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Just a Minute: A Vintage Collection
- 12 Classic Episodes of the Much-Loved BBC Radio Comedy Game
- Narrated by: Nicholas Parsons
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment & Performing Arts
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Four specially selected episodes of Radio 4’s much-loved panel game, hosted by Nicholas Parsons. "Welcome to Just a Minute! And as the Minute Waltz fades away... Please talk for 60 seconds on a random subject without repetition, hesitation or deviation...." First broadcast in 1968, Just a Minute is one of the longest-running radio comedy shows. A national institution, it is also loved and listened to all around the world. These four episodes find regulars Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Tony Hawks and Julian Clary attempting to talk non-stop for sixty seconds....
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brilliant
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Summary
A further delightful collection of 12 episodes of the ever popular BBC Radio four-panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons.
Loved for the verbal dexterity, wicked wit and competitive edge of its participants, Just a Minute has welcomed scores of guest players to the game since it began in 1967. In this collection the players are at their players at their cleverest and funniest.
With episodes taken from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s this collection is a must-have for old and new fans alike!
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- Andy B
- 02-12-19
fun on the bus
great example of what used to be referred to as light entertainment. Good on the commute.
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- alanjbell
- 18-02-22
excellent entertainment
loved hearing the older episodes , very funny all of them laugh out loud