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