Parkinson: The Interviews — Season 1, Episode 2: Richard Burton
Talk • 40 min • 3 seasons, 18 episodes
Episode synopsis
Michael Parkinson looks back at his unique interview with talented and troubled film star Richard Burton. Back in 1974, Burton was battling against alcoholism and had spent six weeks in hospital for treatment prior to the interview. Parkinson persuaded him to talk candidly about his career, love life and drink problems
About Parkinson: The Interviews
Michael Parkinson reflects on the most memorable subjects of his interviews from the 1970s and 1980s.