In December 2002 Â鶹Éç2's Arena celebrated 35 years of Just a Minute.
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Radio 4's most devious panel game, director Mary Dickinson and the Arena cameras follow quizmaster Nicholas Parsons and his four unruly panellists on their journeys to a recording in Canterbury.
Clement Freud indulges in a little light gambling before setting off, Linda Smith lets the train take the strain, biker Ross Noble opens the throttle down the A2, while Paul Merton drives to the place of pilgrimage.
Each share their thoughts on the competition ahead and answers the crucial question: Just how long is a minute really?
Watch the Panelists
The Straight Man's Tale
Nicholas Parsons explains how he keeps the programme 'taut and up there' and why he doesn't mind being the butt of comedians' jokes.Ìý
The Winner's Tale
Clement Freud discusses tactics. Is it really all down to luck, or have the listeners seen through him?
The Minute Man's Tale
How Colonel Saunders and Ozzie Osbourne helped Ross Noble keep going for the full 60 seconds.
The Naughty Child's Tale
Anarchy on Just A Minute? Linda Smith applauds the chairman's talent for controlling the comedians.
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