Nicholas Parsons
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 was the original choice to play the Gamesmaster (q.v.)
Books / Tapes
The Straight Man (autobiography) (hardback) | (tape)
Contact
Gordon Poole Agency Ltd, The Limes, Brockley, Bristol. BS48 3BB
