Just A Minute BBC2‘s Arena celebrated 35 years of Just A Minute in December 2002

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Radio 4's most devious panel game, director Mary Dickinson and the Arena cameras followed quizmaster Nicholas Parsons and his four unruly panellists on their journeys to a recording in Canterbury.

Each share their thoughts on the competition ahead and answers the crucial question: Just how long is a minute really?

Nicholas Parsons explains how he keeps the programme 'taut and up there' and why he doesn't mind being the butt of comedians' jokes. Watch Nicholas Parsons talk about hosting the show.

Clement Freud discusses tactics. Is it really all down to luck, or have the listeners seen through him? Watch Clement Freud talk about tactics.

How Colonel Saunders and Ozzie Osbourne helped Ross Noble keep going for the full 60 seconds. Watch Ross Noble talk about going all the way.

Anarchy on Just A Minute? The late Linda Smith applauds the chairman's talent for controlling the comedians. Watch Linda Smith talk about appearing on the show.