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Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons

Known For Acting
Birthday Oct 10, 1923
Died Jan 28, 2020 (96)
Birthplace Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Popularity 0.1 (history)
Updated Aug 09, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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13 Hours That Saved Britain

13 Hours That Saved Britain

2011

as Eyewitnesses

Hospital!

Hospital!

1997

as Wheelchair Man

Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric

Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric

1989

as Reverend Wainwright

Spy Story

Spy Story

1976

as Ben Toliver

The Wrong Box

The Wrong Box

1966

as Alan Frazer Scrope

Every Day's a Holiday

Every Day's a Holiday

1965

as Julian Goddard

Murder Ahoy

Murder Ahoy

1964

as Dr. Crump

Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961

as Wolf

Doctor in Love

Doctor in Love

1960

as Dr. Hinxman

Too Many Crooks

Too Many Crooks

1959

as Tommy

Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

1959

as Rodgers

Upstairs and Downstairs

Upstairs and Downstairs

1959

as Brian

Happy Is the Bride

Happy Is the Bride

1958

as John Royd

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

1957

as Charles Poole

Eyewitness

Eyewitness

1956

as House Surgeon

The Long Arm

The Long Arm

1956

as Police Constable Bates

Simon and Laura

Simon and Laura

1955

as TV Producer

An Alligator Named Daisy

An Alligator Named Daisy

1955

as News Interviewer (uncredited)

To Dorothy, a Son

To Dorothy, a Son

1954

as Passport Official

The Master of Bankdam

The Master of Bankdam

1947

as Edgar Hoylehouse

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The Ugliest Girl in Town

as David Courtney

Episodes: 20

First Aired: Sep 26, 1968

Cluedo

as Reverend Green

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Jul 25, 1990

Doctor Who

as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 23, 1963

Good Omens

as Dagon (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 31, 2019

The Adventures of Robin Hood

as Sir Walter of the Glen

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 1955

Tales of the Tardis

as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 01, 2023

The New Statesman

as Nicholas Parsons

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1987

Agatha Christie's Marple

as Father Gorman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 12, 2004

Spatz

as Nicholas Parsons

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 21, 1990

The Comic Strip Presents...

as Nicholas Parsons

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 02, 1982

Benny Hill Show

Episodes: 78

First Aired: Sep 14, 1980

The Benny Hill Show

Episodes: 58

First Aired: Nov 19, 1969

Four Feather Falls

Episodes: 39

First Aired: Feb 25, 1960

Just A Minute (1994)

Episodes: 28

First Aired: Jan 06, 1994

Just A Minute (1999)

Episodes: 20

First Aired: Apr 19, 1999

Just a Minute

as Himself (host)

Episodes: 14

First Aired: Mar 26, 2012

Countdown

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Nov 02, 1982

The Alphabet Game

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Aug 05, 1996

Comedy World Cup

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 15, 2012

An Audience with...

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 08, 1978

Surprise, Surprise

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 06, 1984

Bodger and Badger

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1989

Feast

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 03, 2009

Celebrity Mastermind

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 26, 2003

Good Morning Summer

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 30, 1995

All Star Mr & Mrs

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 12, 2008

Style Challenge

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 02, 1996

Star Pets

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1992

What the Dickens?

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 28, 2008

Sale of the Century

as Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 09, 1971

Wogan

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 04, 1982

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 12, 1996

How TV Changed Britain

as Himself

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 01, 2008

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

as Self - Participant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 24, 2011

Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 10, 1992

The Comic Strip Presents...

as Himself

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 02, 1982

A Bit of Fry & Laurie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 13, 1989

Celebrity Going Home

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 23, 2004

Have I Got News for You

as Self - Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1990

Call My Bluff

Episodes: 0

First Aired: Oct 17, 1965

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