Isabella Alta Ann Parsons, beloved 5 month old infant daughter of Nicholas Parsons and Cynthia Henson, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. David Sillito takes a look back at the career of Nicholas Parsons. Enter your password to log in. He grinned and invited me for a coffee. He clocked up numerous acting and comedy parts, but he was best known for his years as question master of TV quiz Sale Of The Century and for his role as host of BBC Radio 4's Just A Minute, which he was still presenting well into his 90s. The broadcaster died aged 96 after a short illness, his agent confirmed, Nicholas Parsons: The host, 94, has appeared on the show for more than 50 years, Nicholas Parsons at his 90th birthday party at the Churchill Hotel in 2013, Nicholas Parsons is made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2014, Nicholas Parsons with his Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2014, Nicholas Parsons with his wife Denise Bryant with their daughter Suzy in 1960, Nicholas Parsons and his wife Denise Bryer with their baby son Hugh Justin in 1961, Nicholas Parsons with his children Suzy and Justin at their Hampstead home in 1965, Nicholas Parsons and his wife Denise Bryer with their children Suzy and Justin at their Hampstead home in 1965, Nicholas Parsons celebrating his 39th birthday with his wife, Denise Bryer in 1968, Nicholas Parsons arrives for a cuppa after rehearsals for the Rocky Horror Show in 1996, Nicholas Parsons with the Duke of Edinburgh, Patron and Twelfth Man, at the 1999 opening of the new Lord Taverners headquarters in London, Nicholas Parsons at the Lord's Taverners celebrity cricket match at Lords, London in 2001, Nicholas Parsons receiving the "Comedy Award" for Just A Minute, in which he is a presenter. Last Tuesday the sad news of Nicholas Parsonss death was announced. Thrown into a tough working environment, he was forced to resort to jokes and impersonations to win over the Glasgow shipbuilders who regarded him as a posh boy. The couple divorced in 1989 and he subsequently married Ann Reynolds. Death Has Occurred or Is Near . Others who shared tributes included actor Richard E. Grant, comedian Chris Addison, and writer/broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew him.". Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Thinking of his wonderful wife Annie & family.'. 'He took time with new and emerging comics and always was generous with his time. Parsons was born on October 10 1923, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, where his father was GP to the family of Baroness Thatcher. I feel so lucky that my British friend introduced your show to me. He also appeared on the Benny Hill Show for several years after joining in 1969 and also fronted ITV game show Sale of the Century. I knew him for more than 50 years: he was simply the best.". He tweeted: 'Oh no. ', BBC presenter Andrew Neil added: 'So sad to learn of the death of Nicholas Parsons, though at 96 it was a pretty impressive innings., 'I last saw him a year ago and he was in great form. Parsons had originally wanted to be a panellist but the BBC insisted his experience as a comedy straight man made him ideal for the position of chairman. Comedian Rachel Parris tweeted an anecdote about Parsons from the Chortle comedy awards in 2016. (Favourite acting role was his evil quizshow host in Time Bandits. Rip. The broadcaster, who had been married to his second wife Ann since 1995 and received a CBE in 2014 for services to charity, become a television regular on The Benny Hill Show following his acting debut in 1946. BBC director general Tony Hall: "Nicholas Parsons was a legend". Broadcaster Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96 after a short illness, his agent has confirmed. He was an all-round good egg: constant, honest, honorable, loving and human. This account already exists. Always neatly coiffed and invariably immaculate in blazer and flannels, Parsons' smooth tones on Just A Minute and, more particularly, his sugary image on Sale of the Century, made him a dapper reminder of a bygone age and a ripe target for other comedians. "I'm proud of the fact I helped create a huge success," he said. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. He was best known for his years as question master of TV quiz Sale Of The Century (pictured, in 1975) and Just A Minute. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Freud was Paul Merton, Graham Norton and Giles Brandreth all such wonderful raconteurs and close friends of Nicholass were wonderfully witty but evidently so caring of Nicholas. After the show, I apologised profusely for my giggling fit explaining that it was part nerves and partly my love of the absurd. Parsons said he was 'flattered and delighted' to be awarded a CBE for his charitable work in December 2013. Nicholas Parsons Funeral - Open Casket - YouTube 0:00 / 0:32 Sign in to confirm your age This video may be inappropriate for some users. Find Obituaries and Services Nicholas Edward Parsons was born on June 9, 1998 and passed away on June 11, 2015 and is under the care of. ', Dame Esther was also among the people paying tribute to Parsons and told how he overcame a speech impediment to have a hugely successful career on screen and on radio.. (August 2011), 'People ask how I've survived so long. He was also hampered by a stammer which he finally managed to overcome. Kind and professional and a pleasure to work with. "A more friendly, generous, polite and solicitous person you could not hope to meet. Nicholas arrived shortly before the programme was supposed to go live and expected me to know how to connect with the radio presenter in question. He was tickled pink. He married the actress Denise Bryer in 1954. He gave 100% to everything he did. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. Enjoyed his many Edinburgh Gestival appearances, his radio shows etc. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. And humour. Parsons celebrates his 96th birthday at Grosvenor House in London last October alongside Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Broadcaster Andrew Neil added: "So sad to learn of the death of Nicholas Parsons, though at 96 it was a pretty impressive innings. However, the BBC's head of radio comedy explained that Parsons was 'taking a couple of days off'. A more friendly, generous, polite and solicitous person you could not hope to meet. "As a good straight man," he once said, "you know how to throw out the lines so the comic will have a good springboard to come back. Both programmes were first broadcast to mark 50 years of Just A Minute. He was my Dads best man and they remained friends thereafter. There's still time to send flowers to Isabella Alta Ann Parsons's service. Farewell x., Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan tweeted: RIP Nicholas Parsons, 96. BBC director general Tony Hall said: "Very few people have done so much to entertain audiences over the decades, and no one deserves to be called a broadcasting legend more than Nicholas Parsons. On cue, he didnt like the one wed been allotted so I calmly showed him the other, and he was very happy. In 2016, Prince Charles, a fan of the show, performed a cameo on the programme's Christmas special. Parsons, whowas born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, was best known for the long-running Radio 4 show where panellists have to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, deviation or repetition., BBC Radio 4 will broadcast a special episode of Just A Minute at 6.30pm tonight including highlights of great moments from different episodes. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He was that rare beast a presenter whose appeal spread right across the generations and he was a unique member of the Radio 4 family. WebDecember 6, 1983 - October 11, 2021. WebPlease join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Nicholas Brandon Parsons on this permanent online memorial. BBC Radio 4's Just A Minute is a long-running and popular panel game where guests are asked to speak for a full minute on a single subject without hesitation, deviation or repetition. Rest in Peace. dies aged 96 after short illness. Nicholas Parsons gone? Having fun. Families and friends can share via various social channels, one single share can go further than you think. Read about our approach to external linking. Nicholas Parsons obituary Actor and broadcaster known for presenting Sale of the Century and Just a Minute, all without hesitation, repetition or deviation Tuesday January 28 2020, 12.00pm , The Times WebView The Guestbook For Nicholas Parsons of Rockford, Illinois. Farewell x. After studying at St Paul's School in London, he headed to Clydebank as an apprentice engineer, despite his own hopes of becoming an actor. Parsons, host of BBC Radio 4's Just a Minute, was surrounded by his family when he died in the early hours of Tuesday, his agent confirmed in a statement. Parsons presented his last programme on 23 September last year. And so it was that we became firm friends. I was thrilled to have been able to work with Nicholas Parsons on Good Omens. Find the obituary of Nicholas Parsons (1977 - 2018) from Holyoke, MA. Well, I was in the Blitz and there was stoicism in adversity. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. In lieu of flowers please donate to the following GoFund Me. Huge love to his wife Annie and his whole family. Authorize the original obituary. In a statement issued on the Lord's Taverners website, they said: 'Everyone at the Lord's Taverners is saddened to hear of the passing of Nicholas Parsons, CBE. ', AndRadio 4 Today programme presenter Nick Robinson tweeted: 'Without hesitation, deviation or repetition I'd like to say that Nicholas Parsons was a broadcasting giant who proved that the straight man could be the real star of comedy. https://t.co/gR5IFtnbak. Guestbook Photos Condolences. Reporting by Elizabeth Howcroft; editing by Stephen Addison. You can search by first or last name, state 'Nicholas was the embodiment of Just A Minute, and his chairmanship was always very fair and very honest. I sort of directed him, but the direction was basically "You're Nicholas Parsons so do that." Nicholas Parsons aged 16 (left) with his sister Patricia Parsons aged 17 (back), his mother Nel Parsons (centre) and elder brother John Parsons aged 18 (right) with the family dog Polly on a family holiday in Bosham, West Sussex, in 1940. He described himself in his autobiography as "the unconventional child of conventional parents". Nicholas Parsons, host of BBC's 'Just a Minute' dies at 96. You will be so so missed. Latterly, he was best known for his long-term role as chairman of BBC Radio Four programme Just a Minute. She said: 'The room was cacophonous, everyone was talking over the winners as usual, all night, until Nicholas Parsons won an award, and a reverent hush fell over the whole room followed by a thunderous standing ovation. His charm, inventive intellect and ability to create laughs were unsurpassed. I can't really believe he is gone today, he seemed indestructible. Nicholas Parsons was such a lovely man - and so versatile: actor, entertainer, writer, TV star and radio host without equal, but for me, most of all, friend', 'The only mystery is why he was never knighted but friends and admirers like me always thought of him as Sir Nicholas Parsons'. Dominic entered this life on October 5, 2005, in Rogers, Arkansas, born to the union of William Matthew and Madison (Stay) Parsons. It makes children sound like small goats.' He found TV fame appearing with comic Arthur Haynes in his ITV show in the early 1960s, and he was also a regular on The Benny Hill Show. "And so versatile: actor, entertainer, writer, TV star & radio host without equal, but for me, most of all, friend. Parsons had hosted Radio 4's Just A Minute since its inception Parsons also presented Sale of the Century, which attracted 20 million viewers, Parsons and Just A Minute panellist Paul Merton celebrated the show's 50th birthday in 2017. Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew him.'. Broadcaster Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96 after a short illness, his agent has confirmed. | REUTERS/Andrew Winning. We pressed buttons, shouted at the mic and frantically checked wiring and connections. Huge love to his wife Annie and his whole family.. What a life.. I will miss him very much.'. Many of the scripts were written by Johnny Speight, the creator of Till Death Us Do Part. He was a consummate professional and a role model to so many people because he just went on working right up to when he was 95. For more than 50 years, he asked his guests to speak without hesitation, repetition or deviation on topics as diverse as burglars, Birmingham and biscuits in bed. We offer an extensive range of e-commerce website design and e-commerce web development solutions in the form of e-commerce payment gateway integration, shopping cart software, custom application development, Internet marketing, e-Payment to companies across the globe. Parsons had hosted Radio 4's Just A Minute since its inception in 1967. He was with his beloved family who will miss him enormously and who wish to thank the wonderful staff at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital.'. 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