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Sir Michael Parkinson remembered as ‘beyond region or class’

Tributes have been paid to the chat show host and broadcaster following his death aged 88.

The Independent UK

Sir Geoffrey Boycott remembers friend Sir Michael as ‘soul of Yorkshire’

The pair became friends as teenagers.

The Independent UK

Dickie Bird pays emotional tribute to ‘dearest friend’ Sir Michael Parkinson

‘Not only was he a friend but he was a dear friend and I just don’t know how I will cope,’ said Bird.

The Independent UK

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‘There will never be another Parky’: Dickie Bird remembers Sir Michael Parkinson

The chat show host, who has died 88, and Bird were friends for many years.

The Independent UK

Yorkshire County Cricket Club lead sporting tributes to Sir Michael Parkinson

Parkinson and Barnsley Cricket Club opening partner Dickie Bird had trials at Yorkshire alongside future England batter Geoffrey Boycott.

The Independent UK

Yorkshire lead tributes to Sir Michael Parkinson following death aged 88

Parkinson and Barnsley Cricket Club opening partner Dickie Bird had trials at Yorkshire.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Chat show king Sir Michael Parkinson became showbiz royalty

He became as well known as many of the people he interviewed, with memorable encounters with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Billy Connolly and Emu.

The Independent UK

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Cricket umpire, 88, back for 72nd season - insisting he's 'too quick' to be hit by ball

Keith Dibb, Britain's oldest cricket umpire, is back behind the stumps for another season in Yorkshire's Dales Council League, having overseen more than 1,000 matches

Daily Mirror

Michael Parkinson 'unrecognisable' in rare TV appearance on BBC Breakfast

Parky has kept a very low profile since his chat show ended in 2004 and only made a handful of public appearances.

Daily Record

BBC Breakfast viewers concerned for 'frail' Michael Parkinson after rare TV appearance

Legendary chat show host Michael Parkinson, 87, made a rare appearance on BBC Breakfast today as he admitted he didn't recognise himself from his days on TV

Daily Mirror

Cricket legends join family at service for ‘Mr Yorkshire’ Harry Gration

Former archbishop of York Lord Sentamu gave the sermon for his ‘dear friend and fellow traveller’ in York Minster

The Independent UK

Howzat: Britain’s Longest-Serving Cricket Umpire Return To The Crease For His 71st Season

At 86, sprightly Keith Dibb is believed to be the oldest umpire in the country.

Zenger

Dickie Bird pays tribute to ‘outstanding man’ Ray Illingworth at his funeral

Illingworth, who won 61 caps for England, was one of the country’s most successful captains.

The Independent UK

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