| RIP Sir Michael Parkinson 19:47 - Aug 17 with 1513 views | noah4x4 |
Cricket, and indeed UK sport generally, has today lost an outstanding ambassador, and the ultimate broadcaster and celebrity interviewer.
I was privileged to meet Michael on a few occasions through the Lord's Taverner's and other charitable activity to which he generously gave his time and support. He loved Barnsley FC and Yorkshire CCC. A proper supporter and passionate enthusiast for achievement in any field, be that sport, the arts or other.
I was touched by his final words exchanged with celebrated umpire Dickie Bird, which I share below....
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/video/news/michael-parkinson-s-final-words-to-dickie-b
Yorkshire's greatest son? RIP.
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| RIP Sir Michael Parkinson on 14:02 - Aug 19 with 1442 views | wessex_exile |
Apparently, one of the founding signatories of the Anti Nazi League too - agree with everything you've said Noah.
RIP Parky - I bet him and Ali are having a rare old time right now |  |
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| RIP Sir Michael Parkinson on 20:22 - Aug 19 with 1429 views | gerry_us |
| RIP Sir Michael Parkinson on 14:02 - Aug 19 by wessex_exile |
Apparently, one of the founding signatories of the Anti Nazi League too - agree with everything you've said Noah.
RIP Parky - I bet him and Ali are having a rare old time right now |
More likely being attacked by Rod Hull and emu again...  |  | | |
| RIP Sir Michael Parkinson on 22:25 - Aug 19 with 1416 views | wessex_exile |
| RIP Sir Michael Parkinson on 20:22 - Aug 19 by gerry_us |
More likely being attacked by Rod Hull and emu again... |
 I find the idea of Emu taking on St Peter at the Pearly Gates quite amusing  | |
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