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Nicholas Parsons

Oct 10, 1923 - Jan 28, 2020 (96 years old) in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK

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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Known For

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
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Doctor Who
The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Himself
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The Benny Hill Show
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Bodger and Badger
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Celebrity Mastermind
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Style Challenge
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
Sir Walter of the Glen
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Agatha Christie's Marple
Father Gorman
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Good Omens
Dagon (voice)

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