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.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · Tales of the Tardis as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
- 2019 · Good Omens as Dagon (voice)
- 2016 · Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool) as Self
- 2016 · The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons as Himself - Presenter
- 2014 · Filmed in Supermarionation as Self
- 2013 · Frost on Sketch Shows as Self
- 2012 · There Is No Plane to Zagreb as English cuckold
- 2012 · Comedy World Cup as Self
- 2012 · Just a Minute as Himself (host)
- 2011 · The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom as Himself - Friend
- 2011 · Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as Self - Participant
- 2011 · 13 Hours That Saved Britain as Eyewitnesses
- 2009 · Feast as
- 2008 · How TV Changed Britain as Himself
- 2008 · What the Dickens? as Self
- 2008 · All Star Mr & Mrs as
- 2008 · Lady Godiva as
- 2006 · Is Benny Hill Still Funny? as Self
- 2006 · Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! as Himself
- 2004 · Agatha Christie's Marple as Father Gorman
- 2004 · Celebrity Going Home as Self
- 2003 · Celebrity Mastermind as
- 2002 · Another Audience With Ken Dodd as Self
- 2001 · Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box as
- 1999 · Just A Minute (1999) as
- 1997 · Hospital! as Wheelchair Man
- 1996 · Never Mind the Buzzcocks as Self
- 1996 · Style Challenge as
- 1996 · The Alphabet Game as
- 1995 · Good Morning Summer as
- 1994 · Just A Minute (1994) as
- 1992 · Star Pets as
- 1992 · Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show as Self
- 1990 · Have I Got News for You as Self - Host
- 1990 · Cluedo as Reverend Green
- 1990 · Spatz as Nicholas Parsons
- 1989 · Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric as Reverend Wainwright
- 1989 · Bodger and Badger as
- 1989 · A Bit of Fry & Laurie as
- 1988 · Mr Jolly Lives Next Door as Himself
- 1987 · The New Statesman as Nicholas Parsons
- 1984 · Surprise, Surprise as Self
- 1982 · The Comic Strip Presents... as Himself
- 1982 · The Comic Strip Presents... as Nicholas Parsons
- 1982 · Countdown as
- 1982 · Wogan as Self
- 1980 · Benny Hill Show as
- 1978 · An Audience with... as Self
- 1976 · Spy Story as Ben Toliver
- 1974 · The Best Of Benny Hill as
- 1973 · S.S. France as Narrator
- 1971 · Sale of the Century as Host
- 1971 · Danger Point as
- 1969 · The Benny Hill Show as
- 1968 · The Ugliest Girl in Town as David Courtney
- 1968 · Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River as Dudley Heath
- 1966 · The Ghost Goes Gear as
- 1966 · The Wrong Box as Alan Frazer Scrope
- 1965 · Call My Bluff as
- 1965 · Every Day's a Holiday as Julian Goddard
- 1964 · Murder Ahoy as Dr. Crump
- 1963 · Doctor Who as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
- 1961 · Carry On Regardless as Wolf
- 1960 · Doctor in Love as Dr. Hinxman
- 1960 · Four Feather Falls as
- 1959 · Upstairs and Downstairs as Brian
- 1959 · Carlton-Browne of the F.O. as Rodgers
- 1959 · Too Many Crooks as Tommy
- 1958 · Happy Is the Bride as John Royd
- 1957 · Brothers in Law as Charles Poole
- 1956 · Eyewitness as House Surgeon
- 1956 · The Long Arm as Police Constable Bates
- 1955 · An Alligator Named Daisy as News Interviewer (uncredited)
- 1955 · Simon and Laura as TV Producer
- 1955 · The Adventures of Robin Hood as Sir Walter of the Glen
- 1954 · To Dorothy, a Son as Passport Official
- 1947 · The Master of Bankdam as Edgar Hoylehouse