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.
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| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 3.506 |
| Birthday | 1923-10-10 |
| Place of Birth | Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK |
| Also Known As |
1956
The Long Arm
7/17
Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The fi...
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The Long Arm
1964
Murder Ahoy
7/132
During an annual board of trustees meeting, one of the trustees dies. Miss Marple thinks he’s been poisoned after finding a chemical on him. She sets...
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Murder Ahoy
1959
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
5.9/6
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Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
2013
Frost on Sketch Shows
8.5/2
Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.
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Frost on Sketch Shows
2011
13 Hours That Saved Britain
6.1/9
In this documentary, experts dissect the Battle of Britain, which took place on Sept. 15, 1940 — a day that determined the fate of the nation.
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13 Hours That Saved Britain
1968
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
6.1/7
George Lester is a man who is chasing rainbows, looking for the pot of gold at the end. When his wife, Pamela grows tired of being dragged all over th...
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Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
1976
Spy Story
5.5/2
A nuclear war specialist returns from a mission gathering data on Soviet communications and electronic warfare techniques in the Arctic Ocean to find...
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Spy Story
1988
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
8.2/4
A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer - Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood, and...
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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
2008
Lady Godiva
1/0
Quirky young art teacher Jemima takes up a £100,00 bet to ride through the town naked on horseback like Lady Godiva to keep her beloved Art Factory op...
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Lady Godiva
1958
Happy Is the Bride
5.7/3
In a quiet summer corner of Wiltshire that is forever England, David and Janet decide to tie the knot. Unfortunately this is the cue for everyone else...
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Happy Is the Bride
1973
S.S. France
8/1
An onboard documentary following the passengers and crew of S.S. France on a trip from Southampton to New York and back. The film includes a look behi...
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S.S. France
1997
Hospital!
5/1
Comedy about a brilliant young brain surgeon set in an unorthodox hospital. A "Naked Gun" type comedy from Britain, this one-off special was made spe...
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Hospital!
2002
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
7/1
Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation o...
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Another Audience With Ken Dodd
1989
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
8.5/6
The Doctor and Ace arrive at a secret military base during World War II, where an ancient evil from the Doctor's past prepares to make his final deadl...
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Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
1966
The Ghost Goes Gear
5/1
Unbeknownst to the Spencer Davis Group, their manager is upper class, grew up in a haunted manor, and is called Algernon. When they visit his home, th...
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The Ghost Goes Gear
1961
Carry On Regardless
6.4/47
After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying...
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Carry On Regardless
1960
Doctor in Love
5.5/12
Doctors Burke and Hare leave the confines of St Swithins for the world of general practice, stopping off on the way as patients at the Foulness Anti-c...
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Doctor in Love
1974
The Best Of Benny Hill
7.053/19
A theatrical film compilation of the popular Benny Hill show.
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The Best Of Benny Hill
1971
Danger Point
6/1
Three irresponsible teenagers borrow a yacht belonging to the local Sea Scouts and run out of fuel. They hoist the sail in an endeavour to stop the bo...
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Danger Point
1966
The Wrong Box
6.5/57
In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so.
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The Wrong Box
2006
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
6/24
Kenneth Williams was the star of the Carry Ons and Round the Horne. Despite his fame, he led a life full of mental torture as he tried to overcome his...
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Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
1954
To Dorothy, a Son
5.6/8
Under a complicated bequest from her uncle, Myrtle stands to inherit $2,000,000 if her ex-husband doesn't have any male heirs on the way, else he gets...
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To Dorothy, a Son
1956
Eyewitness
6.7/7
After a fight with her husband, Lucy runs out of the house, and into a night of terror. She heads for the local cinema, and in doing so, becomes the o...
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Eyewitness
1965
Every Day's a Holiday
6.5/2
A group of teenagers take jobs at a holiday camp for the summer and enter a TV talent show
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Every Day's a Holiday
1957
Brothers in Law
7.1/7
Roger Thursby is an overly keen, newly-qualified barrister who rubs his fellow barristers up the wrong way. When he is thrown in at the deep-end, with...
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Brothers in Law
2011
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
0/0
Family and friends pay tribute to the funnyman, who was one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, TV and film for more than 50 years - and also beca...
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The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
1955
Simon and Laura
5.5/11
A couple of bickering, married performers agree to star in a "Mr. and Mrs." TV show.
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Simon and Laura
2016
The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
0/0
Nicholas Parsons explores his life-long enthusiasm for clocks when he goes in search of the most valuable and famous watch in the world - the so-calle...
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The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
2001
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
0/0
Profile of actress Wendy Richard's remarkable television career, featuring classic clips and contributions from colleagues.
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Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
1955
An Alligator Named Daisy
6.2/6
Returning from a cricket match in Ireland, Peter Weston gains a pet alligator from another passenger who abandons it with him. He is horrified and wh...
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An Alligator Named Daisy
1959
Upstairs and Downstairs
5.2/6
On marrying the boss's daughter, Richard takes his father-in-law's advice to hire a live-in domestic. He soon finds good help is hard to come by. Run-...
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Upstairs and Downstairs
1947
The Master of Bankdam
6/1
Generational family struggles for control of a family business in 19th century Yorkshire, and to be the Master of Bankdam.
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The Master of Bankdam
1959
Too Many Crooks
7.2/20
Accident-prone Fingers runs a pretty unsuccessful gang. They try and rob wealthy but tricky Billy Gordon - who distrusts banks and fears the Inland Re...
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Too Many Crooks
2012
There Is No Plane to Zagreb
0/0
A retrospective of events in director Louis van Gasteren’s life from 1964 to 1969, filmed by him in that period and reflected on from his vantage poin...
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There Is No Plane to Zagreb
2014
Filmed in Supermarionation
7.3/6
The definitive documentary about the iconic television series developed by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and their production companies (AP Films and Cent...
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Filmed in Supermarionation
2016
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
7/1
We all love a good quiz. So here's a question - when did ordinary contestants turn into the pro-quizzers of today? Giving the answers are Victoria Cor...
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Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
2006
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
0/0
A documentary looking at the life of Benny Hill and with the use of an audience reaction test finding out if he is still funny to contemporary audienc...
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