THE son of Barnsley legend Sir Michael Parkinson is set to host a one-off tribute to his father’s career in a fundraising event next month.

Mike Parkinson worked with his dad for over 20 years up until his death in 2023.

He will host the fundraising show at Barnsley Civic on Friday, April 25.

The show will feature clips from the Parkinson archive, including groundbreaking conversations with Billy Connolly, Dame Edna Everage, Lauren Bacall, George Best and Meg Ryan, alongside intimate memories of the man who was both his father and business partner.

Up until his death, Parky was a proud patron and supporter of Barnsley Civic and appeared on the Barnsley Civic stage for ‘an audience with’ shows.

Barnsley Civic is a registered charity and Mike has kindly pledged to donate 100 per cent of all ticket sales to support Barnsley Civic’s work in the local community.

He said: “In 2015 my dad and I did a show together at Barnsley Civic and he so enjoyed the experience that he made a promise to return to do another show to raise money for this lovely venue.

“But our busy schedule and latterly his ill health means that 10 years later I am coming back, sadly without my dad, but safe in the knowledge that he would want me to fulfil his promise.”