000 guests during his 50-year career, including the Beckhams, Muhammed Ali and Madonna. But there's one person he never got to sit down with