
Episode 1
Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock, who try to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, deviation or repetition.
Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 75th series of the panel show where participants must try to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, deviation or repetition. No repetition? That's no small order after nearly 50 years.
Paul Merton, now the second most prolific player of the game after Kenneth Williams, will be joined by guests including series regulars Josie Lawrence, Sheila Hancock, Marcus Brigstocke and Gyles Brandreth. Comedian Alexei Sayle, and Broadcaster of the Year John Finnemore make their first appearances.
Episode one features Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock talking about such diverse topics as Halley's Comet, Carbon Dating and Answering the Telephone.
Hayley Sterling blows the whistle.
Produced by Victoria Lloyd.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Nicholas Parsons |
Panellist | Paul Merton |
Panellist | John Finnemore |
Panellist | Gyles Brandreth |
Panellist | Sheila Hancock |
Producer | Victoria Lloyd |
Broadcasts
- Mon 16 May 2016 18:30BBC Radio 4
- Sun 22 May 2016 12:04BBC Radio 4
- Mon 23 May 2016 07:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 23 May 2016 17:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 23 May 2016 22:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 24 May 2016 05:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 10 May 2020 20:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 15 May 2020 07:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 15 May 2020 17:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 15 May 2020 22:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 16 May 2020 05:30BBC Radio 4 Extra