Michael Morpurgo and Jamie Cullum confirmed for new Parkinson chat show British author Michael Morpurgo and jazz musician Jamie Cullum will be among the first guests to appear on Sir Michael Parkinson's new talk show on Sky. Both will join the seasoned broadcaster - whose Parkinson chat show on the BBC ran on and off for over 30 years - for in-depth interviews on their careers. Michael Parkinson: Masterclass will feature performances from guests, who will also take questions from a studio audience. Morpurgo, 68, has written more than 110 books, including bestselling novel War Horse, which has been adapted into successful stage and screen versions. Cullum, a jazz-pop crossover artist, has had two top-10 albums in the UK, including 2003"s Twentysomething, which has been certified triple-platinum. Other guests confirmed for the initial six-week run of Michael Parkinson: Masterclass include Chinese pianist Lang Lang, and Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta. The show will air from Tuesday 13 November on satellite channel Sky Arts. The new talk show series is Sir Michael's first since 2007, when he stepped down from presenting the most recent incarnation of his Parkinson programme, then airing on ITV1, after three years.