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Radio 4,22 Feb 2021,28 mins

SeriesSeries 86

Episode 1

Just a Minute

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Paul Merton hosts the return of Radio 4’s longest running panel show. In the first episode back since the death of Nicholas Parsons, who hosted for 50 years, Paul challenges guests Sheila Hancock, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Pippa Evans to talk without hesitation, deviation, or repetition. JAM trivia - Sheila Hancock also appeared in the very first episode back in 1967. Caroline Barlow blows the whistle. Devised by Ian Messiter Produced by Victoria Lloyd A BBC Studios Production

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