
Just a Minute
BBC
Panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition on any subject that comes up on the cards
Episodes
6. Do you believe in soul mates?
10/20/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney
An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:28:27
5. Whoopsie-daisy
10/13/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney
An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:28:23
4. What's that wonderful smell?
10/6/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney
An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:29:01
3. It's what Emily Brontë would have wanted
9/29/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney
An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:29:03
2. Where's the live, laugh, love?
9/22/2025
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’.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney
An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:29:14
1. The time I went to Sue Perkins’ birthday party
9/15/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney
An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:28:50
6. Limoncello and Portobello
3/24/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:28:34
5. Does a Strawberry Have Dreams?
3/17/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:28:35
4. Does the second turning of the tide amount to repetition?
3/10/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4
Duration:00:28:32
3. Hesitation, Repetition, Deviation or Enunciation
3/3/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:28:36
2. Where they make cheese and milk out of butterflies
2/24/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:28:32
1. A red phone called Kevin
2/17/2025
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.
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
Duration:00:28:33
The Day I Cut My Fringe, Rap Battles and Prawn Cocktail
1/13/2025
Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Porter, Ria Lina and Rhys James to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns this week with subjects ranging from Rap Battles to Prawn Cocktail.
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia
A BBC Studios Production
Duration:00:28:33
Mods and Rockers, The Perfect Mullet and Deep Sea Diving
1/6/2025
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns this week with subjects ranging from The Perfect Mullet to Deep Sea Diving.
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia
A BBC Studios Production
Duration:00:28:32
Fool's Gold, Tectonic Plates and Jane MacDonald
12/30/2024
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Holly Walsh, Zoe Lyons and Alan Davies to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns this week with subjects ranging from Tectonic Plates to Jane MacDonald.
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia A BBC Studios Production
Duration:00:28:33
Wordle, Swing Dancing and Broken Resolutions
12/23/2024
Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Porter, Ria Lina and Rhys James to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns with subjects ranging from Swing Dancing to Wordle.
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia A BBC Studios Production.
Duration:00:28:36
Whitney Houston, Foraging for Mushrooms and Duck Duck Goose
12/16/2024
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Anna Maxwell Martin to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Whitney Houston to Duck Duck Goose.
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia
A BBC Studios Production
Duration:00:28:13
Bicycle Stabilisers, French New Wave and The Shining
12/9/2024
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons, Alan Davies and Holly Walsh to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from French New Wave to Bicycle Stabilisers.
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia
A BBC Studios Production
Duration:00:28:33
Peanut Butter, Westminster Abbey and Alan Shearer
12/2/2024
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Desiree Burch, Tony Hawks and Jan Ravens to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Alan Shearer to Westminster Abbey.
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia
A BBC Studios Production
Duration:00:28:31
Boxing Day Sales, Snakes and Ladders, and Turkey Sandwiches
11/25/2024
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Anna Maxwell Martin to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Snakes and Ladders to Turkey Sandwiches.
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia
A BBC Studios Production
Duration:00:28:33