Parkie calls it a day
Michael Parkinson has announced the next series of his show will be his last ever.
He said: "After three enjoyable and productive years at ITV, and after 25 years of doing my talk show I have decided that this forthcoming series will be my last.
"I'm going to take next year off to write my autobiography and consider other television projects.
"My thanks go out to all those who have worked on the shows down the years and the viewers for their loyal support and occasional kind words."
Michael Parkinson brought his show to ITV in 2004 after over 30 years at the BBC.
During his time, he's interviewed a wide range of celebrities, including legends such as Muhammad Ali, Fred Astaire, Richard Burton and Orson Welles.
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