Michael Parkinson looks back at some of his many interviews with the comic genius that was Peter Cook.

Michael Parkinson looks back at his unique interview with talented and troubled film star Richard Burton. Back in 1974, Burton was battling against alcoholism and had spent six weeks in hospital for treatment prior to the interview. Parkinson persuaded him to talk candidly about his career, love life and drink problems

A special double bill of interviews with two of the great comic talents of post-war Britain.

Michael Parkinson remembers Tommy Cooper being reluctant to appear, but armed with his beloved props he managed to run rings around the amused interviewer.

Frankie Howerd on the other hand wanted the interview scripted so he could practice his responses, but Parkinson held firm and let the sparks fly unprompted and unrehearsed.

Michael Parkinson recalls his interview with a man who he considered "the most extraordinary talent that the cinema ever produced".

Actor, author and raconteur David Niven was one of the most popular performers from these shores to succeed in Hollywood. Here he talks to Michael Parkinson about his first love, his school days and his distinguished career, sprinkled with a wealth of amusing anecdotes about the idiosyncracies of some of his film-star contemporaries.

In this compilation of clips from five of his eight appearances on Parkinson, comedian Kenneth Williams gives vent to his dislike of theatre critics as well as host Michael Parkinson; he also treats the audience to his rendition of the suggestive song My Crepes Suzette.

Parkinson looks back on events that occurred before and during an interview with the wayward genius.

Michael Parkinson recalls some moments from his interviews with two of Hollywood's most intriguing actresses.

Michael Parkinson looks back on an extraordinary interview with the Oscar-winning actor.

Michael Parkinson recalls his interviews with actress Dame Edith Evans and Salvation Army Commissioner Catherine Bramwell-Booth.

Michael Parkinson recalls three memorable interviews with the much-loved comedian.

Michael Parkinson recalls favourite moments from his interviews with his most frequent guest, the anarchic Scottish stand-up comedian Billy Connolly, who provides his unique brand of comedy and demonstrates his unusual musical talents.

Michael Parkinson looks back on his meeting with Ingrid Bergman - an actress he confesses to falling in love with the first time he saw her on screen at his local cinema.

Michael Parkinson looks back fondly on his meeting with wisecracking entertainer Bob Hope, who talks about his close friendship with BingCrosby and gives a unique performance of his signature tune Thanks for the Memory.

Michael Parkinson looks back on his memorable meeting with Bing Crosby , which was recorded in 1972. Crosby, who gave the world White Christmas, sold more than million records and died with an estimated $400 million fortune to his name, gives a whistle-stop tour of his Hollywood career.

Michael Parkinson looks back on his memorable interview with Bette Midler, which was recorded in 1979. Midler, who started work in a pineapple canning factory, ended up a star of stage and screen.

Michael Parkinson pays tribute to the man who became one of the world's finest actors and one of Hollywood's best loved stars. In highlights from this interview Alec Guinness talks about actors James Dean and Grace Kelly, playwright Alan Bennett, and the poet TS Eliot.

Michael Parkinson recalls the time he met comedians Walter Matthau and George Burns. In highlights from this 1976 interview, Matthau and Burns spin their own brand of American humour.