Series 5

2006-09-16

Guests in the first show of the series are Sir Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Sir Elton also performs on the piano as well as talking to Michael Parkinson.

2006-09-23

The line up of distinguished guests in this show includes Dame Helen Mirren, Trinny Woodall, Susannah Constantine and Dame Edna Everage. With music from Razorlight.

2006-09-30

In the studio this week are legendary singer and actress Liza Minnelli, multi-award winning singer songwriter, Lionel Richie and Sharon Osbourne.

2006-10-07

Actor Shane Richie talks about his time on 'Eastenders' and embarking on other projects. Completing the line up is Veteran actress Sheila Hancock, political presenter Jeremy Paxman and music from award winning Corinne Bailey Rae.

2006-10-21

Michael Parkinson is joined this week by Monty Python favourite Eric Idle. Completing the line-up is Ray Winstone, distinguished broadcaster and writer, Joan Bakewell and music from Lemar.

2006-10-28

Pop sensation Justin Timberlake joins Michael Parkinson in the studio to chat and performs a track. Also appearing is Kate Winslet, Jude Law and The Who perform ‘Black Widow Eyes’.

2006-11-04

Michael discusses war with ex infantryman Sir Michael Caine. Tony Bennett joins and reveals the advice he got from Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington. Closing the show is Paul Simon!

2006-11-11

Michael Parkinson's guests are Peter Kay, Sir Ian McKellen and Take That - who also perform their single 'Patience'.

2006-11-18

Joining Michael Parkinson are Patrick Kielty, Wendy Richard and former Monty Python member and actor Michael Palin. Plus there's music from Paolo Nutini.

2006-11-25

Joining Michael Parkinson are Academy award winning actor, Dustin Hoffman, Oasis lead songwriter and guitarist Noel Gallagher and British rock ‘n’ roll legend Rod Stewart provides the music as well as talking to Michael.

2006-12-02

Joining Michael Parkinson are Daniel Craig talks about his role as the world’s most famous spy, James Bond, Hollywood funny man Robin Williams, writer and comedian Ben Elton and music is from James Morrison.

2006-12-16

Making her debut on Parkinson is Hollywood A-lister Cameron Diaz, who will be talking about her glittering career. Joining her is impressionist Rory Bremner and tennis legend John McEnroe. The musical guest is Chris Rea.

2006-12-23

Dame Judi Dench talks about being M in Casino Royale. Joining them is comedian Lenny Henry, operatic singer Katherine Jenkins, while Steve Tyrell provides the music.