An English actor and radio and television presenter was named for Nicholas Parsons who was the long-running presenter of the comedy radio show Just a Minute and hosted the game show Sale of the Century during the 1970s and early 1980s. He began presenting Just a Minute in 1967 and never missed a show until 2018. He appeared as a guest on other television shows, including Doctor Who and Have I Got News for You. Overall, he was a very talented person.