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Just a Minute

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Rating
★★★★★
4.9
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45 reviews
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United States
This podcast has
55 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
BBC Radio 4
Explicit
No
Date created
2024/09/11
Latest episode
2026/09/21
Average duration
29 min.
Release period
25 days

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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

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6. Has Paul joined TikTok?
2026/09/21
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.
5. How to win at rock, paper, scissors
2026/09/14
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.
4. "The left-hand area"
2026/09/07
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.
3. The fourth rule of Just a Minute
2026/08/31
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.
2. "Well she had me fooled"
2026/08/24
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.
1. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?
2026/08/17
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.
6. The time I spent New Year's Eve with Sue Perkins
2026/03/09
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.
5. That's a real headscratcher
2026/03/02
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.
4. Do you remember the programme Changing Rooms?
2026/02/23
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.
3. Do I need to repeat myself?
2026/02/16
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.
2. I’ve never seen anything like it!
2026/02/09
Subjects this week include if I were invisible for one hour, double denim and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Now which of these might include everyone speaking French? Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Cariad Lloyd, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph 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.
1. The best curry in Bradford
2026/02/02
This week Just A Minute returns to the glorious city of Bradford, 24 years after we last recorded there way back in 2002. Comedian Chris Cantrill was born and bred in Bradford and is making his debut on the show. How will he get on when he plays with regulars Paul Merton, Lucy Porter and Zoe Lyons on subjects like singing in the shower, heartbreak hotel and Alan Bennett? Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons, Chris Cantrill 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.
6. Do you believe in soul mates?
2025/10/20
Sue Perkins challenges Julian Clary, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include my Spanish exchange, Paddington Bear and shoulder pads. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
5. Whoopsie-daisy
2025/10/13
Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons and Stephen Mangan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include give it 110%, Oasis tickets and I wish I didn’t know that about you. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
4. What's that wonderful smell?
2025/10/06
Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Emma Sidi and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Dame Maggie Smith, my favourite pizza topping and Wimbledon. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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4.9 out of 5
45 reviews
★★★★★
Medlib26 2026/08/31
Just fun
I’m an American who’s been listening since the days of Nicholas Parsons, RIP (on BBC Sounds, RIP—I miss a lot of the other BBC radio shows I used to l...
★★★★★
Paramadness00 2026/05/12
Love!!❤️
This is a perfect blend of hysterical and game show. The host is perfect and the panelists are always so funny! Would recommend to everyone!!
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