Sir Michael Parkinson Guest Speaker at Macmillan Cancer Support Lunch Macdonald Compleat Angler, Marlow: Friday 4th November

Sir Michael Parkinson will be the guest speaker at a Macmillan Cancer Support lunch in the elegant riverside Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel, Marlow, on Friday, 4^th November.

Starting his career as a local newspaper journalist, Sir Michael became best known for his television talk shows during which he interviewed more than 3,000 of the world’s most famous people. He was awarded a CBE in June 2000 and a knighthood for services to broadcasting in the 2008 New Year’s honours list.

Speaking after the lunch, Sir Michael will present witty and absorbing extracts from his latest book Parky’s People: The Interviews – 100 of the Best.  The book records the highlights of his interviews providing an intimate insight into the private lives and personal characters of great celebrities from many walks of life such as Henry Kissinger, John Betjeman, Elton John, Fred Astaire, Ben Travers, Bob Hope and David Beckham. Signed copies of the paperback version, to be published in October 2011, will be available for purchase by cheque or cash.

Guests are welcome from 11.30am to enjoy a drink in the cocktail bar, which will be followed by a two-course set lunch served at 12.30pm including coffee and a glass of wine (vegetarian option available).

Beautifully located overlooking the river Thames and Marlow weir, the Compleat Angler is an ideal setting for an entertaining lunch.  The hotel dates back to the 17^th century and takes its name from Isaak Walton’s world-famous book on angling. Today it enjoys an enviable reputation for exceptional cuisine, fine wines and stylish accommodation.

Macmillan Cancer Support is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer. The charity’s professionals are specialists in their area of cancer care and leaders in their field.  They use this knowledge to help people understand more about cancer, manage their symptoms and find practical ways of living with cancer. For more information call 01628 628279, www.macmillan.org.uk.

To book tickets, which are priced at £30 per person, call the Macdonald Compleat Angler on 0844 879 9128 or the restaurant direct on 01628 405406, www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/CompleatAngler.