Just a Minute

By BBC Radio 4Comedy Improv

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Just a Minute episodes

September 21 6. Has Paul joined TikTok?
For the final episode of the series Gyles takes on main character energy, Rachel explains why she can't start her day without a full English breakfast, Lucy warns us about the curse and we find out if Paul has finally joined TikTok. Also, in a rare turn of events, the audience manage to get on the scoreboard.
Host: Sue Perkins
Players: Paul Merton, Rachel Parris, Gyles Brandreth and Lucy Porter
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Manager: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Additional material by Angela Channell
An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
29 min
September 14 5. How to win at rock, paper, scissors
We're keeping Paul on his toes with the subject Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers. Catherine explains why learning board game rules aren't for her, plus Paterson and Zoe take on subjects like the ghost that's haunting my house and my autobiography title.
Host: Sue Perkins
Players: Paul Merton, Catherine Bohart, Paterson Joseph and Zoe Lyons
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Additional material by Angela Channell
An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
29 min
September 07 4. "The left-hand area"
Our players have to tackle subjects like 'I'd make a terrible Traitor', 'currying favour' and 'I can't go back to Buckingham Palace'. And, for a treat, we get to hear Julian's pitch to be the next James Bond.
Host: Sue Perkins
Players: Julian Clary, Desiree Burch, Tony Hawks and Cariad Lloyd
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Additional material by Angela Channell
An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
29 min
August 31 3. The fourth rule of Just a Minute
The subjects this week include: my most useless superpower, the art of napping and if I were Harry Styles for a day. Plus, Zoe gives her best shot at what it's like to be in an Agatha Christie.
Host: Sue Perkins
Players: Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons, Catherine Bohart and Paterson Joseph
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Additional material by Angela Channell
An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
29 min
August 24 2. "Well she had me fooled"
Players take on subjects including: No worries if not!, I got off scot free and what's the big deal about Toy Story? Plus we get a taste of Julian's best Claire Sweeney impression.
Host: Sue Perkins
Players: Tony Hawks, Desiree Burch, Cariad Lloyd, Julian Clary
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Additional material by Angela Channell
An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
29 min
August 17 1. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?
We're back with a bang this week with some of our toughest subjects to date. They include my advice for a blind date, I refuse to go back to..., and the last time I made a citizen's arrest. Plus who makes the classic repetition mistake of saying BBC?
Host: Sue Perkins
Players: Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Rachel Parris, Gyles Brandreth
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman
Production Manager: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Additional material by Angela Channell
An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
29 min
March 09 6. The time I spent New Year's Eve with Sue Perkins
We're back in Bradford for the final episode of the series. Zoe tells us why she's not as cool as a cucumber, Chris explains who Bradford Jesus is and Lucy offers her thoughts on Taylor Swift.
Host: Sue Perkins
Players: Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons, Chris Cantrill, Lucy Porter
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Additional material by Ruth Husko
An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
29 min
March 02 5. That's a real headscratcher
Gyles attempts to sing his own version of a Benjamin Britten opera, Emma explains why she can't remember the plot of The Great Gatsby and one of the players finally gets their first minute.
Host: Sue Perkins
Players: Gyles Brandreth, Emma Sidi, Desiree Burch and Josie Lawrence
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Additional material by Ruth Husko
An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
29 min
February 23 4. Do you remember the programme Changing Rooms?
Rachel and Cariad reveal their worst ever birthday presents and hope their families aren't listening. Paterson gets competitive in the Shakespeare round and Sue asks the all important question - what's in your bumbag?
Host: Sue Perkins
Players: Paul Merton, Paterson Joseph, Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Additional material by Ruth Husko
An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
29 min
February 16 3. Do I need to repeat myself?
Players take on subjects including: the last time I received a compliment, if I were on Dragons' Den and Anne Boleyn. Finally a member of the royal family that Gyles doesn't know personally. Plus Josie starts a sing song with the audience.
Host: Sue Perkins
Players: Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth, Emma Sidi, Desiree Burch
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Additional material by Ruth Husko
An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
29 min

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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