Nicholas Parsons
Christopher Nicholas Parsons (10 October 1923 – 28 January 2020) was an English actor, straight man and radio and television presenter. He was the long-running presenter of the comedy radio show Just a Minute and hosted the game show Sale of the Century during the 1970s and early 1980s. Parsons was born and grew up in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and was educated at St Paul's School, London. He became a full-time actor following the Second World War and began appearing in various theatre, film and television roles, including support to Arthur Haynes. He began presenting Just a Minute in 1967 and never missed a show until 2018. In addition to his well-known roles on this and Sale of the Century, he appeared as a guest on other television shows, including Doctor Who and Have I Got News for You. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filmography (83 titles)
5.6ShowTales of the Tardis
The Rev. Mr. Wainwright · 2023
ShowPresented in Supercolorisation
Sheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice) · 2022
8.0ShowGood Omens
Dagon (voice) · 2019
7.0MovieBrains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
Self · 2016
MovieThe Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
Self - Presenter · 2016
7.3MovieFilmed in Supermarionation
Self · 2014
8.5MovieFrost on Sketch Shows
Self · 2013
MovieThere Is No Plane to Zagreb
English cuckold · 2012
ShowComedy World Cup
Self · 2012
9.5ShowJust a Minute
Himself (host) · 2012
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
Himself - Friend · 2011
6.0ShowCelebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant · 2011
6.3Movie13 Hours That Saved Britain
Eyewitnesses · 2011
Feast
2009
How TV Changed Britain
Himself · 2008
ShowWhat the Dickens?
Self · 2008
ShowAll Star Mr & Mrs
2008
1.0MovieLady Godiva
2008
MovieIs Benny Hill Still Funny?
Self · 2006
6.3MovieKenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Himself · 2006
7.8ShowAgatha Christie's Marple
Father Gorman · 2004
10.0MovieBottom Mindless Violence
Himself (archive footage) · 2004
Celebrity Going Home
Self · 2004
6.0ShowCelebrity Mastermind
2003
7.0MovieAnother Audience With Ken Dodd
Self · 2002
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Self · 2001
Just A Minute (1999)
1999
6.0MovieHospital!
Wheelchair Man · 1997
7.6ShowBrass Eye
Self · 1997
7.0ShowNever Mind the Buzzcocks
Self · 1996