Just a Minute

6. The time I spent New Year's Eve with Sue Perkins

9 mar 2026, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>We're back in Bradford for the final episode of the series. Zoe tells us why she's not as cool as a cucumber, Chris explains who Bradford Jesus is and Lucy offers her thoughts on Taylor Swift.</p><p>Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons, Chris Cantrill, Lucy Porter Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko</p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

5. That's a real headscratcher

2 mar 2026, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>Gyles attempts to sing his own version of a Benjamin Britten opera, Emma explains why she can't remember the plot of The Great Gatsby and one of the players finally gets their first minute. </p><p>Host: Sue Perkins Players: Gyles Brandreth, Emma Sidi, Desiree Burch and Josie Lawrence Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko</p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

4. Do you remember the programme Changing Rooms?

23 feb 2026, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>Rachel and Cariad reveal their worst ever birthday presents and hope their families aren't listening. Paterson gets competitive in the Shakespeare round and Sue asks the all important question - what's in your bumbag?</p><p>Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Paterson Joseph, Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko</p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

3. Do I need to repeat myself?

16 feb 2026, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>Players take on subjects including: the last time I received a compliment, if I were on Dragons' Den and Anne Boleyn. Finally a member of the royal family that Gyles doesn't know personally. Plus Josie starts a sing song with the audience. </p><p>Host: Sue Perkins Players: Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth, Emma Sidi, Desiree Burch Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko</p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

2. I’ve never seen anything like it!

9 feb 2026, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>Subjects this week include if I were invisible for one hour, double denim and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Now which of these might include everyone speaking French?</p><p>Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Cariad Lloyd, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko</p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

1. The best curry in Bradford

2 feb 2026, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>This week Just A Minute returns to the glorious city of Bradford, 24 years after we last recorded there way back in 2002. Comedian Chris Cantrill was born and bred in Bradford and is making his debut on the show. How will he get on when he plays with regulars Paul Merton, Lucy Porter and Zoe Lyons on subjects like singing in the shower, heartbreak hotel and Alan Bennett?</p><p>Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons, Chris Cantrill Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko</p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

6. Do you believe in soul mates?

20 oct 2025, 18:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Julian Clary, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include my Spanish exchange, Paddington Bear and shoulder pads. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney </p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

5. Whoopsie-daisy

13 oct 2025, 18:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons and Stephen Mangan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include give it 110%, Oasis tickets and I wish I didn’t know that about you.</p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney </p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

4. What's that wonderful smell?

6 oct 2025, 18:00 · 29 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Emma Sidi and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Dame Maggie Smith, my favourite pizza topping and Wimbledon.</p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney </p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

3. It's what Emily Brontë would have wanted

29 sept 2025, 18:00 · 29 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Paterson Joseph and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include my perfect first date, when I was staying at The White Lotus and I'm in a WhatsApp group with Sue Perkins.</p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney </p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

2. Where's the live, laugh, love?

22 sept 2025, 18:00 · 29 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Tony Hawks, Desiree Burch, Gyles Brandreth and Emma Sidi to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include the perfect pair of pyjamas, checking one’s moles and getting the ‘ick’. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney </p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

1. The time I went to Sue Perkins’ birthday party

15 sept 2025, 18:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons and Stephen Mangan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include sharing is caring, Mr. Darcy and the worst piece of advice I've ever been given.</p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney </p><p>An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

6. Limoncello and Portobello

24 mar 2025, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Josie Lawrence, Ivo Graham, Sara Pascoe and Daliso Chaponda to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Dollywood, When The Dust Has Settled, and My Get Pumped Playlist. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.</p>

5. Does a Strawberry Have Dreams?

17 mar 2025, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Laura Smyth, Julian Clary and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include London To Brighton, Hand-me-downs, and The Life of a Strawberry. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.</p>

4. Does the second turning of the tide amount to repetition?

10 mar 2025, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Tony Hawks, Ian Smith, Zoe Lyons and Charlotte Ritchie to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Preferred Socks, Hayfever, and Getting It Started On The Dancefloor.</p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4</p>

3. Hesitation, Repetition, Deviation or Enunciation

3 mar 2025, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Josie Lawrence, Ivo Graham, Sara Pascoe and Daliso Chaponda to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Glastonbury Festival, Negotiating with A Toddler, and Those Listening At Home. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.</p>

2. Where they make cheese and milk out of butterflies

24 feb 2025, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Tony Hawks, Ian Smith, Zoe Lyons and Charlotte Ritchie to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Getting Butterflies, Bottling it, and a Desire for Revenge. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.</p>

1. A red phone called Kevin

17 feb 2025, 19:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Laura Smyth, Julian Clary and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include shopping centres, snake oil, and a slip of the tongue. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.</p>

6. Doubling down at the duvet factory

18 nov 2024, 19:01 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth, Desiree Burch and Glenn Moore to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include The Streisand Effect, Ladders and Waving the White Flag.</p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

5. Cheek by jowl with some stubbly nosed man

11 nov 2024, 19:01 · 28 min

<p>Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Jenny Eclair, Josie Lawrence and Julian Clary join host Sue Perkins for the long-running, quick-thinking Radio 4 panel game. Each player tries to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation on subjects including Letting The Cat Out Of The Bag, Styling It Out, and Retiring To The Seaside. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

4. Trying Times - the national newspaper for judges

4 nov 2024, 19:01 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks, Katherine Parkinson and Stephen Fry to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Small Town Secrets, Mark Antony, and the Subject of Ridicule. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

3. Rhymes with Touché and Suché and John Belushé

28 oct 2024, 19:01 · 28 min

<p>Julian Clary, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Josie Lawrence join host Sue Perkins for the long-running quick-thinking panel game, aiming to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include John O'Groats, The Perfect Outfit, and Adding Insult To Injury. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Manager: Jerry Peal Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

2. A Punk Band Called The Sticky Carpets

21 oct 2024, 18:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth, Desiree Burch and Glenn Moore to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include doomsday bunkers, coriander, and polite conversation between enemies. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

1. I’ve written down ‘Fleshy’, ‘England’ and ‘Chin’.

14 oct 2024, 17:59 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Katherine Parkinson to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include the invention of radio, doppelgängers and a bad-hair day. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Manager: Jerry Peal Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

6. A Cat Called Hell

12 sept 2024, 4:55 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges guests Tony Hawks, Eleanor Tiernan, Heidi Regan and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Graverobbing to Making Friends On The Internet. </p><p>Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

5. Angela Barnes never scrimps on colonics

12 sept 2024, 4:50 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Eshaan Akbar, Lucy Porter and Angela Barnes to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from witches to paisley. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

4. Kerry Godliman was an Olympic diver

12 sept 2024, 4:45 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges guests Paul Merton, Kerry Godliman, Zoe Lyons and Daliso Chaponda to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Living Theatrically, to The Tattoo I Narrowly Avoided.</p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

3. Ned Kelly is Australian, right?

12 sept 2024, 4:40 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges guests Paul Merton, Eleanor Tiernan, Heidi Regan and Tony Hawks to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Apostrophes and Catastrophes to Hermits. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

2. A Hundred Boy Scouts from Liechtenstein

12 sept 2024, 4:35 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Angela Barnes and Eshaan Akbar to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects including Skimming Stones, The Great Fire of London, and Why I Didn't Make It As A Professional Sprinter. </p><p>Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

1. A Double Date with Prince Rainier, Hilda Ogden and Sophia Loren

12 sept 2024, 4:30 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Daliso Chaponda, Kerry Godliman, and Zoe Lyons to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from How To Impress At Wine Tasting To Commemorative Plates. </p><p>Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.</p>

Edinburgh Festival - MacAulay, Brandreth, Parris and McCabe

12 sept 2024, 4:25 · 28 min

<p>In this the second of two specials recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sue Perkins challenges guests including Gyles Brandreth, Susie McCabe, Fred MacAulay and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Rajiv Karia</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4</p>

Edinburgh Festival - Brandreth, Godley, Smith and Ashfaq

12 sept 2024, 4:20 · 28 min

<p>In this the first of two specials recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sue Perkins challenges guests including Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley, Ian Smith and Urooj Ashfaq to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Rajiv Karia</p><p>A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4</p>

8. The Great Barrier Reef, Static Electricity and Pride and Prejudice

12 sept 2024, 4:15 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from The Great Barrier Reef to Static Electricity.</p><p>Production coordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia</p><p>A BBC Studios Production</p>

7. The Letter Q, Chaise Longue and Hazard of the Job

12 sept 2024, 4:10 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Felicity Ward, Ivo Graham and Josie Lawrence to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from The Letter Q to Chaise Longue.</p><p>Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia</p><p>A BBC Studios Production</p>

6. Columbo, Keanu Reeves and Vertigo

12 sept 2024, 4:05 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Shaparak Khorsandi, Daliso Chaponda and Heidi Regan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Columbo to Vertigo.</p><p>Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia</p><p>A BBC Studios Production</p>

5. Humble Pie, Nuns and Dry Shampoo

12 sept 2024, 4:00 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Humble Pie to Dry Shampoo.</p><p>Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia</p><p>A BBC Studios Production</p>

4. Whodunnit?, Revolving Restaurants and Tog Ratings

12 sept 2024, 3:55 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Felicity Ward, Ivo Graham and Josie Lawrence to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Whodunnit? to Revolving Restaurants.</p><p>Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia</p><p>A BBC Studios Production</p>

3. King Kong, Harry Houdini and Snake Charming

12 sept 2024, 3:50 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Lucy Porter to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Harry Houdini to Snake Charming.</p><p>Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia</p><p>A BBC Studios Production</p>

2. Tutankhamun, Haggling, and Canadian Cuisine

12 sept 2024, 3:45 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Shaparak Khorsandi, Daliso Chaponda and Heidi Regan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Tutankhamun to Canadian Cuisine.</p><p>Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia</p><p>A BBC Studios Production</p>

1. Quicksand, A Damp Squib, and Why I Could Win ‘The Traitors’

12 sept 2024, 3:40 · 28 min

<p>Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Lucy Porter to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.</p><p>The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Quicksand to Why I Could Win ‘The Traitors’.</p><p>Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia</p><p>A BBC Studios Production</p>