Virtually Parkinson
4.0/5
Critic Rating
Virtually Parkinson is a groundbreaking podcast series celebrating the legacy of Sir Michael Parkinson, reimagined for the digital age. Each episode explores his legendary interviews and the timeless art of conversation, drawing connections between his iconic moments and contemporary cultural topics. Through a blend of archival gems, expert commentary, and fresh voices, "Virtually Parkinson" invites listeners to rediscover the charisma, wit, and wisdom of one of the greatest broadcasters of our time—bringing his legacy into virtual relevance for a whole new generation.
Critic Reviews
Score: 4.5
Fiona Sturges • Financial Times • Jan 26, 2025
"...conversations are equal parts fascinating and maddening. I can’t think of another podcast that has left me simultaneously wowed (by the technology — it really does sound like Parkinson) and irritated (by the wordy, repetitive questioning...Virtually Parkinson is a work in progress, we learn, with problems highlighted and tweaks made along the way. This means that later episodes should be an improvement, which makes me think poor Derulo and McCausland may have been short-changed."
Score: 3.5
Miranda Sawyer • The Guardian • Jan 18, 2025
"Over the edited half-hour he gamely filled in the longueurs with mildly interesting personal info, but the result was not, by any stretch, an interview. Devoid of personality, insight, humour, delight, it could have been done on email. ...if you manage to slog through, then there’s also a post-interview chat between Mike Parkinson and the two producers, Ben Field and Jamie Anderson. This is more interesting."
