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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

Podcast · By BBC Radio 4 · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
6
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Sep 21, 2026
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Aug 17, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    6. Has Paul joined TikTok? (opens the original)

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    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 Edit

  2. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    5. How to win at rock, paper, scissors (opens the original)

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    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

  3. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    4. "The left-hand area" (opens the original)

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    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 St

  4. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    3. The fourth rule of Just a Minute (opens the original)

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    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 Produ

  5. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    2. "Well she had me fooled" (opens the original)

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    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.

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