Give Us a Clue

Michael Parkinson presents the game show, in which celebrity guests compete for points in a light‑hearted contest. Jay Aston, Bobby Gee and Roy Kinnear mime iconic titles and phrases, earning points for each successful performance as they vie against one another on the programme.

Michael Parkinson fronts a television game‑show episode, taking on the duties of presenter and moderator. The programme is built around a light‑hearted contest in which well‑known personalities are invited to take part, and Parkinson steers the action with his characteristic ease. The central challenge sees three celebrity participants – singer Jay Aston, performer Bobby Gee and actor Roy Kinnear – each attempting to convey famous titles and well‑known phrases solely through mime. Their performances are judged on how accurately they communicate the intended reference, and points are awarded accordingly. Throughout the round Parkinson cues the contestants, offers brief commentary, and keeps a tally of the scores as the miming unfolds. His role is to maintain the flow, prompt the guests when needed, and ensure the competition proceeds smoothly. By the end of the episode the three guests have accumulated points based on the success of their silent sketches. The scoring determines which celebrity emerges victorious in this particular game‑show segment, rounding off a concise yet engaging contest.