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The broadcaster who has died aged 88, previously revealed he should have been 'more courteous' during his infamous interview with Meg Ryan,
'I wish I hadn't lost my temper with Meg Ryan. I wish I'd dealt with it in a more courteous manner,' Sir Michael Parkinson told Radio Times in 2021.
'I was quite obviously angry with her and it's not my business to be angry towards the guests. I came across as kind of pompous and I could have done better.'
The infamous interview is among the no-nonsense broadcaster's best-known moments.
In 2003, Sleepless in Seattle star gave a series of short answers, whilst promoting her film 'In the Cut' on Sir Michael Parkinson's BBC talk show.
The talk show veteran told Australia's Stellar magazine that he believed Meg Ryan (right) was icy in her 2003 interview because her 'In the Cut' film was performing poorly. He also told Australia's Stellar Magazine that she was rude to his guests
The Hollywood actress seemingly desired to be elsewhere while promoting her film 'In the Cut'.
During the icy discussion, Parkinson asked if her apprehension of journalists gives her insight into what they want, Ryan defensively replied: 'Now that I am wary of them?'
Parkinson answered: 'Yes, you are wary of journalists, you are wary of me, you are wary
