Michael Parkinson, Born in 1935- Parkinson

Michael Parkinson is a British broadcaster, and author. He is the host of his talk show, Parkinson, from 1971 to 1982 and then from 1998 to 2007. Along with being the presenter of this show, Michael has presented different talk shows as well. Apart from working in T.V., he also stepped into radio broadcasting.

During the 60s, Michael was the reporter of a daily news magazine show Twenty Four Hours aired on BBC1. Parkinson has also worked in the T.V. drama movie Ghostwatch and a romantic comedy, Love Actually. Michael has worked in different talk shows, interviewing many celebrities, including Meg Ryan, which turned into a controversial interview.

Petula Clark, Born in 1932 – Sailor

Petula Clark is a British composer, singer, and actress. Her professional career started amidst the Second World War for BBC Radio as a child entertainer. The first UK hit of hers was The Little Shoemaker; she also began recording in French within the next two years. Later, at the age of 12, Petula was discovered by movie director Maurice Elvey. She was cast in his war drama Medal for the General.

From thereon, it was all upwards and onwards for Petula. She starred in several television shows and movies. Later in 1950, Clark launched her own afternoon show called Petula Clark. Pet’s Parlour.

Julie Christie, Born in 1940- Swinging Sixties

Murphy Christie was an icon of the Swinging Sixties and known for her numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe and Oscar. In 1997, she received the BAFTA Fellowship that is awarded to just one person annually. It is presented for the outstanding contributions in television or film either behind the scenes or on screen

This beautiful star remains active in the industry and has played a variety of roles. However, she is best known for her role as a “sexy Bohemian” grandmother. In 2011, Julie starred alongside  Amanda Seyfried and Shiloh Fernandez in the Red Riding Hood movie. Her most recent film project was The Company You Keep in 2012.

Twiggy, Born in 1949- The Boy Friend

Dame Lesley Lawson is widely known as Twiggy for her thin body structure. She is an English model, actress, and singer, considered beautiful with big eyes, long eyelashes, and short hair despite having an androgynous appearance. In 1966 Twiggy was named “The Face of 1966” by Daily Express, and following the same year, she was voted as British Woman of the Year.

Later in 1967, Twiggy was a successful model in France, Japan, and the U.S.A. for Vogue and The Tatler’s covers. Also, by 1971, her performance in Boy Friend, she took home two Golden Globe Awards. Currently, Twiggy and her husband, Leigh Lawson, reside in London.

Helen Shapiro, Born in 1946 – You Don’t Know

Helen Kate Shapiro is a British actress, jazz and pop singer. In 1961, two of her songs were UK chart-toppers, You Don’t Know and Walkin’ Back to Happiness. Surprisingly enough, she was just 14 years old when she recorded both these songs. In addition, even before the age of sixteen, Helen was voted Britain’s “Top Female Singer.”

To top it all off, The Beatles’ were an opening act on one of her shows in 1963. The band members John Lennon and Paul McCartney even wrote a song for her called Misery. However, her team declined the song without her knowledge. Shapiro has been married to actor John Judd since 1988.