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Nicholas Parsons
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK
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 co…
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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.
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2023
Tales of the Tardis
TV show The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
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2022
Presented in Supercolorisation
TV show Sheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice)
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2019
Good Omens
TV show Dagon (voice)
- 2016
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2016
The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
Movie Self - Presenter
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2014
Filmed in Supermarionation
Movie Self
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2013
Frost on Sketch Shows
Movie Self
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2012
There Is No Plane to Zagreb
Movie English cuckold
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2012
Comedy World Cup
TV show Self
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2012
Just a Minute
TV show Himself (host)
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2011
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
Movie Himself - Friend
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2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
TV show Self - Participant
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2011
13 Hours That Saved Britain
Movie Eyewitnesses
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2009
Feast
TV show
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2008
How TV Changed Britain
TV show Himself
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2008
What the Dickens?
TV show Self
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2008
All Star Mr & Mrs
TV show
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2008
Lady Godiva
Movie
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2006
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
Movie Self
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2006
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Movie Himself
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2004
Agatha Christie's Marple
TV show Father Gorman
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2004
Bottom Mindless Violence
Movie Himself (archive footage)
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2004
Celebrity Going Home
TV show Self
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2003
Celebrity Mastermind
TV show
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2002
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
Movie Self
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2001
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Movie Self
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1999
Just A Minute (1999)
TV show
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1997
Hospital!
Movie Wheelchair Man
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1997
Brass Eye
TV show Self
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1996
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
TV show Self
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1996
Style Challenge
TV show
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1996
The Alphabet Game
TV show
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1995
Good Morning Summer
TV show
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1994
Just A Minute (1994)
TV show
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1992
Star Pets
TV show
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1992
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
TV show Self
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1990
Have I Got News for You
TV show Self - Host
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1990
Cluedo
TV show Reverend Green
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1990
Spatz
TV show Nicholas Parsons
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1989
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
Movie Reverend Wainwright
