Nicholas Parsons
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Biography
Parsons has acted in comedy roles, at one stage being Arthur Haynes's straight man. He is best known for his 14-year stint as host of Norwich-based quiz Sale of the Century.
On radio, he has presented public speaking parlour game Just a Minute since time began (or since 1967 to be exact). The format was converted to a BBC daytime show.
Trivia
He acts as the narrator in the stage version of the Rocky Horror Show.
Parsons went to the same school as Margaret Thatcher - Grantham & Kesteven High School for Girls (make your own joke up). His father was a GP in the area, though it is doubtful whether Thatcher was one of his patients.
He served as Rector of the University of St Andrews from 1988 to 1991, and was succeeded in the post by Nicky Campbell.
He was the original choice to play the Gamesmaster (q.v.)
As a child, he suffered from dyslexia, stuttering and migraines.
Books / Tapes
The Straight Man (autobiography) (hardback) | (tape)
Contact
Gordon Poole Agency Ltd, The Limes, Brockley, Bristol. BS48 3BB
