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Britain's national icon, Michael Parkinson reads his long-awaited autobiography. From prize-winning journalist to chat show king on a show voted one of the top ten British TV programmes of all time, Michael Parkinson's starry career spans over four decades. Now an international celebrity himself, the man from a humble but colourful Yorkshire mining family who can tease out the secrets of even the most reticent star guest, at last reveals his own story.

Everyone has a story. The following interview is taken from the best of Andrew Denton's award-winning Enough Rope series, ranking among the most penetrating discussions from the 2000s with celebrities, larger-than-life personalities, and average Joes. The last time we spoke to Sir Michael Parkinson he was still at the crease, bat in hand in his mid 90s, hoping to bring up the century with an elegant cover drive. Now he is back in the pavilion with a huge career behind him and a new life in front.

Everyone has a story. The following interview is taken from the best of Andrew Denton's award-winning Enough Rope series, ranking among the most penetrating discussions from the 2000s with celebrities, larger-than-life personalities and average Joes. Michael Parkinson has a reputation that is positively Bradmanesque - arguably the greatest the game has ever seen. He plays with style, grace and an unfailing sense of decency.