Jacques Tati vs. an Imaginary Ball. The Ball Won! | Parkinson on BBC

Jacques Tati walks into the Parkinson studio, apologises for his English, and promptly makes it the funniest thing in the room. In this conversation he traces Mr. Hulot back to its origins, explaining the difference between Hulot's walk and Chaplin's with a precision that is itself a kind of performance. He talks about Little Titch, whose 1900 music hall film he considers the beginning of everything, and about his own days doing sport impressions after rugby matches in Paris until someone arrived in London and did his act before he did. Then Michael Parkinson asks if he could demonstrate the goalkeeper routine. Tati says he needs quite a lot of room. Parkinson tells him he has the entire studio. What follows is difficult to describe and very easy to watch. Legendary talk show host Sir Michael Parkinson's official YouTube channel. Step back in time with us as we relive the golden era of television and remember some of the most unforgettable moments from Parkinson! We’ll look back at some of his most memorable interviews featuring the biggest names in entertainment, politics, sport and culture. From legendary conversations with Hollywood icons to thought-provoking discussions with world leaders, these timeless interactions capture the charm, wit, and insight that made Michael Parkinson one of the greatest interviewers of all time. Subscribe and journey through the best of British television history, one classic interview at a time! #MichaelParkinson #TalkShow #ClassicInterviews #CelebrityInterviews