Sir Michael Parkinson is set to make a posthumous comeback to the world of celebrity interviews - through Artificial Intelligence. The legendary broadcaster died last year at the age of 88, but that isn't going to stop him from making a comeback on telly. Thanks to groundbreaking technology, fans will be able to listen to new 'interviews' featuring the chat show king's recreated voice, where he will 'quiz' A-listers on a podcast.
The project was backed by his son, also named Michael, and aims to honour Parkinson's memory. An insider admitted that the AI venture sounds "strange", telling the Sun: "The fact that a bizarre project like this is being pursued is a measure of just how adored Parky was and how missed he now is. "Although it sounds strange, using AI like this will keep the memory of the grand inquisitor alive and remember him for doing what he did best — grilling famous people.
" Parkinson's career spanned decades and saw him interview Hollywood legends, sports icons, and global stars such as Muhammad Ali, Bette Davis, Helen Mirren, and Billy Connolly. He landed his own show with the BBC that was named after him, which he started presenting in 1971 and kept up intermittently until 2007. Sir Michael started out by working for the South Yorkshire Times before going on to enjoy a journalistic career that lasted more than 70 years.
His first role on TV came when he was unexpectedly offered a job as a producer at Granada Television. In his biography, he looked back on th.