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Nicholas Parsons, host of BBC's 'Just a Minute' dies at 96. Parsons celebrates his 39th birthday with his first wife, Denise Bryer, in London on October 10, 1968. Jill Belch, Goodbye darling nicholas. 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. That's what I do on Just A Minute - laugh at myself and they make jokes at my expense. He still had his dry humour and ability to tell a good gag. 'We won't be celebrating until the day we go to the palace - I've done so much celebrating for my 90th birthday this year,' he said. His early schooling was hampered by dyslexia and the insistence of his teachers that he should write with his right hand, despite being born left-handed. "Nicholas passed away in the early hours of the 28th of January," said a statement issued by his agent Jean Diamond. Nicholas Parsons was such a lovely man - and so versatile: actor, entertainer, writer, TV star & radio host without equal, but for me, most of all, friend., 'I knew him for more than 50 years: he was simply the best. Just A Minute panellist Gyles Brandreth described it as "the end of an era". Broadcaster Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96 after a short illness, his agent has confirmed. Parsons robustly rejected suggestions that his appearance on the programme amounted to dumbing down. 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. "He was with his beloved family who will miss him enormously and who wish to thank the wonderful staff at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital.". ', Parsons poses with a watch to promote Just A Minute 35th anniversary programme in 2002, Parsons is pictured in London in November 2013 (left) and in September 2018 (right), Parsons with his CBE medal given to him by Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle in April 2014. Ltd. 'We would like to extend our condolences to his wife Annie and his family during this difficult time. He set up his own production company that made short films for cinema, wrote two volumes of autobiography and made it into the Guinness Book of Records in 1978 for the longest ever after-dinner speech, more than 11 hours. Nicholas Parsons was truly the kindest and most generous person Ive ever worked with. British entertainers Nicholas Parsons (2nd L) and Gyles Brandreth (R) leave the funeral of Clement Freud at St Bride's church in London April 24, 2009. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. 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. He was an all-round good egg: constant, honest, honorable, loving and human. Families can raise charitable donations in memory of their loved one with payments made directly to the charities. Nicholas Parsons's passing at the age of 32 on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 has been publicly announced by Browning Funeral Home and Crematory in Kingwood, WV. Graham Norton led the tributes on social media, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, UN to ignore remarks of India guru's fictional country, India court panel to probe Adani fraud allegations, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart. His mental and verbal agility kept the iconic radio 4 programme Just A Minute going from the time he chaired the pilot, through to today. '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. Announcer John Benson's "And now from Norwich, it's the Quiz of the Week" was the introduction to a show that originally ran for 12 years from 1971. He was due to perform four sold-out shows. BPG chairman Jake Kanter said of Parsons: 'His warmth, sharp wit and clear-headed determinations in rooms full of fast-talking show offs have kept him at the top of his game.'. Actor Stephen Fry tweeted: Oh no. 'His huge contribution to Childline and The Silver Line has made a huge difference transforming the lives of children and older people, and he has been a valued supporter for the Lord's Taverners and many other charities. Certainly, he loved the limelight as all actors do but he was reserved, polite and charming with everyone he met. 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. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. My boss had waved away my earlier concerns and told me it was easy to work out the dials and buttons but it was far more complicated than I anticipated. She is survived by : her parents, Nicholas Parsons and Cynthia Henson; her siblings, Olivia Knight, Nolan, Mason Knight and Nicholas Parsons, Jr.; her grandparents, Stephanie Henson, John Rollf, Gloria Parsons-Rollf, Jerry and Gail Crisp; her aunts and uncles, Briana Marvin (John), Victoria Parsons, Samantha Myers, April Gosnell (Cory), Karen Gabriel, Carlos Parsons (Destiny Wilson), Louis Henson, Lucas Parsons and Jeremy Duckett; and her great-uncles, Josh Duckett and Edgar Garner. BBC director general Tony Hall: "Nicholas Parsons was a legend". "His charm, inventive intellect and ability to create laughs were unsurpassed. A more friendly, generous, polite and solicitous person you could not hope to meet. 'The next day, Nicholas Parsons called to make sure everything was all right and ask if we needed anything. I knew him for more than 50 years: he was simply the best.". You brought laughter to us all. What a life.'. 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. Norfolk Tuesday 28 January 2020, 11:26am Nicholas Parsons has died aged 96. There's still time to send flowers to Isabella Alta Ann Parsons's service. Nicholas Parsons was truly the kindest and most generous person I've ever worked with. Graham Norton led the tributes on social media, writing: "The sound of the final whistle. Funeral arrangement under the care ofThomas McAfee Funeral Homes. He said at the time that he would save celebrations for his day at the palace, joking that his 90th had been enthusiastically marked. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. He appeared in various radio shows including Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh. Nick and Kayla were married on August 14, 2009. Immediate Need. But that's what life's about, isn't it? Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew him.". Nick was a devoted father who enjoyed spending time with his children. 'My thoughts are very much with Annie, his beloved wife and constant support and companion who attended every recording, and the rest of his family. The audience gave him a standing ovation and he stood on stage with pink cheeks like a little boy who had just won the school talent contest. I learned that being a straight man. View Obituaries Marietta Funeral Home & Crematory Nicholas Brandon Parsons April 14, 1979 - March 27, 2021. WebHe presented ITV's 'Sale of the Century' which was made by He was 80 years old. Nicholas, you dear man, what a full life you lived - you really did bring much wit and joy to us all and we thank you for that - we miss you. Nicholas and I met when I was 22 and a fledgling press officer at the charity, Help the Aged, in London. I was thrilled to have been able to work with Nicholas Parsons on Good Omens., 'I sort of directed him, but the direction was basically 'You're Nicholas Parsons so do that'. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Plan Ahead. He was a superman and a great entertainer. 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. WebYou may also light a candle in honor of Isabella Alta Ann Parsons or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew him.'. He was tickled pink. Multiple photos can be added at point of booking and directly on the notice once it has been published for free. He invited me to an edition of Just a Minute. He was a regular guest on television and radio comedy shows, and in 1999 he took his comedy chat show The Nicholas Parsons Happy Hour to the Edinburgh Festival, returning to the event in years that followed. A wonderful man who brought so much fun, charm, wit & pleasure to so many millions of people over so many decades. Ten years previously, Parsons received an OBE for services to drama and broadcasting. (August 2014), 'Why do people use the word 'kids'? Dame Esther Rantzen also paid tribute to Parsons, telling the PA news agency: Nicholas was a miracle of broadcasting talent at an age when many people would have gratefully retired. December 15, 1989 - January 5, 2022, Nicholas Loren (Nick) Parsons passed away on January 5, 2022 in Kingwood, West Virg Share Memories & Support the Family. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. His other TV appearances include The Comic Strip Presents and Have I Got News For You. Kind and professional and a pleasure to work with. Christopher Nicholas Parsons was born on 10 October 1923 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, the son of a GP. Nicholas Parsons's passing at the age of 32 on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 has been publicly announced by Browning Funeral Home and Crematory in Kingwood, Parsons presented his last programme on 23 September last year. So lovely to see that kindness to others in such a famous and talented man. "Nicholas always brought his sharp wit, brilliant poise and warmth to everything he did - but particularly as host of Just A Minute where his excellence shone in each episode without hesitation, deviation or repetition.". TV host Graham Norton added: 'The sound of the final whistle. My hero! This site is brought to you by Reach PLC who are a supplier member to. Even drunk comics know true quality.. "I will miss him greatly as a friend, particularly as I thought he would be around forever. Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn tweeted: 'Very sad to hear that the wonderful Nicholas Parsons has passed away. Send Flowers Plant a Tree Isabella Alta Ann Parsons, beloved 5 month old infant daughter of Nicholas Parsons and Cynthia Henson, passed away Wednesday, LONDON (Reuters) - British broadcaster Nicholas Parsons, who hosted BBC radio 4s Just A Minute game show for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 96 after a short illness, his agent said on Tuesday. 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. I was soon to meet the whole family and Annie, his fabulous second wife with whom I got on famously. He gave 100% to everything he did. He gave 100 per cent to everything he did. All Right Reserved 2014 Total IT Software Solutions Pvt. We managed to hear the booming voice of the presenter and loud music but when Nicholas attempted to speak, nothing could be heard the other end. Mohit Bakaya, controller of BBC Radio 4, added: 'Nicholas Parsons was one of the greats, a first class broadcaster and an icon in the world of British comedy. They hung on his every word and hugged him after the show with genuine affection. He ruled Just a Minute for Just a Lifetime. At the tail end of 1967, he introduced Just A Minute for the first time - and the show is still going strong today. They are pictured together on January 16, 2019. Are you sure you want to turn off notifications on this notice? Nicholas Parsons gone? Isabella Alta Ann Parsons, beloved 5 month old infant daughter of Nicholas Parsons and Cynthia Henson, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Death Has Occurred or Is Near . 2023 BBC. You were an inspiration. So lovely to see that kindness to others in such a famous and talented man. He was also an actor, performer and entertainer, appearing in films and on stage. She married John Ploutz, Jr. on April 9, 1953 in McLaughlin, SD. He said he did it because it was fun. 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