Michael Parkinson, 87, wows viewers with his rare appearance on Good Morning Britain

Michael Parkinson wowed viewers as he made a rare television appearance on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday.

The legendary broadcaster, 87, appeared alongside his son Mike, 55, where he spoke about the art of interviewing and reminisced about the time he spent with George Best.

The talk show host presented his show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982 and again from 1998 to 2007.

Return: Michael Parkinson wowed viewers as he made a rare television appearance on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday

When asked about the art of interviewing by hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, Michael said, “It takes a lot of effort to be open in an interview, to get the questions right, and not to be picky about certain topics.

“You are aware of that as an interviewer. It’s a fascinating subject. There are a lot of other things that come into play.

He added, “I also enjoy watching interviews these days, especially when they don’t do it right.”

Michael was good friends with George Best and interviewed the footballer more than a dozen times during his career.

Interview: The legendary broadcaster, 87, appeared alongside his son Mike, 55, where he spoke about the art of interviewing and reminisced about the time he spent with George Best

Mike recalled playing football with the Manchester United winger as a kid and his teachers didn’t believe him.

He said: “George was always coming down and trying to avoid dad because dad was trying to lecture him.

“He ran into the garden and played football with me and the two brothers and the game was to get the football best from George, which was impossible.

“I went back to primary school and they asked me what I do at the weekend and I said I played football with George Best.

Skill: When asked about the art of interviewing, Michael said, “It takes quite a bit of effort to actually be candid in an interview, to get the questions right, and not to be picky about certain topics.”

“I kept repeating this allegation and was imprisoned. Then the next time I saw George and I said to him George you got me in trouble and he said what can I do?

‘He signed a football and wrote to Nurse Cross, he played football with George Best, George dear. I gave it to her at school the next day and I’m sure she blushed.”

Viewers expressed their excitement at seeing Michael back on the small screen with the caption: “Isn’t Michael Parkinson wonderful? Well done to him and his son Mike’.

Reaction: Viewers expressed their delight at seeing Michael back on the small screen with the caption: ‘Isn’t Michael Parkinson wonderful? Well done to him and his son Mike’

Another wrote: “I used to love watching him! He’s a lovely, polite man with great interviewing skills.

Another viewer added: “There is only one Sir Michael Parkinson. Best at his job, total legend, so much respect.

One fan said: “I’ve had the honor and pleasure of meeting Michael Parkinson. He is the most beautiful soul. I couldn’t resist mentioning his interview with Meg Ryan.

One fan said: “I used to love to see him! He’s a lovely, polite man with great interviewing skills.

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