Christopher Nicholas Parsons is a British journalist best known for playing Host in Just a Minute.
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Best Known For:The radio program Just a Minute
Breakthrough:Hosting Sale of the Century in 1971
10 Quick Facts About Christopher Nicholas Parsons
- Full Name: Christopher Nicholas Parsons
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The radio program Just a Minute
- Date of Birth: October 10, 1923
- Age: 103 years old
- Place of Birth: Grantham
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ann Reynolds
- Beats: Entertainment
Christopher Nicholas Parsons Age
Christopher Nicholas Parsons is about 103 years old as of 2026. Christopher Nicholas Parsons was born in 1923.
Education
He attended University of Glasgow, where he studied Engineering.
- University of Glasgow
- Field of Study: Engineering
Career & Work
Christopher Nicholas Parsons' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with BBC Radio 4, a radio network.
Organization: BBC Radio 4
Role: Host
Period: 1967–2020
Details: UK · Just a Minute
Rise to Fame
Christopher Nicholas Parsons rose to prominence for his role on the radio program Just a Minute.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Just a Minute and Sale of the Century.
Television
- TV Show: Sale of the Century (Host, 1971-1983)
Radio
- Radio Program: Just a Minute (Host, 1967-2020)
Christopher Nicholas Parsons Family & Relationships
Christopher Nicholas Parsons is married to Ann Reynolds.
- Father: Paul Parsons
- Mother: Nell Parsons
Lesser Known Facts
- He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest after-dinner speech (11 hours).
Personal Information
- Full Name: Christopher Nicholas Parsons
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 10, 1923
- Age: 103
- Birthday: October 10
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Grantham
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Paul Parsons
- Mother: Nell Parsons
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ann Reynolds
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Ann Reynolds (Spouse • Wife)
- Denise Bryer (Spouse • Ex-wife)
