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Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons

Acting • 1923-10-10 • 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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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The Benny Hill Show7.2

The Benny Hill Show

1969

Doctor Who7.9

Doctor Who

1963

Murder Ahoy7.1

Murder Ahoy

1964

The Best of Benny Hill6.8

The Best of Benny Hill

1974

Benny Hill Show8.5

Benny Hill Show

1980

13 Hours That Saved Britain6.3

13 Hours That Saved Britain

2011

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