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Nicholas Parsons presents the 78th series of the iconic panel show. His guests in this first episode are Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Andy Hamilton and Sue Perkins.
Just A Minute is 50 years old this year! Nicholas Parsons has been hosting since day one, and kicks off the first episode of the new series with a cracking line-up: Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Andy Hamilton and Sue Perkins.
Hayley Sterling blows the whistle and it was produced by Victoria Lloyd.
Just A Minute is a BBC Studios production.
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Tue 15 Aug 201705:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nicholas Parsons |
| Panellist | Paul Merton |
| Panellist | Gyles Brandreth |
| Panellist | Andy Hamilton |
| Panellist | Sue Perkins |
| Producer | Victoria Lloyd |
Broadcasts
- Mon 7 Aug 201718:30BBC Radio 4
- Sun 13 Aug 201712:04BBC Radio 4
- Mon 14 Aug 201707:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 14 Aug 201717:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 14 Aug 201722:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 15 Aug 201705:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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