Michael Parkinson remembered as ‘one of the Northern lads’ following death

Sir Michael Parkinson arrives for a Thanks Giving Service in memory of Basil D'Oliveira at Worcester Cathedral, Worcester.

Michael Parkinson has been remembered as “one of the Northern lads” whose transfer from news to light entertainment was the result of his “good looks, personable manner and ready wit”.

Maureen Lipman, Rod Stewart, David Attenborough and former cricket umpire Dickie Bird, were among those paying tribute to the celebrated chat show host following his death.