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Comedy
BBC Radio 4
Panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition on any subject that comes up on the cards
Total 24 episodes
1
Boxing Day Sales, Snakes and Ladders, and Turkey Sandwiches

Boxing Day Sales, Snakes and Ladders, and Turkey Sandwiches

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Anna Maxwell Martin to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.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 KariaA BBC Studios Production
28:3325/11/2024
6. Doubling down at the duvet factory

6. Doubling down at the duvet factory

Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth, Desiree Burch and Glenn Moore to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include The Streisand Effect, Ladders and Waving the White Flag.Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
28:3418/11/2024
5. Cheek by jowl with some stubbly nosed man

5. Cheek by jowl with some stubbly nosed man

Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Jenny Eclair, Josie Lawrence and Julian Clary join host Sue Perkins for the long-running, quick-thinking Radio 4 panel game. Each player tries to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation on subjects including Letting The Cat Out Of The Bag, Styling It Out, and Retiring To The Seaside. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
28:3311/11/2024
4. Trying Times - the national newspaper for judges

4. Trying Times - the national newspaper for judges

Sue Perkins challenges Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks, Katherine Parkinson and Stephen Fry to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Small Town Secrets, Mark Antony, and the Subject of Ridicule. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
28:4004/11/2024
3. Rhymes with Touché and Suché and John Belushé

3. Rhymes with Touché and Suché and John Belushé

Julian Clary, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Josie Lawrence join host Sue Perkins for the long-running quick-thinking panel game, aiming to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include John O'Groats, The Perfect Outfit, and Adding Insult To Injury. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Manager: Jerry Peal Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
28:2328/10/2024
2. A Punk Band Called The Sticky Carpets

2. A Punk Band Called The Sticky Carpets

Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth, Desiree Burch and Glenn Moore to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include doomsday bunkers, coriander, and polite conversation between enemies. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
28:3721/10/2024
1. I’ve written down ‘Fleshy’, ‘England’ and ‘Chin’.

1. I’ve written down ‘Fleshy’, ‘England’ and ‘Chin’.

Sue Perkins challenges Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Katherine Parkinson to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include the invention of radio, doppelgängers and a bad-hair day. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Manager: Jerry Peal Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
28:3414/10/2024
6. A Cat Called Hell

6. A Cat Called Hell

Sue Perkins challenges guests Tony Hawks, Eleanor Tiernan, Heidi Regan and Paul Merton 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 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.
28:3712/09/2024
5. Angela Barnes never scrimps on colonics

5. Angela Barnes never scrimps on colonics

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Eshaan Akbar, Lucy Porter and Angela Barnes 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 witches to paisley. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
28:2512/09/2024
4. Kerry Godliman was an Olympic diver

4. Kerry Godliman was an Olympic diver

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 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.
28:3312/09/2024
3. Ned Kelly is Australian, right?

3. Ned Kelly is Australian, right?

Sue Perkins challenges guests Paul Merton, Eleanor Tiernan, Heidi Regan and Tony Hawks 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 Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
28:4012/09/2024
2. A Hundred Boy Scouts from Liechtenstein

2. A Hundred Boy Scouts from Liechtenstein

Sue Perkins challenges 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 including Skimming Stones, The Great Fire of London, and Why I Didn't Make It As A Professional Sprinter. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
28:3712/09/2024
1. A Double Date with Prince Rainier, Hilda Ogden and Sophia Loren

1. A Double Date with Prince Rainier, Hilda Ogden and Sophia Loren

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.
28:2412/09/2024
Edinburgh Festival - MacAulay, Brandreth, Parris and McCabe

Edinburgh Festival - MacAulay, Brandreth, Parris and McCabe

In this the second of two specials recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sue Perkins challenges guests including Gyles Brandreth, Susie McCabe, Fred MacAulay and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
28:1012/09/2024
Edinburgh Festival - Brandreth, Godley, Smith and Ashfaq

Edinburgh Festival - Brandreth, Godley, Smith and Ashfaq

In this the first of two specials recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sue Perkins challenges guests including Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley, Ian Smith and Urooj Ashfaq to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
28:2512/09/2024
8. The Great Barrier Reef, Static Electricity and Pride and Prejudice

8. The Great Barrier Reef, Static Electricity and Pride and Prejudice

Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.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 KariaA BBC Studios Production
28:3712/09/2024
7. The Letter Q, Chaise Longue and Hazard of the Job

7. The Letter Q, Chaise Longue and Hazard of the Job

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Felicity Ward, Ivo Graham and Josie Lawrence to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.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 KariaA BBC Studios Production
28:2412/09/2024
6. Columbo, Keanu Reeves and Vertigo

6. Columbo, Keanu Reeves and Vertigo

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Shaparak Khorsandi, Daliso Chaponda and Heidi Regan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.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 KariaA BBC Studios Production
28:3412/09/2024
5. Humble Pie, Nuns and Dry Shampoo

5. Humble Pie, Nuns and Dry Shampoo

Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.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 KariaA BBC Studios Production
28:4112/09/2024
4. Whodunnit?, Revolving Restaurants and Tog Ratings

4. Whodunnit?, Revolving Restaurants and Tog Ratings

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Felicity Ward, Ivo Graham and Josie Lawrence to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.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 KariaA BBC Studios Production
28:3812/09/2024
3. King Kong, Harry Houdini and Snake Charming

3. King Kong, Harry Houdini and Snake Charming

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Lucy Porter to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.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 KariaA BBC Studios Production
28:2412/09/2024
2. Tutankhamun, Haggling, and Canadian Cuisine

2. Tutankhamun, Haggling, and Canadian Cuisine

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Shaparak Khorsandi, Daliso Chaponda and Heidi Regan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.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 KariaA BBC Studios Production
28:3412/09/2024
1. Quicksand, A Damp Squib, and Why I Could Win ‘The Traitors’

1. Quicksand, A Damp Squib, and Why I Could Win ‘The Traitors’

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Lucy Porter to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.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 KariaA BBC Studios Production
28:4112/09/2024
Welcome to Just a Minute

Welcome to Just a Minute

Panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition on any subject that comes up on the cards
00:3911/09/2024