Nicholas Parsons

Presenter, TV Actor

1923 –

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Who is Nicholas Parsons?

Christopher Nicholas Parsons, CBE is an English radio and television presenter and actor. His long career in television, radio and theatre has made him a household name and he has been described as "the ultimate quiz show host" because of " geniality, clarity of diction and the speed with which he rattled through questions."

Best known today for his long-standing position as host of the comedy radio game show Just A Minute, Parsons is also famous as the long-term host of Sale of the Century, a show whose audience peaked at over 21 million viewers.

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Born
Oct 10, 1923
Grantham
Also known as
  • Christopher Nicholas Parsons
  • Christopher Nicholas Parsons OBE
Spouses
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • University of Glasgow

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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