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The BBC TV show so terrifying it left children with trauma and has never aired again in 30 years 😱 www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/bbc-tv-show-terrifying-left-28867919
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Attempt 50 years ago: Princess Anne didn't allow herself to be kidnapped: “Not bloody likely!”: 50 years ago a man tried to kidnap Princess Anne ...
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Attempt 50 years ago: Princess Anne didn't allow herself to be kidnapped
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Billy Connolly appeared on Parkinson for the first time this month in 1975. The Big Yin went on to appear more than any other guest ... Show more
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Michael Parkinson, Betty Boothroyd, Bobby Charlton and Paul O’Grady: Paying tribute to the great and good we lost during 2023
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Michael Parkinson, Betty Boothroyd, Bobby Charlton and Paul O’Grady: ...
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Notable deaths in 2023, from Sir Bobby Charlton to Tina Turner: Dame Mary Quant, Sir Michael Parkinson, Henry Kissinger and Martin Amis were among those whose ...
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Notable deaths in 2023, from Sir Bobby Charlton to Tina Turner
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This year, we have said goodbye to some legendary stars of TV, film, music, theatre and pop culture. From broadcasters Sir Michael Parkinson and Paul O'Grady ... Show more
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Stars we lost in 2023 mourned and remembered: As the year 2023 draws to a close with a brand new year upon us, we look back at some of the famous faces and stars ...
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Stars we lost in 2023 mourned and remembered
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Sir Michael Parkinson's final 'frail' TV appearance alongside son Mike 💙 tiny.cc/MichaelFinalConversation
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Paul McCartney leads tributes to Wings and Moody Blues co-founder Denny Laine after death aged 79
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Quick Glance: Rock Legend Denny Laine Dead at 79
  • Original lead singer of the Moody Blues and co-founder/guitarist of Wings

  • Passed away from Interstitial lung disease

  • Started musical career in Birmingham and crafted classics with Wings

  • Only member besides Linda McCartney to last through every incarnation of Wings
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No-one compares to her: Sinead O'Connor, and others we lost in 2023: In the opening lines of the foreword to Rememberings, her bestselling 2021 memoir ...
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No-one compares to her: Sinead O'Connor, and others we lost in 2023
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All of the celebrities and famous faces we lost in 2023: The celebrities and famous faces we lost in 2023
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All of the celebrities and famous faces we lost in 2023
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THIS year’s Proud of Barnsley awards smashed all the records…: There was a record-breaking number of nominations – more than 400 in all – and a ...
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THIS year’s Proud of Barnsley awards smashed all the records…
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Colin Sheridan: The young, the old, the brave and the bold who passed away in 2023
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Colin Sheridan: The young, the old, the brave and the bold who passed away ...
Quick Glance: Honoring Noteworthy Individuals of 2023
  • A life devoid of grief is an incomplete life.

  • The passing of great individuals often leads to disproportionate reactions.

  • We selectively focus on the fascinating moments and convince ourselves that these individuals were only great.

  • Rally driver Craig Breen, a highly popular figure in motor sport in Ireland and the world, passed away during a testing session ahead of the World Rally Championship event in Croatia in April.
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2023 in Review: The talent lost from the world of TV and Film, from Matthew Perry to Sir Michael Parkinson
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2023 in Review: The talent lost from the world of TV and Film ...
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In memoriam: Two chancellors, Parky, Sir Bobby, business leaders and celebs we lost in 2023
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In memoriam: Two chancellors, Parky, Sir Bobby, business leaders and ...
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Michael Parkinson's one interview regret over superstar who would not speak to him on talk show 😟 tiny.cc/MichaelParkinsonRegret
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Deaths of 2023: Some of the notable names, celebrities and stars of stage and screen who died this year
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Deaths of 2023: Some of the notable names, celebrities and stars of stage ...
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Christmas radio guide 2023: Programme highlights from this year’s schedule:  A festive line-up tinged with nostalgia spans music, drama and documentary and ...
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Christmas radio guide 2023: Programme highlights from this year’s schedule
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Mens Matters toast late patron, Sir Michael Parkinson at Christmas lunch: Mike Parkinson, the son of Sir Michael Parkinson, attended the festive event to raise a ...
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Mens Matters toast late patron, Sir Michael Parkinson at Christmas lunch
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The '90s TV show so terrifying it left children with PTSD: Those who tuned into BBC One on Halloween night in 1992 may not have forgotten how terrified they were ...
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The '90s TV show so terrifying it left children with PTSD
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Can you name every men's Ballon d'Or winner for 40 years?: Can you name all the winners of the men's Ballon d'Or since 1983?
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Can you name every men's Ballon d'Or winner for 40 years?
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Billy Connolly holds the record for most appearances on Michael Parkinson's shows, guesting on 15 occasions between 1975 and 2007 ... Show more
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10 scary TV shows that absolutely terrified us when we were kids: These are bound to stir some spooky memories
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10 scary TV shows that absolutely terrified us when we were kids
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Terrifying TV show left children with PTSD and was never aired again: Ghostwatch was broadcast on BBC1 on Halloween night in 1992 - but the mockumentary has ...
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Terrifying TV show left children with PTSD and was never aired again
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Joan Bakewell on love, fun and ambition at 90: ‘I’ve been pleased not to be married these last 20 years’
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Joan Bakewell on love, fun and ambition at 90: ‘I’ve been pleased not to ...
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Peter Kay reveals one of the biggest honours of his career: Comic legend Peter Kay has revealed "one of the biggest honours" of his career was with ...
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Peter Kay reveals one of the biggest honours of his career
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Helen Mirren has change of heart over ‘sexist’ Parkinson interview: Michael Parkinson was called a sexist for his remarks about Dame Helen Mirren’s “equipment” ...
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Helen Mirren has change of heart over ‘sexist’ Parkinson interview
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Sir Michael Parkinson's son says he wouldn't have been a TV star without his wife Mary's 'moral compass'
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Sir Michael Parkinson's son says he wouldn't have been a TV star ...
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Sir Elton John, 76, treated in hospital after suffering fall: Sir Elton John was hospitalised after suffering a fall at his villa in Nice, it has been reported.
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Sir Elton John, 76, treated in hospital after suffering fall
Quick Glance: Sir Elton John hospitalized after fall at his villa
  • In 2021, the pioneering songwriter underwent hip surgery after a fall, resulting in the rescheduling of some shows on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

  • Metro.co.uk has reached out to Sir Elton John's representatives for comment.
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Sir David Attenborough bringing back huge series at 97 years old: Sir David Attenborough will be reprising one of his famous shows - Planet Earth - before ...
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Sir David Attenborough bringing back huge series at 97 years old
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Sir Michael Parkinson's cause of death revealed: Sir Michael Parkinson's cause of death has been revealed, following his death aged 88.
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Sir Michael Parkinson's cause of death revealed
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Chester: First-time author, 90, pens book on well-being: A 90-YEAR-OLD first-time author has published a memoir which reflects on the importance of helping ...
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Chester: First-time author, 90, pens book on well-being
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Broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88, the BBC has announced. 🔗 Tap link in the bio for more.#michaelparkinson #bbc #broadcaster
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Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰 GOODBYE TO THE BEST 🔴 Michael Parkinson 1935-2023
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Michael Parkinson was a radical anti-racist as well as a national treasure: He and John Arlott led the press campaign against the sordid deal to exclude Basil ...
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Michael Parkinson was a radical anti-racist as well as a national treasure
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RIP Michael Parkinson - The broadcaster has died aged 88. His career spanned decades, interviewing some the world’s biggest stars. Full story in the comments 👇
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How George Best's brilliant career began: We remember the day when our Belfast-born icon introduced his staggering talent to Old Trafford.
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How George Best's brilliant career began
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Here is a look back at some of the famous faces the late Michael Parkinson interviewed throughout his broadcasting career Show more
Quick Glance: Rottweiler responds only to 'Northern Irish accent'
  • TikTok user Megan from Armagh shares video of partner using accent to train couple's dog.

  • Clip shows partner Jay trying to get six-month-old rottweiler to 'sit'.

  • We couldn't understand why the dog only listened to me and not my partner until Jay started speaking with a Northern Irish accent.
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Michael Parkinson Remembered & Edinburgh TV Festival Previewed: Michael Parkinson is remembered and Edinburgh TV Festival is previewed in this week's ...
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Michael Parkinson Remembered & Edinburgh TV Festival Previewed
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Doctors on overcoming imposter syndrome experienced by Sam Fender: Sam Fender opened up about feelings of 'imposter syndrome' - while the late Sir ...
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Doctors on overcoming imposter syndrome experienced by Sam Fender
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Viewpoint: Tributes to Sir Michael Parkinson: Email Viewpoint letters to [email protected] or write to Viewpoint, Newspaper House, 48 Bell Street ...
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Viewpoint: Tributes to Sir Michael Parkinson
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Interviewing the interviewer: when I met Michael Parkinson: My least favourite part of my job as a journalist is preparing for interviews ...
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Interviewing the interviewer: when I met Michael Parkinson
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'The genius of Parky was that unlike most people he was always 100% himself'Stephen Fry pays tribute to Michael Parkinson ... Show more
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“He was my friend – My true friend: He was always there for me, and it will take me some time to get over this I tell you.” – Via Yorkshire Post
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“He was my friend – My true friend
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' Broadcasting legend' Sir Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: Former ITV Calendar presenters Christine Talbot and Duncan Wood pay tribute to ‘Parky’ following ...
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' Broadcasting legend' Sir Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: Former ITV ...
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King of the chat show Sir Michael Parkinson has died aged 88. At the height of his fame in the 1970s and 1980s, millions of people tuned in every week to see ... Show more
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British ‘king of the chat show’ Michael Parkinson dead at age 88: The UK television personality was best known for interviewing some of the world’s biggest ...
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British ‘king of the chat show’ Michael Parkinson dead at age 88
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TV tonight: celebrating George Michael 40 years after Wham!’s first album: The BBC dedicates a whole night to the singer. Plus: Kylie Minogue performs the anthem ...
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TV tonight: celebrating George Michael 40 years after Wham!’s first album
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The Kirkstyle Inn, Northumberland: ‘Three courses for £30 in this day and age feels like a misprint’ – restaurant review
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The Kirkstyle Inn, Northumberland: ‘Three courses for £30 in this day and ...