Nicholas Parsons

Biography

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

Doctor Who

Agatha Christie's Marple

Have I Got News for You

Wogan

Good Omens

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

The Comic Strip Presents...

The Comic Strip Presents...

All Movies (39)

• Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)2016 · as Self
• The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons2016 · as Self - Presenter
• Filmed in Supermarionation2014 · as Self
• Frost on Sketch Shows2013 · as Self
• There Is No Plane to Zagreb2012 · as English cuckold
• The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom2011 · as Himself - Friend
• 13 Hours That Saved Britain2011 · as Eyewitnesses
• Lady Godiva2008
• Is Benny Hill Still Funny?2006 · as Self
• Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!2006 · as Himself
• Bottom Mindless Violence2004 · as Himself (archive footage)
• Another Audience With Ken Dodd2002 · as Self
• Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box2001 · as Self
• Hospital!1997 · as Wheelchair Man
• Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric1989 · as Reverend Wainwright
• Mr Jolly Lives Next Door1988 · as Himself
• Spy Story1976 · as Ben Toliver
• The Best of Benny Hill1974
• S.S. France1973 · as Narrator
• Danger Point1971
• Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River1968 · as Dudley Heath
• The Ghost Goes Gear1966
• The Wrong Box1966 · as Alan Frazer Scrope
• Every Day's a Holiday1965 · as Julian Goddard
• Murder Ahoy1964 · as Dr. Crump
• Carry On Regardless1961 · as Wolf
• Doctor in Love1960 · as Dr. Hinxman
• Let's Get Married1960 · as R.A.F. Officer
• Upstairs and Downstairs1959 · as Brian
• Carlton-Browne of the F.O.1959 · as Rodgers
• Too Many Crooks1959 · as Tommy Weston
• Happy Is the Bride1958 · as John Royd
• Brothers in Law1957 · as Charles Poole
• Eyewitness1956 · as House Surgeon
• The Long Arm1956 · as Police Constable Bates
• An Alligator Named Daisy1955 · as News Interviewer (uncredited)
• Simon and Laura1955 · as TV Producer
• To Dorothy, a Son1954 · as Passport Official
• The Master of Bankdam1947 · as Edgar Hoylehouse

All TV Shows (45)

• Tales of the Tardis2023 · as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
• Presented in Supercolorisation2022 · as Sheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice)
• Good Omens2019 · as Dagon (voice)
• Comedy World Cup2012 · as Self
• Just a Minute2012 · as Himself (host)
• Celebrity Antiques Road Trip2011 · as Self - Participant
• Feast2009
• How TV Changed Britain2008 · as Himself
• What the Dickens?2008 · as Self
• All Star Mr & Mrs2008
• Agatha Christie's Marple2004 · as Father Gorman
• Celebrity Going Home2004 · as Self
• Celebrity Mastermind2003
• Just A Minute (1999)1999
• Brass Eye1997 · as Self
• Never Mind the Buzzcocks1996 · as Self
• Style Challenge1996
• The Alphabet Game1996
• Good Morning Summer1995
• Just A Minute (1994)1994
• Star Pets1992
• Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show1992 · as Self
• Have I Got News for You1990 · as Self - Host
• Cluedo1990 · as Reverend Green
• Spatz1990 · as Nicholas Parsons
• Bodger and Badger1989
• A Bit of Fry & Laurie1989
• The New Statesman1987 · as Nicholas Parsons
• Surprise, Surprise1984 · as Self
• Countdown1982
• The Comic Strip Presents...1982 · as Himself
• The Comic Strip Presents...1982 · as Nicholas Parsons
• Wogan1982 · as Self
• Benny Hill Show1980
• An Audience with...1978 · as Self
• Target1977 · as Self – 'Just a Minute' Host (archive audio)
• Sale of the Century1971 · as Host
• The Benny Hill Show1969
• The Ugliest Girl in Town1968 · as David Courtney
• Call My Bluff1965
• Doctor Who1963 · as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
• World in Action1963
• Four Feather Falls1960
• The Adventures of the Big Man1956 · as Harry
• The Adventures of Robin Hood1955 · as Sir Walter of the Glen