Parky brought to tears on final show

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Parky brought to tears on final show

Saturday 24th November

Legendary chat show host Michael Parkinson struggled to hide his emotions as he brought the curtain down on his showbiz career.

The 72-year-old fought back tears as he was given a standing ovation at the recording of his final chat show, due to air on December 15.

"Over the years it has been a privilege to meet some of the most intelligent and interesting people," he said towards the end of the recording.

"It has always been a great joy and I shall miss it."

The two-hour special features a "wish list" of guests, including David Beckham, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Dame Edna Everage, Peter Kay and jazz musician Jamie Cullum.

"I was told to pick a wish list and I put down these names," Parkinson said, "and every single one of them is here."

Highlights of the show include Dame Judi singing to Parkinson, while comedian Peter Kay - who used to be a warm-up man on the show - made him dress up as a lollipop man, suggesting he should take the job now he was "unemployed".