Nicholas Parsons
presents four more specially-selected archive episodes of the ever-popular comedy panel game from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s
21 October 1968 3 November 1976
28 August 1982 17 March 1990
Just as uproariously funny - and terrifically popular - today as when it first began on BBC Radio 4 in 1968.
Just a Minute
challenges contestants to speak for one minute on a given subject without repetition, hesitation or deviation.
Its mix of irreverent fun and ferocious competition has always attracted stellar names from the world of comedy and theatre, all of whom pit their wits - and their wit - against regular players including
Kenneth Williams, Paul Merton, Derek Nimmo, Clement Freud
and
Peter Jones
. Among the guests in these four archive programmes are
Maureen Lipman, Geraldine Jones, Sheila Hancock, Alfred Marks, John Junkin
and
Tim Rice
.
Nicholas Parsons,
who has been at the helm of the series since it began, as chairman and occasionally as player, introduces this sparkling quartet of editions and provides fascinating background information on the game, as well as memories of its players and its devisor,
Ian Messiter
.
Author : Various
Narrator : Various
Publisher : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 1 hour 50 minutes
Categories : Humor Radio Shows
Our Price : $13.49
A second collection of inspired ad-libbing from the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series. More info...
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Author : Ian Messiter
Narrator : Various
Publisher : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 1 hour 50 minutes
Categories : Humor Radio Shows British
Our Price : $18.49
This selection of four more editions of Just a Minute includes the Sony award-winning programme from 2002, plus three from the first series of 2003. More info...
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Author : Various
Narrator : Various
Publisher : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 2 hours
Categories : Modern Classics Radio Shows Audio Theater British
Our Price : $18.49
The historic reunion of radio's greatest comedy team to celebrate 50 years of the BBC was their farewell performance and proved so momentous it was broadcast complete with the pre-show warm-up. More info...
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Author : Galton and Simpson
Narrator : Various
Publisher : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 2 hours
Categories : Modern Classics Radio Shows Humor British
Our Price : $18.49
Four classic BBC Radio episodes from the comic genius of Tony Hancock. The Diary/The Old School Reunion/Hancock in the Police/The East Cheam Drama Festival... More info...
Written By : Pete McCarthy
Narrated By : Pete McCarthy
Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Length : 2 hours
Type : Autobiography Biographical Travel
Price : $16.75
The audio of the million-selling book - Pete McCarthy's hilarious journey in search of his Irish roots.
McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world.
Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways.
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