Biography
Christopher Nicholas Parsons (10 October 1923 – 28 January 2020) was an English actor, straight man and radio and television presenter. He was the long-running presenter of the comedy radio show Just a Minute and hosted the game show Sale of the Century during the 1970s and early 1980s. Parsons was born and grew up in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and was educated at St Paul's School, London. He became a full-time actor following the Second World War and began appearing in various theatre, film and television roles, including support to Arthur Haynes. He began presenting Just a Minute in 1967 and never missed a show until 2018. In addition to his well-known roles on this and Sale of the Century, he appeared as a guest on other television shows, including Doctor Who and Have I Got News for You. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Acted in 46
2020s
- 2023
Tales of the Tardis
The Rev. Mr. Wainwright · 1 episode
- 2022
2010s
- 2019
- 2012
There Is No Plane to Zagreb
English cuckold
- 2011
2000s
- 2008
All Star Mr & Mrs
TV
Lady Godiva
Movie
- 2004
- 2003
1990s
- 1997
Hospital!
Wheelchair Man
- 1996
The Alphabet Game
TV
- 1990
Cluedo
Reverend Green · 6 episodes
Spatz
Nicholas Parsons · 1 episode
1980s
- 1989
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
Reverend Wainwright
- 1987
- 1982
- 1980
1970s
- 1976
- 1974
The Best of Benny Hill
Movie
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Ugliest Girl in Town
David Courtney · 20 episodes
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Dudley Heath
- 1966
The Ghost Goes Gear
Movie
The Wrong Box
Alan Frazer Scrope
- 1965
Every Day's a Holiday
Julian Goddard
- 1964
- 1963
- 1961
Carry On Regardless
Wolf
- 1960
Doctor in Love
Dr. Hinxman
Four Feather Falls
Sheriff Tex Tucker (voice) · 39 episodes
1950s
- 1959
Upstairs and Downstairs
Brian
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Rodgers
Too Many Crooks
Tommy Weston
- 1958
Happy Is the Bride
John Royd
- 1957
Brothers in Law
Charles Poole
- 1956
Eyewitness
House Surgeon
- 1955
An Alligator Named Daisy
News Interviewer (uncredited)
Simon and Laura
TV Producer
- 1954
To Dorothy, a Son
Passport Official
1940s
- 1947
The Master of Bankdam
Edgar Hoylehouse
Appearances25
2020s
- 2025
Century 21 Revisited
Himself
2010s
- 2016
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
Self
The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
Self - Presenter
- 2014
- 2013
Frost on Sketch Shows
Self
- 2012
Comedy World Cup
Self · 3 episodes
Just a Minute
Himself (host) · 14 episodes
- 2011
2000s
- 2008
What the Dickens?
Self · 1 episode
- 2006
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
Self
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Himself
- 2004
Bottom Mindless Violence
Himself (archive footage)
- 2002
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
Self
- 2001
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Self
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
- 1992
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
Self · 1 episode
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Himself
- 1984
- 1982
1970s
- 1978
- 1977
- 1973
S.S. France
Narrator
