
Michael Parkinson has been the king of chat for 25 years, and to mark the close of his iconic ITV1 show, here's a selection of the greatest moments. Click on this picture to watch the man himself reveal how he calms those superstars' nerves
PlayThe treasured broadcaster and naturalist explains the birds and the bees (and the spiders) to Parky
PlayAfter presenting Parky with a pressie, boxer Ricky has a pop at Floyd Mayweather 12 weeks before their big fight
PlayHollywood boy wonder Daniel describes growing up with Harry Potter and growing a tache for My Boy Jack
PlayThe celebrated actor regales Parky with the workings of King Lear's mind (plus the beard he has grown in his honour!)
PlayLittle Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams turn the tables on Parkinson and get him to reveal his cross-dressing secrets
PlayTony Blair chats about his tearful welcome to Downing Street and how he battled with Bill Clinton for the least hideous shirt
PlayJohn Travolta tells the touching tale about dancing with Princess Diana – and confesses he’s a member of the Mile-High Club
PlayComedy Queens Dawn and Jennifer reveal the truth behind the rumours of the death of their act
PlayHollywood star James succeeds in making both Parky and Billy Piper blush with his nude scene filming secrets
PlayTom Cruise talks about his kissing practice, defends Parky’s charges of being a nutcase and does his Donald Duck impression
PlayJulie Walters reveals her obsession with old ladies and the inspiration behind the great comic character Mrs Overall
PlayEwan McGregor talks about escaping from film-making by going on a giant bike ride – and hairy moments he experienced on the road
PlayThe celebrated Broadcaster reveals all about changing TV history with his President Nixon interview
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