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.
Acting
- 2023Tales of the TardisThe Rev. Mr. Wainwright1 ep.
- 2022Presented in SupercolorisationSheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice)1 ep.
- 2019Good OmensDagon (voice)1 ep.
- 2012Comedy World CupSelf3 ep.
- 2012Just a MinuteHimself (host)14 ep.
- 2009Feast1 ep.
- 2008How TV Changed BritainHimself1 ep.
- 2008What the Dickens?Self1 ep.
- 2008All Star Mr & Mrs1 ep.
- 2004Celebrity Going HomeSelf1 ep.
- 2003Celebrity Mastermind1 ep.
- 1999Just A Minute (1999)20 ep.
- 1997Brass EyeSelf1 ep.
- 1996Style Challenge1 ep.
- 1996The Alphabet Game5 ep.
- 1995Good Morning Summer1 ep.
- 1994Just A Minute (1994)28 ep.
- 1992Star Pets1 ep.
- 1992Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1990CluedoReverend Green6 ep.
- 1990SpatzNicholas Parsons1 ep.
- 1989Bodger and Badger1 ep.
- 1989A Bit of Fry & Laurie1 ep.
- 1987The New StatesmanNicholas Parsons1 ep.
- 1984Surprise, SurpriseSelf1 ep.
- 1982The Comic Strip Presents...Nicholas Parsons2 ep.
- 1982Countdown5 ep.
- 1980Benny Hill Show78 ep.
- 1978An Audience with...Self2 ep.
- 1977TargetSelf – 'Just a Minute' Host (archive audio)1 ep.
- 1971Sale of the CenturyHost1 ep.
- 1969The Benny Hill Show58 ep.
- 1968The Ugliest Girl in TownDavid Courtney20 ep.
- 1965Night Train to SurbitonGuy Bretherton6 ep.
- 1960Four Feather FallsSheriff Tex Tucker (voice)39 ep.
- 1956The Adventures of the Big ManHarry1 ep.
- 1955The Adventures of Robin HoodSir Walter of the Glen1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2023Tales of the TardisThe Rev. Mr. Wainwright1 ep.
- 2022Presented in SupercolorisationSheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice)1 ep.
- 2019Good OmensDagon (voice)1 ep.
- 2015Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant1 ep.
- 2012Comedy World CupSelf3 ep.
- 2010Agatha Christie's MarpleFather Gorman1 ep.
- 2010Feast1 ep.
- 2010All Star Mr & Mrs1 ep.
- 2009What the Dickens?Self1 ep.
- 2008How TV Changed BritainHimself1 ep.
- 2008Celebrity Mastermind1 ep.
- 2005Have I Got News for YouSelf - Host1 ep.
- 2002An Audience with...Self2 ep.
- 2004Celebrity Going HomeSelf1 ep.
- 2002Never Mind the BuzzcocksSelf1 ep.
- 1997Style Challenge1 ep.
- 1997Countdown5 ep.
- 1997Brass EyeSelf1 ep.
- 1997The Alphabet Game5 ep.
- 1996Surprise, SurpriseSelf1 ep.
- 1995Good Morning Summer1 ep.
- 1993Star Pets1 ep.
- 1992Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1992SpatzNicholas Parsons1 ep.
- 1992A Bit of Fry & Laurie1 ep.
- 1991Bodger and Badger1 ep.
- 1988The Comic Strip Presents...Himself, Nicholas Parsons2 ep.
- 1989Doctor WhoReverend Wainwright3 ep.
- 1989World in Action1 ep.
- 1989The New StatesmanNicholas Parsons1 ep.
- 1986WoganSelf1 ep.
- 1977TargetSelf – 'Just a Minute' Host (archive audio)1 ep.
- 1956The Adventures of the Big ManHarry1 ep.
- 1956The Adventures of Robin HoodSir Walter of the Glen1 ep.