Saturday 19 November 2022 07:35 PM Michael Parkinson, 87, takes aim at Prince Harry and James Corden as he reveals ... trends now
He was once attacked on stage by a puppet emu and uncomfortably blanked by a Hollywood actress, but legendary broadcast journalist Sir Michael Parkinson has now delivered a few swipes of his own as his latest book is published.
Parkinson, 86, who spoke to every major name from the world of entertainment, sport and politics during an illustrious 45-year career, said that of all his guests, the late Prince Philip was actually his toughest to interview.
He also took aim at the late Duke of Edinburgh's grandson, Prince Harry, saying he 'would be a good interview if he told the truth', while fellow chat show host James Corden 'hasn't a clue' about interviewing celebrities, The Daily Telegraph reports.
The beloved broadcaster has just published My Life in Sport: Memories, Moments and Declarations, his ninth book overall and sixth focused on sport.
Not holding back: Sir Michael Parkinson, pictured at Wimbledon in July, has spoken candidly about the late Prince Philip, Prince Harry and James Corden, as he releases a new book
Between 1971 to 2007, he hosted his own eponymously-named chat show, Parkinson, which regularly drew audiences of over eight million people.
He also hosted two seasons of Parkinson: Masterclass on Sky Arts in 2012 and 2013.
All in all, Parkinson has racked up an eye-popping 2,000 interviews over the years with some of the best-known names from all walks of life, including royalty.
His most formidable guest, he says, was the Duke of Edinburgh, who he suspects took a dislike to the broadcaster right from the start.
'I did have to chat to him once, for a charity, and it was not a success - at all,' he confesses.
Likewise, Parkinson hints that if he still had his chat show, Prince Harry - who is due to publish his memoir, Spare, in January - might prove a challenge.
Parkinson has said of Prince Harry - who is due to publish his memoir, Spare, in January - that he 'would have made for an interesting interview, if he had told the truth'
Parkinson said his most formidable guest was the Duke of Edinburgh, who he suspects took a dislike to the broadcaster right from the start
'I do think he would have made for an interesting interview, if he had told the truth,' he said.
Neither are there any reservations when he is asked about fellow chat show host, James Corden.
The 44-year-old, who hosts The Late Late Show, is 'a comic, not an interviewer,' and lacks the skill on how to ask questions, said Parkinson.
Parkinson said James Corden, who hosts The Late Late Show, is a 'comic, not an
