Nicholas Parsons
Born
October 10, 1923
Died
January 28, 2020 (96 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK
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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Tales of the Tardis
The Rev. Mr. Wainwright · (1 episode)
2023
Presented in Supercolorisation
Sheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice) · (1 episode)
2022
Good Omens
Dagon (voice) · (1 episode)
2019
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
Self
2016
The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
Himself - Presenter
2016
Filmed in Supermarionation
Self
2014
Frost on Sketch Shows
Self
2013
There Is No Plane to Zagreb
English cuckold
2012
Comedy World Cup
Self · (3 episodes)
2012
Just a Minute
Himself (host) · (14 episodes)
2012
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
Himself - Friend
2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant · (1 episode)
2011
13 Hours That Saved Britain
Eyewitnesses
2011
Feast
(1 episode)
2009
How TV Changed Britain
Himself · (1 episode)
2008
What the Dickens?
Self · (1 episode)
2008
All Star Mr & Mrs
(1 episode)
2008
Lady Godiva
2008
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
Self
2006
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Himself
2006
Agatha Christie's Marple
Father Gorman · (1 episode)
2004
Celebrity Going Home
Self · (1 episode)
2004
Celebrity Mastermind
(1 episode)
2003
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
Self
2002
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
2001
Just A Minute (1999)
(20 episodes)
1999
Hospital!
Wheelchair Man
1997
Brass Eye
Self · (1 episode)
1997
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self · (1 episode)
1996
Style Challenge
(1 episode)
1996
The Alphabet Game
(5 episodes)
1996
Good Morning Summer
(1 episode)
1995
Just A Minute (1994)
(28 episodes)
1994
Star Pets
(1 episode)
1992
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
Self · (1 episode)
1992
Have I Got News for You
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1990
Cluedo
Reverend Green · (6 episodes)
1990
Spatz
Nicholas Parsons · (1 episode)
1990
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
Reverend Wainwright
1989
Bodger and Badger
(1 episode)
1989
A Bit of Fry & Laurie
(1 episode)
1989
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Himself
1988
The New Statesman
Nicholas Parsons · (1 episode)
1987
Surprise, Surprise
Self · (1 episode)
1984
Countdown
(5 episodes)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Himself · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Nicholas Parsons · (1 episode)
1982
Wogan
Self · (1 episode)
1982
Benny Hill Show
(78 episodes)
1980
An Audience with...
Self · (2 episodes)
1978
Spy Story
Ben Toliver
1976
The Best of Benny Hill
1974
S.S. France
Narrator
1973
Sale of the Century
Host · (1 episode)
1971
Danger Point
1971
The Benny Hill Show
(58 episodes)
1969
The Ugliest Girl in Town
David Courtney · (20 episodes)
1968
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Dudley Heath
1968
The Ghost Goes Gear
1966
The Wrong Box
Alan Frazer Scrope
1966
Call My Bluff
(0 episode)
1965
Every Day's a Holiday
Julian Goddard
1965
Murder Ahoy
Dr. Crump
1964
Doctor Who
The Rev. Mr. Wainwright · (2 episodes)
1963
Carry On Regardless
Wolf
1961
Doctor in Love
Dr. Hinxman
1960
Let's Get Married
R.A.F. Officer
1960
Four Feather Falls
(39 episodes)
1960
Upstairs and Downstairs
Brian
1959
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Rodgers
1959
Too Many Crooks
Tommy
1959
Happy Is the Bride
John Royd
1958
Brothers in Law
Charles Poole
1957
Eyewitness
House Surgeon
1956
The Long Arm
Police Constable Bates
1956
An Alligator Named Daisy
News Interviewer (uncredited)
1955
Simon and Laura
TV Producer
1955
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Sir Walter of the Glen · (1 episode)
1955
To Dorothy, a Son
Passport Official
1954
The Master of Bankdam
Edgar Hoylehouse
1947