Just A Minute

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs another edition of the devious word game.

Paul Merton talks to Nicholas Parsons about his life, and his 50 years of hosting Radio 4's beloved panel show, with guest appearances from some of the many regulars who have appeared over the years.

In a career which started in 1945, Nicholas Parsons has worked with an extraordinary range of people - from the golden age of British cinema in the 50s and 60s, to the seedy glamour of the Windmill Theatre where he rubbed shoulders with the cream of stand-up talent including Bruce Forsyth and Tommy Cooper. He formed a famous double act with the legendary comic Arthur Haynes, and worked with him on both sides of the Atlantic - all before Just a Minute was even thought of. In later years he worked with Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson, guest starred in Doctor Who, and will shortly be heard as the voice of God in a TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's Good Omens.

Not bad for a lad who started his career as an engineering apprentice on the Glasgow Docks...

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Paul Merton interviews Nicholas Parsons about his time as host of the popular panel show.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs another edition of the devious word game.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs another edition of the devious word game.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs another edition of the devious word game.

Produced by Gareth Gwynn

A BBC Studios Production.

A special compilation edition celebrating 50 years of Just a Minute.

2017 marked Just A Minute's 50th year, and what better way to kick off the celebrations by combining the longest-running panel show with another great British institution - the pantomime!

In Just A Minute Does Panto! Nicholas Parsons is joined by Just A Minute regulars, Paul Merton Sheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth, as they journey through Panto-land in search of the missing Just A Minute Golden Whistle! Their companions on their quest include, Tom Allen, Pippa Evans, Tony Hawks, Rufus Hound and Julian Clary.

The show flits between the scripted pantomime sections when the team are on their quest and the usual off-the-cuff game of Just A Minute.

There'll be adventure! Genies! Panto dames! Goodies! Baddies! Audience Participation! But above all, at the heart of it, a cracking game of the nation's favourite comedy show - Just A Minute!

CREDITS

~Just A Minute was chaired by Nicholas Parsons

The panel were:

The Genie was played by Julian Clary

The pantomime script was written by Gyles Brandreth with additional material by Paul Merton and Matt Stronge

The Composer was Susannah Pearson

The lyrics to 'All About You' were written by Jenny Laville

The Musical Director was Tim Sutton

The live band was:

Tim Sutton - Piano

Katie Punter - Flute/Alto Sax

Mark White - Trumpet/Flugelhorn

Tim Maple - Guitar

Tim Weller - Drums

Nick Allen - Cello

The Production Coordinator was Hayley Sterling

The Producer was Matt Stronge

~Just A Minute was devised by Ian Messiter

~Just A Minute Does Panto! is a BBC Studios production.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2016.

Jimmy Edwards was originally destined for the role of Just A Minute chairman, with Parsons as a panellist. But when show producer, David Hatch, realised that he wouldn't be able to prise Edwards into a studio on a Sunday, Parsons stepped up to the plate to challenge panellists to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition, on any subject that comes up on the cards.

Since 1967, Just A Minute has featured some of the UK's finest raconteurs, including Clement Freud, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams and Sheila Hancock.

Featuring archive clips, this JAM special was recorded before an audience at the BBC's Potterow venue during The Edinburgh Festival 2014.

Paul Merton chats to Nicholas Parsons about his 47-year, 900-show stint.

Nicholas Parsons celebrates six decades and counting of dodging deviation, hurdling hesitation and repelling repetition, with performances from some of shows greatest players, including Clement Freud, Derek Nimmo, Peter Jones, Kenneth Williams, Paul Merton, Linda Smith, Stephen Fry, Tony Hawks, Julian Clary and Graham Norton.

Nicholas talks about how he rather accidently became the chairman. He remembers his friend and creator of the game, the late Ian Messiter. And wonders how he survived the challenges of all those unruly panellists. And Paul Merton recalls his joy and worry when he appeared on the show for the first time. He went from being its greatest fan to being behind the microphone.

Nicholas Parsons celebrates the wit and wonder of the game show, with classic performances

Chairman Nicholas Parsons takes control of a loquacious and rebellious bunch of players whose task it is to speak on a subject he gives them for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

A classic team of players launch the new series. They are: Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth and Jenny Eclair. Tune in, to find out how many words per minute they can manage.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs the classic devious word game.

Chairman Nicholas Parsons takes charge once again. Subjects include 'What Shall We do With the Drunken Sailor?' Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant take it in turns to speak without Repetition hesitation or Deviation. Tune in, to find out how many words per minute they can manage.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.

Chairman Nicholas Parsons takes charge once again. Subjects include 'What Shall We do With the Drunken Sailor?' Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant take it in turns to speak without Repetition hesitation or Deviation. Tune in, to find out how many words per minute they can manage.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.

Chairman Nicholas Parsons takes charge once again. Subjects include 'What Shall We do With the Drunken Sailor?' Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant take it in turns to speak without Repetition hesitation or Deviation. Tune in, to find out how many words per minute they can manage.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.

Chairman Nicholas Parsons takes charge once again. Subjects include 'What Shall We do With the Drunken Sailor?' Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant take it in turns to speak without Repetition hesitation or Deviation. Tune in, to find out how many words per minute they can manage.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.

Chairman Nicholas Parsons takes control of a loquacious and rebellious bunch of players whose task it is to speak on a subject he gives them for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

This week Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Tony Hawks and Sheila Hancock attempt to speak within the rules of the game.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Ross Noble and Sheila Hancock.

Chairman Nicholas Parsons takes control of a loquacious and rebellious bunch of players whose task it is to speak on a subject he gives them for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

This week Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Tony Hawks and Sheila Hancock attempt to speak within the rules of the game.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Ross Noble and Sheila Hancock.

Chairman Nicholas Parsons takes control of a loquacious and rebellious bunch of players whose task it is to speak on a subject he gives them for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

This week Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Tony Hawks and Sheila Hancock attempt to speak within the rules of the game.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Ross Noble and Sheila Hancock.

Chairman Nicholas Parsons takes control of a loquacious and rebellious bunch of players whose task it is to speak on a subject he gives them for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

This week Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Tony Hawks and Sheila Hancock attempt to speak within the rules of the game.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Ross Noble and Sheila Hancock.

They attempt to speak for a minute without repetition, hesitation or deviation under the watchful eye of Nicholas Parsons. Subjects include How to Audition, What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor! and Two to Tango - What will John Sergeant make of that one..?

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.

They attempt to speak for a minute without repetition, hesitation or deviation under the watchful eye of Nicholas Parsons. Subjects include How to Audition, What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor! and Two to Tango - What will John Sergeant make of that one..?

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.

They attempt to speak for a minute without repetition, hesitation or deviation under the watchful eye of Nicholas Parsons. Subjects include How to Audition, What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor! and Two to Tango - What will John Sergeant make of that one..?

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.

They attempt to speak for a minute without repetition, hesitation or deviation under the watchful eye of Nicholas Parsons. Subjects include How to Audition, What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor! and Two to Tango - What will John Sergeant make of that one..?

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair and Paul Merton

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair and Paul Merton

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair and Paul Merton

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair and Paul Merton

This is the long-running panel game which tests whether people have the gift of the gab. Panellists try to speak on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Much more difficult than it sounds...

The suave and usually unflappable Nicholas Parsons is chairman as ever. Today the panellists struggle with a huge range of subjects as diverse as My First Kiss, Conkers and Having a Duvet Day.

This show comes from The Quays Theatre at The Lowry Centre in Salford.

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game.

This is the long-running panel game which tests whether people have the gift of the gab. Panellists try to speak on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Much more difficult than it sounds...

The suave and usually unflappable Nicholas Parsons is chairman as ever. Today the panellists struggle with a huge range of subjects as diverse as My First Kiss, Conkers and Having a Duvet Day.

This show comes from The Quays Theatre at The Lowry Centre in Salford.

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game.

This is the long-running panel game which tests whether people have the gift of the gab. Panellists try to speak on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Much more difficult than it sounds...

The suave and usually unflappable Nicholas Parsons is chairman as ever. Today the panellists struggle with a huge range of subjects as diverse as My First Kiss, Conkers and Having a Duvet Day.

This show comes from The Quays Theatre at The Lowry Centre in Salford.

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game.

This is the long-running panel game which tests whether people have the gift of the gab. Panellists try to speak on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Much more difficult than it sounds...

The suave and usually unflappable Nicholas Parsons is chairman as ever. Today the panellists struggle with a huge range of subjects as diverse as My First Kiss, Conkers and Having a Duvet Day.

This show comes from The Quays Theatre at The Lowry Centre in Salford.

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game.

This is the long-running panel game which tests whether people have the gift of the gab. Panellists try to speak on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Much more difficult than it sounds...

The suave and usually unflappable Nicholas Parsons is chairman as ever. Today the panellists struggle with a huge range of subjects as diverse as My First Kiss, Conkers and Having a Duvet Day.

This show comes from The Quays Theatre at The Lowry Centre in Salford.

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game.

The panellists are asked to speak on subjects given to them for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Much more difficult than it sounds...

This week Sue Perkins describes her experience of Waiting Rooms reducing Nicholas to helpless giggles along the way, new-boy Kevin Eldon talks tantalisingly about Dressing Provocatively and Julian Clary teases Paul Merton about his subject My Comedy Hero.

Panel game with Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Kevin Eldon and Julian Clary.

This week's programme comes from the Lowry Centre in Salford where the panellists are Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Alun Cochrane.

The panellists are given subjects on which they must speak without hesitation, repetition or deviation. A task much more difficult than it sounds...

This week Paul has to speak on the subject of What Nicholas Keeps in his Wallet; Kit talks about Seeing the Dentist, Tony declaims on the subject of The Age of the Dinosaur and Alun explains What Makes Me Furious.

Nicholas Parsons hosts the granddaddy of all panel games.

On today's show Julian Clary talks about Building Bridges, Paul Merton reveals all about his Relationship with the Chairman, Kevin Eldon reels off Seven Ways to Say Goodbye and Sue Perkins dazzles on the subject of Dostoyevsky.

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game.

The panellists on today's show are Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Gyles Brandreth and Barnsley poet Ian McMillan.

The aim of the game is to speak on a given subject for sixty seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. A task much harder than it sounds...

Today's show comes from the British Library where the show is a guest of the Evolving English exhibition.

Nicholas Parsons chairs the panel game that rewards those with the gift of the gab.

Nicholas Parsons guides them through subjects such as 'Dear Listener' and 'How Bankers Could Restore Their Reputation', with lots of fun in between.

The first show in a brand new series of Just a Minute, hosted by Nicholas Parsons.

No REAL animals were harmed in the making of this programme.

Popular long-running panel game, hosted by Nicholas Parsons.

Long running comedy panel game hosted by Nicholas Parsons.

Produced by Tilusha Ghelani.

How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition and deviation?

Joining Nicholas Parsons over the course of this series are Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Josie Lawrence, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Elair, Sue Perkins, Graham Norton, Tony Hawks and new girl Fi Glover.

Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Jenny Eclair and Josie Lawrence join Nicholas Parsons.

Joining Nicholas Parsons over the course of this series are Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Josie Lawrence, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Elair, Sue Perkins, Graham Norton, Tony Hawks and new girl Fi Glover.

Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Jenny Eclair and Josie Lawrence join Nicholas Parsons.

Joining Nicholas Parsons over the course of this series are Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Josie Lawrence, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Elair, Sue Perkins, Graham Norton, Tony Hawks and new girl Fi Glover.

Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Jenny Eclair and Josie Lawrence join Nicholas Parsons.

Joining Nicholas Parsons over the course of this series are Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Josie Lawrence, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Elair, Sue Perkins, Graham Norton, Tony Hawks and new girl Fi Glover.

Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Jenny Eclair and Josie Lawrence join Nicholas Parsons.

Joining Nicholas Parsons over the course of this series are Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Josie Lawrence, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Elair, Sue Perkins, Graham Norton, Tony Hawks and new girl Fi Glover.

Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Jenny Eclair and Josie Lawrence join Nicholas Parsons.

Today's show sees Stephen Fry describing How to Clean a Chandelier, Sue Perkins revealing her violent style of Weeding, Paul Merton sharing all he knows about Aristotle and new girl Fi Glover describing The Best Sort of Babysitter.

Stephen Fry and Sue Perkins appear in Mr Parsons' panel game.

Today's show sees Stephen Fry describing How to Clean a Chandelier, Sue Perkins revealing her violent style of Weeding, Paul Merton sharing all he knows about Aristotle and new girl Fi Glover describing The Best Sort of Babysitter.

Stephen Fry and Sue Perkins appear in Mr Parsons' panel game.

Today's show sees Stephen Fry describing How to Clean a Chandelier, Sue Perkins revealing her violent style of Weeding, Paul Merton sharing all he knows about Aristotle and new girl Fi Glover describing The Best Sort of Babysitter.

Stephen Fry and Sue Perkins appear in Mr Parsons' panel game.

Today's show sees Stephen Fry describing How to Clean a Chandelier, Sue Perkins revealing her violent style of Weeding, Paul Merton sharing all he knows about Aristotle and new girl Fi Glover describing The Best Sort of Babysitter.

Stephen Fry and Sue Perkins appear in Mr Parsons' panel game.

Today's show sees Stephen Fry describing How to Clean a Chandelier, Sue Perkins revealing her violent style of Weeding, Paul Merton sharing all he knows about Aristotle and new girl Fi Glover describing The Best Sort of Babysitter.

Stephen Fry and Sue Perkins appear in Mr Parsons' panel game.

Nicholas metes out the subjects and challenges each panellist to speak on a subject for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation - a task much more fiendish than it sounds.

This week Tony Hawks describes The First Signs of Summer, Paul tells us some Reasons Not to Go On Holiday, Gyles reveals his theory on Dividing Household Chores and Julian reveals what gives him A Good Laugh.

Producer: Claire Jones.

Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks join Nicholas Parsons.

Nicholas metes out the subjects and challenges each panellist to speak on a subject for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation - a task much more fiendish than it sounds.

This week Tony Hawks describes The First Signs of Summer, Paul tells us some Reasons Not to Go On Holiday, Gyles reveals his theory on Dividing Household Chores and Julian reveals what gives him A Good Laugh.

Producer: Claire Jones.

Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks join Nicholas Parsons.

Nicholas metes out the subjects and challenges each panellist to speak on a subject for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation - a task much more fiendish than it sounds.

This week Tony Hawks describes The First Signs of Summer, Paul tells us some Reasons Not to Go On Holiday, Gyles reveals his theory on Dividing Household Chores and Julian reveals what gives him A Good Laugh.

Producer: Claire Jones.

Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks join Nicholas Parsons.

Nicholas metes out the subjects and challenges each panellist to speak on a subject for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation - a task much more fiendish than it sounds.

This week Tony Hawks describes The First Signs of Summer, Paul tells us some Reasons Not to Go On Holiday, Gyles reveals his theory on Dividing Household Chores and Julian reveals what gives him A Good Laugh.

Producer: Claire Jones.

Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks join Nicholas Parsons.

Nicholas metes out the subjects and challenges each panellist to speak on a subject for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation - a task much more fiendish than it sounds.

This week Tony Hawks describes The First Signs of Summer, Paul tells us some Reasons Not to Go On Holiday, Gyles reveals his theory on Dividing Household Chores and Julian reveals what gives him A Good Laugh.

Producer: Claire Jones.

Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks join Nicholas Parsons.

This week Graham Norton reveals his thoughts on Internet Dating and How to Make Smalltalk at Parties, Jenny Eclair describes her Favourite Shoes, Josie Lawrence shares her ability to Leave on a High and Paul Merton talks about Plankton and Smoothies.

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Graham Norton, Jenny Eclair, Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton.

This week Stephen Fry speaks on The Right Way to Greet Someone and Fi Glover speaks on The Wrong Way to Greet Someone, Paul Merton declaims on the American Dream and Sue Perkins reveals she is less than loyal to the idea of Loyalty Cards.

This week both Sue Perkins and Stephen Fry achieve the coveted aim of speaking for a whole minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation. A task much more testing than it sounds.

The programme was devised by Ian Messiter.

The producer was Claire Jones.

Stephen Fry, Sue Perkins, Paul Merton & Fi Glover play this week. Nicholas Parsons chairs.

Nicholas Parsons invites guests to talk for 60 seconds.

Guests try to speak for a minute on a subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation. This week, subjects include 'Red Sky at Night' and 'The Meat Raffle'... except only one of the panellists seems to know what it is.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

The ever popular panel game hosted by Nicholas Parsons.

In this show panellists Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Jenny Eclair and Gyles Brandreth are all asked to talk on subjects given out in the first series in 1967.

Paul Merton is asked to describe what he does When I Wear a Top Hat, Ross Noble explores the topic of The English Nanny, Gyles Brandreth explains How to Perform a Cornish Floral Dance and Jenny Eclair reveals all she knows about Knitting a Cablestitch Jumper.

Producer: Claire Jones.

Nicholas Parsons invites guests to talk for 60 seconds.

This week Gyles Brandreth tells us which Self-Help Books he keeps at the side of his bed, Ross Noble talks about the Search for Intelligent Life, Paul Merton reveals the Things he Throws Away and Jenny Eclair talks about Coping With Embarrassment.

Devised by Ian Messiter.

Producer: Claire Jones.

Can Nicolas's guests talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation?

Panellists Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Charles Collingwood have to speak on a variety of subjects given to them by Nicholas. They must speak for 60 seconds on that subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation - a task much more difficult than it sounds.

This week Sue Perkins reveals what she's got in her attic, Paul Merton talks about his Olympic Dreams, Julian Clary explains why he likes singing in the shower and Charles Collingwood lets us in on his fear of spiders and rats when he's asked to talk on the subject of Sydney.

The game Just A Minute was devised by the late Ian Messiter atop a London bus on his way to work as a BBC Radio producer more than 45 years ago. It was inspired by his memory of a teacher making him and his classmates speak on a subject for 60 seconds as a punishment for bad behaviour.

Producer: Claire Jones.

Sue Perkins, Paul Merton, Julian Clary and Charles Collingwood join host Nicholas Parsons.

This week Paul Merton tells us about his Perfect Lie-In, Josie Lawrence reveals details of her Perfect Date, Kit Hesketh-Harvey describes how to Throw a Successful Party and Liza Tarbuck brings the show to a standstill with her revelations about her aptitude for Belly Dancing.

Devised by Ian Messiter.

Producer: Claire Jones.

Paul Merton, Liza Tarbuck, Josie Lawrence and Kit Hesketh-Harvey join Nicholas Parsons.

Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins and Greg Proops are challenged to speak on an allocated subject for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

Subjects range from 'The Importance of Eyebrows' to 'How I Would describe myself on a Dating Website'.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2012.

Nicholas Parsons chairs the game where no hesitation repetition or deviation is allowed.

This week Graham Norton describes his Favourite Smells; Alun Cochrane talks about Graffiti; Gyles Brandreth declaims on the subject of Wales and Paul Merton explains The Importance of Eyebrows.

Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.

Today Sue Perkins talks on the subject of The Worst Night of my Life, Julian Clary teaches us all about The Vikings, Paul Merton explains How he would Describe his Personality and Greg Proops enlightens us on the subject of Why the Dinosaurs Died Out.

Producer: Claire Jones.

Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.

Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?

Panellists Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton join Nicholas for the verbal equivalent of the Olympics. It's an energetic game this week - but who will win gold medal for the greatest gift of the gab?

Paul talks about The Biggest Fib he Ever Told, Sue Perkins divulges a lot of information about her Famous Friends, Liza Tarbuck speaks knowledgeably on the subject of Fake Tan and Graham Norton gives his tips on How To Annoy The Audience.

Producer: Claire Jones

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2016.

Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds. From 2012.

Jenny Eclair, Tony Hawks, Alun Cochrane and Kevin Eldon must talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation - a task much more difficult than it sounds.

Tony Hawks describes his preparations for Rio 2016, Jenny Eclair speaks on The Brontes, Alun Cochrane talks about Victorian Inventions and Kevin Eldon reveals how he keeps his body looking that good.

Producer: Claire Jones

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012.

Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.

Panellists Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Charles Collingwood and Miles Jupp join him at the Regal Cinema in Evesham, Worcestershire.

Paul Merton talks about Keeping A Chimp As a Pet; Pam Ayres ponders The Pros and Cons of Knitting; Miles Jupp reveals Three Things He's Given Up Lately and Charles Collingwood explains what Marilyn means to him.

Producer: Claire Jones

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012.

Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.

Produced by Tilusha Ghelani.

Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins and Jason Manford join Nicholas Parsons.

The players in this first episode are Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Fi Glover and Paul Merton. Subjects include' Why Geese Fly In a V Formation' and 'Listening to Radio 4'.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

With Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Fi Glover and Paul Merton. Nicholas Parsons hosts.

The players in this first episode are Alun Cochrane, Rebecca Front, Russell Kane and Paul Merton. Subjects include 'The Femme Fatale' 'Bread or Toast' and 'Previously on Just a Minute...'.

Nicholas Parsons with Alun Cochrane, Rebecca Front, Russell Kane and Paul Merton.

This week's players are Sheila Hancock, Richard Herring, Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton. Subjects include 'Hot Cross Buns' and 'How to Win an Argument with a Teenager'.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Nicholas Parsons with Sheila Hancock, Richard Herring, Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Miles Jupp, Paul Merton, Graham Norton and Holly Walsh compete to speak on a subject.

Sheila Hancock, Richard herring, Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence attempt to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition & deviation under the watchful eye of Nicholas Parsons.

Subjects include 'Unanswerable Questions' and 'The Very First Telephone'.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Sheila Hancock, Richard Herring, Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence try to talk for 60 seconds

They do so, as always, under the watchful ear of Nicholas Parsons.

Subjects include 'The Metaphysical Poets', 'A Benign Dictatorship' and the less erudite 'Bingo Wings

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Classic comedy panel game with Paul Merton, Rebecca Front, Alun Cochrane and Russell Kane.

They do so, as always, under the chairmanship of Nicholas Parsons.

Subjects include 'A Shotgun Wedding' and 'Personal Hygiene in the Tenth Century

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Classic comedy panel game with Miles Jupp, Paul Merton, Graham Norton and Holly Walsh.

This series, the guests include Jenny Eclair, Stephen Fry, Sheila Hancock, Robin Ince Paul Merton, Graham Norton, and trying his hand at the game for the first time, the tenth doctor, David Tennant.

Recorded at the BBC's Radio Theatre and Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, this long running and popular series enters its 47th year with the same wonderful host, Nicholas Parsons.

Kicking off this first episode in the series are Julian Clary, Stephen Fry, Paul Merton and David Tennant who makes his first impressive appearance on the show. Subjects include Exit, Pursued by a Bear, which is Shakespeare's most famous stage direction.

Stephen Fry, David Tennant, Julian Clary and Paul Merton take the Just a Minute challenge.

This is the second in series 71 of Radio 4's classic panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak on a given subject for a minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

This series, the guests include Jenny Eclair, Stephen Fry, Sheila Hancock, Robin Ince Paul Merton, Graham Norton, and trying his hand at the game for the first time, the tenth doctor, David Tennant.

Recorded at the BBC's Radio Theatre and Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, this long running and popular series enters its 47th year with the same wonderful host, Nicholas Parsons.

With Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence and Alun Cochrane. Nicholas Parsons hosts.

This is this third episode in series 71 of Radio 4's classic panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak on a given subject for a minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

This series, the guests include Jenny Eclair, Stephen Fry, Sheila Hancock, Robin Ince Paul Merton, Graham Norton, and trying his hand at the game for the first time, the tenth doctor, David Tennant.

Recorded at the BBC's Radio Theatre and Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, this long running and popular series enters its 47th year with the same wonderful host, Nicholas Parsons.

With panellists Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke, Jenny Eclair and Shappi Khorsandi.

Sheila Hancock, Graham Norton, Paul Merton and The Infinite Monkey Cage's Robin Ince are trying their hand at the game under the watchful eye of Nicholas Parsons. Although none of them seem to know very much about Marco Polo...

With Sheila Hancock, Graham Norton, Paul Merton and Robin Ince. Nicholas Parsons hosts.

This is series 71 of Radio 4's classic panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak on a given subject for a minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

This series, the guests include Jenny Eclair, Stephen Fry, Sheila Hancock, Robin Ince Paul Merton, Graham Norton, and trying his hand at the game for the first time, the tenth doctor, David Tennant.

Recorded at the BBC's Radio Theatre and Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, this long running and popular series enters its 47th year with the same wonderful host, Nicholas Parsons.

With Alun Cochrane, Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton. Nicholas Parsons hosts.

But will he manage to speak for an entire minute this time..? Subjects include 'To Be or Not to Be' and 'My Dog's Got No Nose'.

Nicholas Parsons rules over BBC Radio 4's classic panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak on a given subject for a minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

Stephen Fry and David Tennant join regulars on this long-running comedy panel game.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Comedy Production.

Panellists Paul Merton, Tim Rice, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton join Nicholas Parsons.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

A BBC Comedy Production.

Paul Merton, Alun Cochrane, Susan Calman and Gyles Brandreth join host Nicholas Parsons.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

A BBC Comedy Production.

Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Beaumont and Marcus Brigstocke join Nicholas Parsons.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

A BBC Comedy Production.

Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Beaumont and Marcus Brigstocke join Nicholas Parsons.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley and Joe Lycett play at the Edinburgh Festival.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Andy Hamilton, Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks and Gyles Brandreth join host Nicholas Parsons.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

25th October 2015 is the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. Nicholas remembers it well, of course.

Josh Widdicombe, Jenny Eclair, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join host Nicholas Parsons.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Julian Clary, Susan Calman, Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton try to beat the clock.

Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks and Gyles Brandreth are joined by newcomer to the game Andy Hamilton, who has a few problems with the rules.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Andy Hamilton join host Nicholas Parsons.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Josh Widdicombe's new sitcom Josh premiers on BBC3 this week.

Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Jenny Eclair play the classic panel game.

Topics tackled this week include Optimism, Humble Pie and The Isle of Man.

~Just A Minute is the world's longest running panel show, still hosted after 49 years by the inimitable Nicholas Parsons. Appearing in this run of 6 episodes are regulars Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Graham Norton, Pam Ayres, Josie Lawrence, Jenni Eclair, Gyles Brandreth and Tim Rice; while Rufus Hound, Esther Rantzen and Nish Kumar make their first appearances.

Rufus Hound is an actor and comedian, best known for his comic performances in One Man Two Guvnors and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

Esther Rantzen is of course well known to audiences as the host of long running magazine programme That's Life, as well as the founder of the charities ChildLine and The Silver Line.

Nish Kumar is a stand up and the host of NewsJack on Radio 4 extra.

Panellists Paul Merton, Rufus Hound, Graham Norton and Pam Ayres join Nicholas Parsons.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair, Josie Lawrence and Nish Kumar join host Nicholas Parsons.

This week's topics include: Bubble & Squeak, A Leap Year and A Mission to Mars.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Gyles Brandreth, Esther Rantzen, Paul Merton and Tim Rice join Nicholas Parsons.

Topics on the cards this week include Homer, Russian Dolls, and My First Love.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Nicholas Parsons hosts, with Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair and Nish Kumar.

Paul Merton, now the second most prolific player of the game after Kenneth Williams, will be joined by guests including series regulars Josie Lawrence, Sheila Hancock, Marcus Brigstocke and Gyles Brandreth. Comedian Alexei Sayle, and Broadcaster of the Year John Finnemore make their first appearances.

Episode one features Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock talking about such diverse topics as Halley's Comet, Carbon Dating and Answering the Telephone.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock.

Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Alexei Sayle and Graham Norton join host Nicholas Parsons and the topics on the cards include Clock-watching, Cardigan Bay, and A Hot Potato.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Alexei Sayle and Graham Norton join Nicholas Parsons.

Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock join host Nicholas Parsons, and the topics on the cards include Kew Gardens, Thomas Hardy and Wasabi Peas.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

In this episode Paul Merton, Josh Widdicombe, Holly Walsh and Marcus Brigstocke join Nicholas Parsons as they try to shine discussing such diverse topics as The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Bard, and A Nice Cup of Tea.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Paul Merton, Josh Widdicombe, Holly Walsh and Marcus Brigstocke join host Nicholas Parsons

Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Alexei Sayle and Graham Norton join Nicholas Parsons, and try to avoid hesitation, deviation or repetition as they talk about diverse subjects like Virginia Wade, Beef Wellington, and Physics for Beginners.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Alexei Sayle and Graham Norton join host Nicholas Parsons.

On the cards this week: The Garden of England, and Sellotape.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Victoria Lloyd.

Josh Widdicombe, Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh and Paul Merton join host Nicholas Parsons

Episode one features Paul Merton, Katherine Ryan, Gyles Brandreth and Josie Lawrence.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Matt Stronge.

It was a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 76th series of the iconic panel show.

Paul Merton, now the second most prolific player of the game after Kenneth Williams, is joined by Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons and will be tackling topics such as 'Let them eat cake', 'A Brief Encounter', but get sidetracked by a debate on chips.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Matt Stronge.

It was a BBC Studios Production.

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons.

This is a very special episode coming from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and features the following guests: Paul Merton, Janey Godley, Nish Kumar and Marcus Brigstocke.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Matt Stronge.

It is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons hosts a special edition from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

This is a very special episode coming from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and features the following guests: Paul Merton, Fred MacAulay, Pippa Evans and Marcus Brigstocke.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Matt Stronge.

It is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons hosts an Edinburgh Festival Fringe special.

Nicholas is joined by Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Shelia Hancock and Will Self.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Matt Stronge.

A BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game.

This week Nicholas is joined by Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons and the team tackle topics such as Brighton Rock, Enid Blyton and Julian tells us about The French Connection.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Matt Stronge.

It was a BBC Studios production.

Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons join host Nicholas Parsons.

Paul Merton, now the second most prolific player of the game after Kenneth Williams, will be joined by guests including series regulars Josie Lawrence, Sheila Hancock, Marcus Brigstocke and Gyles Brandreth.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Matt Stronge.

Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game.

Nicholas is joined by Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Josie Lawrence and Katherine Ryan.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Produced by Matt Stronge.

It was a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Josie Lawrence and Katherine Ryan.

The panel have to talk on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. How much does Zoe know about Anne Boleyn? Has Graham ever used the phrase 'Don't you know who I am?'? What can Josie tell us about dust sheets, and what does Paul consider the 8th Wonder of the World? Plus - spoiler alert - someone speaks for a full minute without interruption - but who?? Tune in to find out!

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 77th series of the iconic panel show.

Who is Sheila Hancock's flavour of the month? What has Tom Allen got to say about the venerable telephone box? What was Paul Merton's new year resolution and listen as Gyles sails very close to the wind...

Beverly Tagg blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Shelia Hancock, Tom Allen and Gyles Brandreth.

What has Jenny got to say about flying saucers? What is Marcus's hidden talent? Does Paul ever play second fiddle? And we find out what Al's ideal pub consists of.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Al Murray.

What can Graham Norton tell us about Marie Tussaud? How long can Josie Lawrence talk about Sherwood Forest? Paul Merton begs his pardon and does Zoe plough her own furrow?

Warning! This episode contains not one but TWO uninterrupted minutes! But who scores them and on what subject? Tune in to find out!

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Zoe Lyons and Graham Norton.

Find out what Paul Merton's best chat up line is! How much does Sheila Hancock know about Queen Victoria? What isn't Gyles Brandreth's cup of tea and can Tom Allen get his first full minute?

Beverly Tagg blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Shelia Hancock, Tom Allen and Gyles Brandreth.

What does Jenny think about a dog's dinner? Can Marcus talk about the tube for a full minute? Paul gives it to us straight and Al tells us his views on spam.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Al Murray.

The panel have to talk on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. Graham tells us how he lets off steam, Paul informs us about Charles Darwin, Josie tells us what she thinks of low hanging fruit, and Stephen gets stuck into selfie sticks.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 78th series of the iconic panel show.

The panel have to talk on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. How much does Pam know about New York City? Julian gives us everything he's go on Julius Caesar, Zoe talks about her love of pick 'n' mix, and Paul tells us about his strong point.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 78th series of the iconic panel show.

The panel have to talk on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. Can Paul tell us much about sardines? What is Fern's ideal bike ride? How much does Gyles know about Marie Antoinette and how does Ross feel being a fly on the wall?

PLUS one of our panellists talks for a full minute - which one? You'll have to tune in to find out...

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 78th series of the iconic panel show.

The panel have to talk on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. How much does Paul know about the Norfolk Broads? What happens when Josie's gloves come off? If Graham could change a law, which one would it be and we hear about Stephen's favourite dance.

PLUS one of our panellists talks for a full minute - which one? You'll have to tune in to find out...

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 78th series of the iconic panel show.

The panel have to talk on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. Paul takes us out to the Sahara Desert, Julian talks us through his fitness regime, Zoe tells us what she knows about fly fishing, and Pam thinks outside the box.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 78th series of the iconic panel show.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Victoria Lloyd.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Andy Hamilton and Sue Perkins.

Nicholas Parsons challenges his four well-known panellists to speak on random topics for 60 seconds without deviation, hesitation or repetition.

With:

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Producer: Victoria Lloyd

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2017.

Nicholas Parsons with more 60 second challenges for Sue Perkins, Gyles Brandreth, Andy Hamilton and Paul Merton. From 2017.

The panel have to talk on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. Why does Paul think there are too many cooks? What does Shelia have to say about the quiet carriage, does Graham like jam, has Fern swam the English Channel, and did Nicholas really admit to wearing fishnet stockings?

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 81st series of the iconic panel show.

As ever, the panel are tasked with talking on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. This week, a subject that Gyles somewhat tenuously manages to link to this weekend's royal wedding, Rebecca talks sharks and there's a minor contretemps between Marcus and Paul about travelling to the moon.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and the producer is Richard Morris.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition and deviation?

The panel have to talk on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. What car did Fern drive during the 70s? How does Graham like to break the ice? Why does Paul think Jesus had a brother called Kevin and what does Sheila really know about the Tower of London? All of this is revealed and more!

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 81st series of the iconic panel show.

The panel have to talk on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. What does Paul daydream about? Can Josie tell us much about the Wild West? How much does Sara know about the Theory of Evolution and does Tony really enjoy bungee jumping? All this will be revealed and more!

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?

The panel have to talk on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. Has Tony ever said 'I do'? Does Sara often travel first class? How often does Josie tend her garden and was can Paul tell us about the Isle of Wight? Find out all this and more!

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Matt Stronge.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?

As ever, the panel are tasked with talking on a given subject for sixty seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation. This week Paul bravely wrestles with a wheelbarrow while Rebecca searches for Romeo and everyone else has a go at talking absolute Cobblers.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and the producer is Richard Morris.

~Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.

Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?

What exactly took Gyles to Corsica and why is everyone so wound up about George V?

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production.

Nicholas Parsons chairs, with Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons.

This week's game features intel on our panellists' favourite breakfast eateries and a small contretemps about canals.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production.

How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?

Bad apples and pasta are on the menu this week.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production.

How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?

What exactly constitutes a hard hat is one of the many subjects up for fierce debate.

Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production.

How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Paul Merton hosts the return of Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Nish Kumar hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Jenny Eclair hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Gyles Brandreth hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Lucy Porter hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Stephen Fry hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Julian Clary hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Tom Allen hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios Production

Jo Brand hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.

Devised by Ian Messiter

Whistle blown by Caroline Barlow

Produced by Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Devised by Ian Messiter

Produced by Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Devised by Ian Messiter

Whistle blown by Caroline Barlow

Produced by Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Devised by Ian Messiter

Whistle blown by Caroline Barlow

Produced by Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Devised by Ian Messiter

Whistle blown by Caroline Barlow

Produced by Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Devised by Ian Messiter

Whistle blown by Caroline Barlow

Produced by Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

The long running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from sausages to submarines.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins presents a new series of the Radio 4 favourite

The long running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Stephen Sondheim to My Favourite Kardashian.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins presents a new series of the Radio 4's longest running panel show.

This week's panellists prove that it can be much more difficult than you would think to talk about brushing your teeth.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins chairs another episode of the famous parlour game

The long running national treasure of a parlour game is back, with subjects this week ranging from Fear of Flying to Victoria Wood.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins presents a new series of the Radio 4's longest running panel show.

The long-running national treasure of a parlour game is back, with subjects this week ranging from She Sells Sea Shells to My Irish Roots.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long running national treasure of a parlour game is back, with subjects this week ranging from My Drag Name to Bringing a Plus One.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Nosey Neighbours to Charlie Chaplin.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Bingo to The Pawn Shop.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from The Art of Drag to My Fashion Essentials.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Gert Lush to British Tapas.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Hayley Sterling

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Finding Your Feet to A Bed of Roses.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Sarah Sharpe

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Doris Day to Under the Floorboards.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Kendal Mint Cake to the Sydney Opera House.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Banned Books to The Art of Seduction.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Sarah Sharpe

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Snakes and Ladders to Turkey Sandwiches.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Alan Shearer to Westminster Abbey.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from French New Wave to Bicycle Stabilisers.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Whitney Houston to Duck Duck Goose.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns with subjects ranging from Swing Dancing to Wordle.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production.

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns this week with subjects ranging from Tectonic Plates to Jane MacDonald.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns this week with subjects ranging from The Perfect Mullet to Deep Sea Diving.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns this week with subjects ranging from Rap Battles to Prawn Cocktail.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Quicksand to Why I Could Win ‘The Traitors'.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Quicksand to Why I Could Win ‘The Traitors'.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Tutankhamun to Canadian Cuisine.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Harry Houdini to Snake Charming.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Whodunnit? to Revolving Restaurants.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Humble Pie to Dry Shampoo.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Columbo to Vertigo.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from The Letter Q to Chaise Longue.

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from The Great Barrier Reef to Static Electricity.

Production coordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

A BBC Studios Production

Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Daliso Chaponda, Kerry Godliman, and Zoe Lyons to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from How To Impress At Wine Tasting To Commemorative Plates.

Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls

Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

An EcoAudio certified production.

A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

Paul Merton and Kerry Godliman join Sue Perkins for a new series of Just a Minute.

Sue Perkins challenges guests Paul Merton, Kerry Godliman, Zoe Lyons and Daliso Chaponda to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects including Skimming Stones, The Great Fire of London, and Why I Didn't Make It As A Professional Sprinter.

Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls

Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

An EcoAudio certified production.

A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

Paul Merton and Eshaan Akbar join Sue Perkins for Just a Minute.

Sue Perkins challenges guests Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Angela Barnes and Eshaan Akbar to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Apostrophes and Catastrophes, to Hermits.

Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls

Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

An EcoAudio certified production.

A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

Tony Hawks and Paul Merton join Sue Perkins for Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Living Theatrically, to The Tattoo I Narrowly Avoided.

Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls

Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

An EcoAudio certified production.

A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

Daliso Chaponda and Zoe Lyons join Sue Perkins for Just a Minute.

Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls

The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Witches to Paisley.

Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls

Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

An EcoAudio certified production.

A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

Eshaan Akbar and Angela Barnes join Sue Perkins for Just a Minute.

The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Graverobbing to Making Friends On The Internet.

Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls

Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

Producer: Rajiv Karia

An EcoAudio certified production.

A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

Eleanor Tiernan and Tony Hawks join Sue Perkins for Just a Minute.