From the Archives: Sir Michael Parkinson with Mike Hosking in 2009 following his death at 88

Talk show great Sir Michael Parkinson has died at 88 after a short illness. He presented 'Parkinson' from 1971 to 2007 quizzing celebrities over more than 800 episodes. In a statement released to the BBC, his family said: “After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family. 'Parky' joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast in September 2009, ahead of a visit to New Zealand for a speaking tour. LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.