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Just a Classic Minute: A Timeless Anthology

"24 more archive editions of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons As if to prove the point that good humour never dates, this collection of archive Just a Minute includes episodes broadcast across four decades, from 1973 to 2009. As usual, players must attempt to speak for one minute on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation and while at the mercy of both the stopwatch and their fellow contestants’ buzzers. Mirth, merriment and silliness are bound to follow, in a fashion that has made ‘JAM’ a beloved institution not only in this country but also around the world. Nicholas Parsons welcomes listeners to each episode and gives his firm but fair adjudication to the many tricky challenges that ensue. Regular players Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo and Paul Merton pit their wits against each other and guests Sheila Hancock, Jean Marsh, Magnus Pyke, Joan Bakewell, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Took, Jan Ravens, Brian Johnston, Gyles Brandreth, Martin Jarvis, Simon Bates, Craig Ferguson, Stephen Fry, Pete McCarthy, Steve Frost, Jenny Eclair, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Maria McErlane, Julian Clary, Linda Smith, Tony Hawks, Graham Norton, Tim Rice, Sue Perkins, Wendy Richard, Bill Bailey, Chris Neill, Charles Collingwood, Janey Godley, Shappi Khorsandi and Liza Tarbuck. Please note: Contains mild innuendo. The humour in these programmes sometimes reflects the era in which they were first broadcast. Due to the archive nature of some of the episodes, the sound quality may vary. Cast and credits Devised by Ian Messiter Chaired by Nicholas Parsons Episode selection by Michael Stevens Music: The Minute Waltz (Waltz in D Flat Major, Op. 64) by Chopin With thanks to Keith Wickham and the Radio Circle for archive assistance. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: Episode Guide 1 01 October 1973 Featuring Sheila Hancock, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams 2 26 November 1973 Featuring Peter Jones, Jean Marsh, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams 3 19 January 1977 Featuring Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Magnus Pyke, Kenneth Williams 4 27 March 1979 Featuring Joan Bakewell, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams 5 9 May 1981 Featuring Tim Brooke-Taylor, Peter Jones, Barry Took, Kenneth Williams 6 25 April 1983 Featuring Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Jan Ravens, Kenneth Williams 7 16 May 1983 Featuring Brian Johnston, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams 8 30 June 1984 Featuring Gyles Brandreth, Martin Jarvis, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams 9 1 February 1986 Featuring Simon Bates, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams 10 8 March 1993 Featuring Craig Ferguson, Peter Jones, Paul Merton, Derek Nimmo 11 8 January 1994 Featuring Stephen Fry, Peter Jones, Pete McCarthy, Paul Merton 12 4 February 1995 Featuring Steve Frost, Peter Jones, Paul Merton, Derek Nimmo 13 25 February 1995 Featuring Jenny Eclair, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Peter Jones, Paul Merton 14 22 June 1998 Featuring Steve Frost, Peter Jones, Maria McErlane, Paul Merton 15 15 January 2001 Featuring Julian Clary, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Paul Merton, Linda Smith 16 4 February 2002 Featuring Jenny Eclair, Tony Hawks, Graham Norton, Tim Rice 17 29 July 2002 Featuring Tony Hawks, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Sue Perkins, Wendy Richard 18 17 February 2003 Featuring Bill Bailey, Tony Hawks, Chris Neill, Linda Smith 19 21 March 2005 Featuring Tony Hawks, Chris Neill, Tim Rice, Linda Smith 20 24 July 2006 Featuring Charles Collingwood, Tony Hawks, Paul Merton, Sue Perkins 21 3 March 2008 Featuring Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley, Tony Hawks, Kit Hesketh-Harvey 22 12 January 2009 Featuring Charles Collingwood, Shappi Khorsandi, Paul Merton, Graham Norton 23 9 February 2009 Featuring Gyles Brandreth, Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck 24 10 August 2009 Featuring Charles Collingwood, Jenny Eclair, Stephen Fry, Paul Merton © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

BBC Radio Comedy (Author), Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams, Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Peter Jones, Various (Narrator)

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Just a Minute: The Complete BBC TV Collection: Every Soundtrack Episode from the Hit BBC Comedy Show

"All 30 soundtrack episodes of the BBC TV version of Just a Minute Just a Minute is a radio perennial. Loved by listeners for almost 60 years, it’s the BBC’s longest-running and most popular panel game, having clocked up over 1000 episodes on Radio 4. And now, you can enjoy 30 more, with these sparkling soundtrack episodes from the BBC TV run of the show. First broadcast on BBC One in 1999 and BBC Two in 2012, they are chaired by the one and only Nicholas Parsons, who presides over a host of celebrity wordsmiths including Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Clare Balding, Jo Brand, Gyles Brandreth, Barry Cryer, John Sergeant, Brian Sewell, Hugh Bonneville, Marcus Brigstocke, Julian Clary, Stephen Fry, Phill Jupitus, Miles Jupp, Shappi Khorsandi, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck. Though the format may be different, the aim of the game is still the same: to speak on a given theme for 60 seconds, without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Among the topics testing the panellists’ verbal dexterity are Ever Decreasing Circles, Mumbo Jumbo, Garden Gnomes, Yorkshire Pudding, Charlie Chaplin, A New Rule for Just a Minute, My 45th Birthday and Writer’s Block. So ready your ears for a feast of comic improvisations, magical monologues, cheeky challenges and outrageous one-upmanship, as the panellists set their sights on that rarest of beasts: a perfect, uninterrupted minute... NB: Contains mild innuendo. The humour in these programmes sometimes reflects the era in which they were first broadcast. Cast and credits Devised by Ian Messiter Chaired by Nicholas Parsons BBC One series produced and directed by Helena Taylor BBC Two series produced by Andy Brereton and Jamie Ormerod and directed by Richard van't Riet Episode list: BBC One 19 Apr 1999: Barry Cryer, Su Pollard, John Sergeant and Brian Sewell 20 Apr 1999: Tony Hawks, Wendy Richard, Steve Frost and Clare Baldin 21 Apr 1999: Isla Blair, Gyles Brandreth, Linda Smith and Gary Wilmot 22 Apr 1999: Pam Ayres, Peter Jones, Wendy Richard and Linda Smith 23 Apr 1999: Jo Brand, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Peter Jones 26 Apr 1999: Barry Cryer, Stephen Frost, Tony Hawks and Wendy Richard 27 Apr 1999: Michael Cashman, Peter Jones, Maria McErlane and Linda Smith 28 Apr 1999: Liza Goddard, Richard Morton, Tom O’Connor and Richard Vranch 29 Apr 1999: Clare Balding, Stephen Frost, Tony Hawks and Wendy Richard 30 Apr 1999: Barry Cryer, Su Pollard, John Sergeant and Brian Sewell 3 May 1999: Isla Blair, Gyles Brandreth, Linda Smith and Gary Wilmot 4 May 1999: Maria McErlane, Steve Punt, Wendy Richard and Linda Smith 5 May 1999: Gyles Brandreth, Ken Bruce, Liza Goddard and Richard Morton 6 May 1999: Pam Ayres, Peter Jones, Wendy Richard and Linda Smith 10 May 1999: Tony Hawks, Wendy Richard, Barry Cryer and Stephen Frost 11 May 1999: Michael Cashman, Peter Jones, Maria McErlane and Linda Smith 12 May 1999: Jo Brand, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Peter Jones 13 May 1999: Maria McErlane, Steve Punt, Wendy Richard and Linda Smith 14 May 1999: Gyles Brandreth, Ken Bruce, Liza Goddard and Richard Morton 26 May 1999: Liza Goddard, Richard Vranch, Richard Morton and Tom O'Connor BBC Two 26 Mar 2012: Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins and Phill Jupitus 27 Mar 2012: Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Stephen Fry and Russell Tovey 28 Mar 2012: Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Marcus Brigstocke and Ruth Jones 29 Mar 2012: Paul Merton, Liza Tarbuck, Gyles Brandreth and Miles Jupp 30 Mar 2012: Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, John Sergeant and Jason Manford 2 Apr 2012: Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins and Tony Hawks 3 Apr 2012: Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Hugh Bonneville and Jason Manford 4 Apr 2012: Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Marcus Brigstocke and Stephen Mangan 5 Apr 2012: Paul Merton, Liza Tarbuck, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks 6 Apr 2012: Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Stephen Fry and Shappi Khorsandi © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

BBC Comedy (Author), Barry Cryer, Graham Norton, Hugh Bonneville, Josie Lawrence, Marcus Brigstocke, Miles Jupp, Nicholas Parsons, Pam Ayres, Paul Merton, Ruth Jones, Stephen Fry, Steve Punt, Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks, Various (Narrator)

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Just a Classic Minute: A Heritage Collection

"24 more archive editions of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons This new collection of previously unpublished editions, first broadcast between 1979 and 2009, comes brimming with Just a Minute’s unique blend of wit, wordplay and one-upmanship beloved by listeners all around the world. Hilarity is guaranteed whenever the intrepid players attempt to speak without hesitation, repetition or deviation from the given subject, all whilst under the scrutiny of their fellow players and the stopwatch. Nicholas Parsons is once more in the chair to introduce proceedings and adjudicate on challenges. Long-time players Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo and Paul Merton compete alongside guests including Joan Bakewell, Wendy Richard, Richard Stilgoe, Tim Rice, Tony Hawks, Graham Norton, Neil Mullarkey, Greg Proops, Blythe Duff, Maria McErlane, Stephen Frost, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair, Sue Perkins, Ross Noble, Fred MacAulay, Nick Revell, Gyles Brandreth, Charles Collingwood, Liza Tarbuck, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Chris Neill, Alun Cochrane, Chris Addison, Julian Clary, Ian McMillan, Shappi Khorsandi, the sadly missed Janey Godley and Richard Herring. Please note: Contains mild innuendo. The humour in these programmes sometimes reflects the era in which they were first broadcast. Due to the archive nature of some of the episodes, sound quality may vary. Cast and credits Devised by Ian Messiter Chaired by Nicholas Parsons Episode selection by Michael Stevens Music: The Minute Waltz (Waltz in D Flat Major, Op. 64) by Chopin All episodes first broadcast on BBC Radio 4: Episode Guide 1 6 February 1979 Feat. Joan Bakewell, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams 2 12 January 1991 Feat. Peter Jones, Tim Rice, Wendy Richard, Richard Stilgoe 3 2 March 1996 Feat. Tony Hawks, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Graham Norton 4 15 February 1997 Feat. Peter Jones, Paul Merton, Neil Mullarkey, Derek Nimmo 5 31 January 1998 Feat. Paul Merton, Derek Nimmo, Graham Norton, Greg Proops 6 6 July 1998 Feat. Blythe Duff, Tony Hawks, Paul Merton, Derek Nimmo 7 13 July 1998 Feat. Stephen Frost,Peter Jones, Maria McErlane, Paul Merton 8 17 January 2000 Feat. Peter Jones, Stephen Fry, Maria McErlane, Paul Merton 9 26 February 2001 Feat. Jenny Eclair, Tony Hawks, Graham Norton, Tim Rice 10 16 July 2001 Feat. Tony Hawks, Ross Noble, Sue Perkins, Tim Rice 11 2 February 2004 Feat. Gyles Brandreth, Fred MacAulay, Maria McErlane, Nick Revell 12 9 February 2004 Feat. Charles Collingwood, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Paul Merton, Liza Tarbuck 13 2 January 2006 Feat. Gyles Brandreth, Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins 14 6 February 2006 Feat. Gyles Brandreth, Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins 15 6 March 2006 Feat. Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Paul Merton, Chris Neill, Liza Tarbuck 16 22 January 2007 Feat. Alun Cochrane, Paul Merton, Chris Neill, Tim Rice 17 29 January 2007 Feat. Tony Hawks, Paul Merton, Neil Mullarkey, Sue Perkins 18 5 March 2007 Feat. Tony Hawks, Paul Merton, Neil Mullarkey, Sue Perkins 19 13 August 2007 Feat. Alun Cochrane, Paul Merton, Chris Neill, Tim Rice 20 1 September 2008 Feat. Chris Addison, Julian Clary, Paul Merton, Sue Perkins 21 22 September 2008 Feat. Tony Hawks, Shappi Khorsandi, Ian McMillan, Paul Merton 22 17 August 2009 Feat. Gyles Brandreth, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Shappi Khorsandi, Paul Merton 23 31 August 2009 Feat. Janey Godley, Richard Herring, Paul Merton, Sue Perkins 24 7 September 2009 Feat. Charles Collingwood, Jenny Eclair, Stephen Fry, Paul Merton ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

TBD (Author), Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams, Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Peter Jones, Various (Narrator)

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Just a Classic Minute: Gems from the Archive

"24 archive editions of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons Like a treasured piece of furniture, Just a Minute has graced the living rooms and kitchens of radio listeners for more than 50 years. Comfortable, relaxing and easy to sink into, it has long been the seat of sparkling comedy, infectious laughter and intelligent humour. We invite you once again to enjoy the fine patina of another top-drawer collection of classic episodes. In these 24 previously unpublished editions, first broadcast between 1978 and 2009, the redoubtable players attempt to speak without hesitation, repetition or deviation from the given subject. Nicholas Parsons is in the chair, to introduce proceedings and adjudicate on challenges. Seasoned players Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo and Paul Merton compete alongside guests including Bernard Cribbins, Sheila Hancock, Barry Cryer, Alfred Marks, Stanley Unwin, Richard Murdoch, Wendy Richard, Richard Morton, Tony Hawks, Graham Norton, Fred MacAulay, Greg Proops, Blythe Duff, Tim Rice, Jenny Eclair, Julian Clary, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Linda Smith, Sue Perkins, Ross Noble, Charles Collingwood, Maureen Lipman, Pam Ayres, Dara O’Briain, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi and Ian McMillan. NB: Contains mild innuendo. The humour in these programmes sometimes reflects the era in which they were first broadcast. Due to the archive nature of some of the episodes, the sound quality may vary. Cast and credits Devised by Ian Messiter Chaired by Nicholas Parsons Episode selection by Michael Stevens Music: The Minute Waltz (Waltz in D Flat Major, Op. 64) by Chopin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: Episode Guide 1 21 February 1978 Featuring Bernard Cribbins, Sheila Hancock, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams 2 25 December 1979 Featuring Peter Jones, Lance Percival, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams 3 11 August 1984 Featuring Barry Cryer, Peter Jones, Tim Rice, Kenneth Williams 4 16 May 1987 Featuring Peter Jones, Derek NImmo, Tim Rice, Kenneth Williams 5 30 May 1987 Featuring Peter Jones, Alfred Marks, Tim Rice, Kenneth Williams 6 2 May 1989 Featuring Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Tim Rice, Stanley Unwin 7 30 May 1989 Featuring Peter Jones, Paul Merton, Richard Murdoch, Derek Nimmo 8 24 March 1990 Featuring Peter Jones, Paul Merton, Richard Murdoch, Wendy Richard 9 30 January 1993 Featuring Peter Jones, Paul Merton, Richard Morton, Derek Nimmo 10 3 February 1996 Featuring Tony Hawks, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Graham Norton 11 17 February 1996 Featuring Tony Hawks, Peter Jones, Fred MacAulay, Derek Nimmo 12 11 January 1997 Featuring Peter Jones, Paul Merton, Neil Mullarkey, Derek Nimmo 13 3 January 1998 Featuring Paul Merton, Derek Nimmo, Graham Norton, Greg Proops 14 10 August 1998 Featuring Blythe Duff, Tony Hawks, Paul Merton, Derek Nimmo 15 1 February 1999 Featuring Jenny Eclair, Steve Frost, Peter Jones, Tim Rice 16 5 February 2001 Featuring Julian Clary, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Paul Merton, Linda Smith 17 6 August 2001 Featuring Tony Hawks, Ross Noble, Sue Perkins, Tim Rice 18 14 August 2006 Featuring Charles Collingwood, Tony Hawks, Paul Merton, Sue Perkins 19 16 July 2007 Featuring Pam Ayres, Maureen Lipman, Paul Merton, Dara O’Briain 20 17 September 2007 Featuring Gyles Brandreth, Julian Clary, Jenny Eclair, Paul Merton 21 14 January 2008 Featuring Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley, Tony Hawks, Kit Hesketh-Harvey 22 11 August 2008 Featuring Tony Hawks, Shappi Khorsandi, Ian McMillan, Paul Merton 23 29 December 2008 Featuring Charles Collingwood, Shappi Khorsandi, Paul Merton, Graham Norton 24 21 September 2009 Featuring Pam Ayres, Tony Hawks, Sue Perkins, Tim Rice"

Tbd (Author), Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams, Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Peter Jones, Various (Narrator)

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The Arthur Haynes Show: Selected Episodes from the BBC Radio Vintage Comedy

"The legendary comedian stars in his wickedly funny sketch show, written by Johnny Speight Arthur Haynes was the most popular comedian in Britain from the late 1950s. His hit TV sketch show ran for 15 series, winning him the Variety Club Award as ITV Personality of 1961, and the following year it was adapted for BBC Radio. Included here are a collection of the best surviving radio episodes, featuring the classic comic battles between Haynes and his long-suffering straight man, Nicholas Parsons. In these fun-filled sketches, lead-swinging Arthur bothers his GP, a dodgy decorator torments a house-proud customer, a dubious visitor takes advantage of Vicar Parsons’ charity, and more... There are also frequent appearances from Arthur’s most famous and best-loved character, truculent tramp Hobo Haynes, who delights in recalling how he spent the war ‘up to me neck in muck and bullets’. Written by Johnny Speight, who went on to create Alf Garnett in BBC TV’s sitcom Till Death Us Do Part, this hilarious show boasts a stellar supporting cast, including Patricia Hayes, Norma Ronald, Barney Gilbraith, Dorothy Dampier, Leslie Noyes and Dermot Kelly. Musical interludes are performed by The Temperance Seven with vocalist 'Whispering' Paul McDowell, Joe Brown & The Bruvvers, The Peter Crawford Trio, and The Hedley Ward Trio. Please note: The humour in this programme reflects the era in which it was broadcast and may not reflect current attitudes. Due to the age and off-air nature of the recordings, the sound quality may vary. Cast and credits Written by Johnny Speight Produced by Richard Dingley Starring Arthur Haynes With Nicholas Parsons, Patricia Hayes, Lesley Noyes, Dorothy Dampier, Barney Gilbraith, Norma Ronald, Gary Watson, Joyce Stewart, Graham Stark, Dermot Kelly Songs by Janie Marden, Craig Douglas, Sheila Buxton, Dickie Valentine, Susan Maughan, Gerry Grant, and Danny Williams Music by The Temperance Seven, 'Whispering' Paul McDowell, Joe Brown and The Bruvvers, The Peter Crawford Trio, The Hedley Ward Trio Featuring the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Malcolm Lockyer and the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 22 Oct 1962-18 Aug 1963 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Johnny Speight (Author), Arthur Haynes, Full Cast, Gary Watson, Nicholas Parsons, Norma Ronald, Patricia Hayes (Narrator)

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Jenny and Julie’s BBC Radio Dramas: On Baby Street, TwilightBaby.com and more

"A collection of comedies and dramas about modern women’s lives and loves, starring Jenny Eclair Jenny Eclair is one of Britain’s most-loved stand-up comedians, and the first woman to win the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Fringe. She has written several acclaimed books, including the Sunday Times bestseller Older and Wider: A Survivor's Guide to the Menopause, and appeared on numerous TV and radio shows including Grumpy Old Women and Just a Minute. Collected here are some of her finest radio comedies and dramas, centred around women who are at a turning point in their lives. On Baby Street introduces us to three neighbours discovering the delights of parenthood. Series 1 sees them preparing for their new arrivals; in Series 2, the babies are born and the fun begins; and in Series 3, the children are toddlers, and their parents’ lives are changing. TwilightBaby.com takes a similar comic look at motherhood, as Cass, a 46-year-old with grown-up kids, finds to her shock that she is pregnant again. Over two series, we follow her as she blogs about being an ‘older’ mum, whilst endeavouring to keep the rest of her family in work and out of trouble. Just Juliette sees talk show host Juliette Johnson trying to balance marriage, motherhood and the media. As the two series unfold, she is on the verge of losing her job, her husband and her mind… And in the four-part comedy Dear Jenny, Dear Julie, two long-time pen pals – a Blackpudlian and an Australian – meet for the first time in London, and paint the town red. The pitfalls of fame are explored in two standalone dramas: Jason’s Mum, about a single mother with a chart-topping son, and The Andy Warhol Syndrome, in which housewife Carol becomes a reality TV celebrity, but has to deal with the aftermath when the cameras stop rolling. And in two dramatic monologues, In Convenience and He’s Leaving His Wife, Jenny Eclair takes us into the worlds of an unhappy wife preparing to host a dinner party on the worst of all possible days, and a mistress waiting on tenterhooks for her lover to tell his wife that their marriage is over. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo, these witty, intimate comedy dramas boast stellar casts, including All Murray, Frances Barber, Kathy Burke, Kevin Eldon, Claire Skinner, Linda Robson, Emerald O’Hanrahan, Peter Sallis, Helen Lederer, Paul Merton, Nicholas Parsons and Ronni Ancona. Cast and credits Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo On Baby Street With Jenny Eclair, Tilly Vosburgh, Keith Allen,Lee Cornes, Caroline Hook, Claire Skinner, Matilda Ziegler, Graham Fellows, Hugh Ross, Frances Barber, Kathy Burke/Linda Robson, Kevin Eldon, Sue Elliot-Nicholls, Eva Stuart, James Sutton, Julie Balloo, Ronni Ancona and Al Murray Produced by Jane Berthoud and Helen Williams TwilightBaby.com With Jenny Eclair, Kevin Eldon, Joseph Cohen-Cole, Emerald O'Hanrahan, Felicity Montagu, Philip Fox, Stephen Hogan, Kate Layden, Sean Baker, Christine Kavanagh, Sally Orrock Directed by Sally Avens Just Juliette With Jenny Eclair, Jeff Rawle, James Fleet, Annabel Giles, Jan Goodman, Peter Sallis, Sylvia Syms, Robert Duncan, Jane Whittenshaw, Simon Upson, Jon Culshaw, Julie Balloo, Anthony Best, Martin Hyder and Deborah Stevenson Produced by Helen Williams and Claire Jones Dear Jenny, Dear Julie With Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo, Helen Lederer, Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton Produced by Sioned Wiliam Jason’s Mum Starring Linda Robson and Jenny Eclair Produced by Jane Berthoud In Convenience Performed by Jenny Eclair Directed by Sally Avens The Andy Warhol Syndrome With Jenny Eclair, Ewan Bailey, Jan Goodman, Gerard McDermott, Harry Myers and Ronni Ancona Produced by Liz Webb He’s Leaving His Wife Performed by Jenny Eclair Directed by Mary Peate © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo (Author), Al Murray, Claire Skinner, Frances Barber, Full Cast, Graham Fellows, Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo, Kathy Burke, Kevin Eldon, Linda Robson, Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Ronni Ancona (Narrator)

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Intrigue and Satire: Later Restoration Comedies: 11 BBC Radio Full Cast Productions including The Recruiting Officer and The Way of the World and more

"A dazzling collection of comedies from the later Restoration period England's 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 and the reign of new monarchs William and Mary signified a turning point for Restoration comedy with laws being passed to restrict playwrights' freedoms. The latter years are marked by a shift towards more moral storylines, mixing humour with social and political issues, alongside the lighthearted 'comedy of manners'. The works in this collection bring together these complementary styles, full of humour while also focusing on hard hitting themes. We open with a 1688 piece by Aphra Behn, England's first professional female writer. Oroonoko is a powerful critique of the slave trade centring around a betrayed African prince. Adapted for BBC Radio, it stars Leo Wringer. A pre-eminent Restoration dramatist, William Congreve was renowned for his witty dialogue and brilliant characterisation, exemplified in the plays The Old Bachelor, The Double-Dealer and Love for Love. As heard on BBC Radio, these sparkling satirical portraits of romance, deception and the battle of the sexes star James Dale, Nicholas Parsons, Michael Spice and Maxine Audley. In her 1696 tragedy The Royal Mischief playwright and pamphleteer Delarivier Manley tackled gender politics rather than party politics. This BBC Radio adaptation stars Sian Thomas as the transgressive princess Homais, whose unrestrained sexual desire represents a threat to both the monarchy and the patriarchy. A loveless marriage is under the spotlight in The Provok'd Wife, John Vanburgh's outspoken 1697 comedy of sex, debauchery and revenge that is Restoration comedy at its finest. Saskia Reeves stars as Lady Brute, with Julian Rhind-Tutt as confirmed bachelor Heartfree. Irish playwright George Farquhar stormed the London stage with his 1699 comedy The Constant Couple, featuring a wealthy heiress seeking revenge, and the three rivals vying for her hand. Its popularity was mainly due to its rakish hero, Sir Harry Wildair, played in this BBC dramatisation by Alec Clunes. It is followed by William Congreve's The Way of the World, a comic masterpiece that exposes the grasping falsity of fashionable London society. Sheila Hancock stars, with Alex Jennings, Robert Glenister, Frances Barber and Indira Varma. Susanna Centilivre's 1705 comedy The Basset Table explores several hot topics of the time: the rise of science, gambling and female education. Featuring two strong, independent heroines determined to dodge unwanted marriages, this delightfully exuberant comedy stars Eleanor Bron and Danielle Allan. Concluding this collection are George Farquhar's two most popular plays. The Recruiting Officer, starring Paul Higgins and Lisa Dillon, is set in Shrewsbury during the War of the Spanish Succession, where wives are recruited while soldiers are wooed. Meanwhile, in The Beaux' Stratagem, starring Simon Treves and Dale Rapley, two rakes arrive in Lichfield from London in search of fortune... Content list Oroonoko First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 24 August 1990 The Old Bachelor First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 3 Jun 1966 The Double-Dealer First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 17 Jan 1969 Love for Love First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 18 Feb 1965 The Royal Mischief First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 28 Oct 1990 The Provok'd Wife First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 12 Dec 2004 The Constant Couple First broadcast BBC Network Three, 9 Jun 1967 The Way of the World First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 27 Apr 2003 The Basset Table First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 10 Aug 1990 The Recruiting Officer First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 18 Dec 2011 The Beaux' Stratagem First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 19 Feb 1990 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Aphra Behn, Delarivier Manley, George Farquhar, John Vanburgh, Susanna Centivre, William Congreve (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Alex Jennings, Celia Imrie, Frances Barber, Full Cast, Hugh Bonneville, Indira Varma, Josie Lawrence, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Kris Marshall, Nicholas Parsons, Peter Eyre, Sheila Hancock, Sian Thomas (Narrator)

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The News Quiz 2012: Series 76, 77 and 78 of the topical BBC Radio 4 comedy panel show

"Sandi Toksvig chairs the satirical radio panel show in this trio of series from 2012 2012 was full of historic milestones - London hosted the Olympics, the Queen celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, and The News Quiz marked its 35th anniversary. Sandi Toksvig is in the chair for these three series, as the team debate these and other top stories of the year. Series 76 spans the 2011 Christmas period, and sees the show getting festive with a seasonal edition and a panto special, Oh No It Isn't... The News Quiz. Co-written by John Finnemore, it features a host of guest stars including Michael Buerk, Barry Cryer, Nicholas Parsons and Kirsty Young. With normal service resumed in the New Year, the panel take on headlines including HS2, Fred Goodwin's shredded reputation, gender equality in the boardroom, the Paralympics, Cameron's cabinet reshuffle, Nick Clegg's tuition fees apology, the Edinburgh Agreement on the Scottish referendum - and Hurricane Sandy. Production credits Chaired by Sandi Toksvig Produced by Victoria Lloyd, Lyndsay Fenner, Sam Bryant and Ben Walker A BBC Studios Production Oh No It Isn't... The News Quiz written by Kevin Baker and John Finnemore Produced by Victoria Lloyd and Lyndsay Fenner Series 76 featuring: Tom Allen, Susan Calman, Roisin Conaty, John Finnemore, Rebecca Front, Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus, Miles Jupp, Fred MacAulay, Bob Mills, Simon Munnery, Sue Perkins, Steve Punt, Hugo Rifkind, Alexei Sayle, Mark Steel, Rick Wakeman Oh No It Isn't... The News Quiz featuring: Adjoa Andoh, Roger Bolton, Michael Buerk, Susan Calman, Barry Cryer, John Finnemore, Peter Gibbs, Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Fred MacAulay, Gerard McDermott, Nicholas Parsons, Libby Purves, Eric Robson, Graham Seed, Tom Sutcliffe, Peter White, Matthew Wilson, Kirsty Young Series 77 featuring: Rory Bremner, Ed Byrne, Susan Calman, Jo Caulfield, Bridget Christie, Roisin Conaty, Matt Forde, Rebecca Front, Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus, Miles Jupp, Shappi Khorsandi, Andy Hamilton, Fred MacAulay, Andrew Maxwell, Bob Mills, Justin Moorhouse, Hugo Rifkind, Mark Steel, Rick Wakeman, Francis Wheen Series 78 featuring: Susan Calman, Roisin Conaty, Kevin Day, Michael Deacon, Nick Doody, Justin Edwards, Rebecca Front, Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Phill Jupitus, Lloyd Langford, Fred MacAulay, Francesca Martinez, Sarah Millican, Bob Mills, Hugo Rifkind, Francis Wheen, Cal Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 23 December 2011-10 February 2012 (Series 76), 6 April-1 June 2012 (Series 77), 7 September-2 November 2012 (Series 78) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Tbd (Author), Barry Cryer, Kirsty Young, Michael Buerk, Nicholas Parsons, Sandi Toksvig (Narrator)

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Just a Minute: The Very Best of Vintage: A Timeless Collection of Classic Episodes

"A bumper collection of vintage episodes of the award-winning panel game Just a Minute is BBC Radio 4's longest-running panel show, and a national treasure. Since 1967, it has welcomed an array of stellar guest players to demonstrate their verbal dexterity, wicked wit and brilliant banter, as they attempt to speak for 60 seconds on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation. This extensive, wide-ranging box set brings together 32 of the finest episodes from the programme's history, including 24 taken from the previously published releases Another Classic Collection; A Further Classic Collection; The Golden Collection; Through the Years and A Vintage Collection; as well as 6 shows from The Classic Collection that have never before been available to download. Spanning over four decades, from 1973 to 2005, they chart the evolution of the nation's best-loved radio comedy, showcasing some of the best and funniest panellists including Sheila Hancock, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Tim Rice, Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Wendy Richard, Jenny Eclair, Graham Norton and Sue Perkins - and, on one notable occasion, Nicholas Parsons. Packed with fast-paced, irreverent fun and ferocious competition, this fabulous collection features more than 14 hours of non-stop laughter, as these talented talkers battle it out in a bid to secure that most elusive of prizes - a perfect, uninterrupted minute. NB: Contains mild innuendo. The humour in these programmes sometimes reflects the era in which they were first broadcast. Due to the archive nature of some of the episodes, the sound quality may vary. Cast and credits Devised by Ian Messiter Produced by Simon Brett, John Lloyd, John Browell, David Hatch, Pete Atkin, Edward Taylor, Anne Jobson, Sarah Smith, Chris Neill and Claire Jones Featuring Sheila Hancock, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Kenneth Williams, William Rushton, Nicholas Parsons, Magnus Pike, Ray Alan, Tim Rice, Brian Johnston, John Junkin, Gyles Brandreth, Martin Jarvis, Barry Cryer, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Richard Murdoch, Wendy Richard, Richard Stilgoe, Tony Hawks, Jeremy Hardy, Jenny Eclair, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Lee Simpson, Graham Norton, Linda Smith, Steve Frost, Stephen Frost, Sue Perkins, Ross Noble, Fred MacAulay, Maria McErlane and Nick Revell Chairman: Nicholas Parsons and (on 12 January 1977) Ian Messiter First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: 6 August 1973, 23 December 1975, 15 December 1976, 12 January 1977, 16 March 1977, 20 April 1977, 20 February 1979, 15 January 1980, 12 February 1980, 20 February 1982, 29 October 1983, 28 July 1984, 3 April 1985, 18 January 1986, 18 April 1987, 4 April 1989, 28 April 1990, 23 February 1991, 7 January 1995, 28 January 1995, 11 February 1995, 18 February 1995, 18 January 1999, 1 February 1999, 19 July 1999, 2 August 1999, 25 February 2002, 4 March 2002, 26 January 2004, 31 January 2005, 21 February 2005 and 7 March 2005. © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Tbd (Author), Barry Cryer, Derek Nimmo, Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Ian Hislop, Ian Messiter, Jenny Eclair, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Sue Perkins, Tim Rice, Tony Hawks (Narrator)

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Just a Minute: Series 56 – 60: The BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game

"Five complete series of the ever-popular panel show, hosted by the late Nicholas Parsons December 2022 marks 55 years of Just a Minute, Radio 4's longest-running and most beloved panel game. To commemorate this milestone, this special collection comprises five classic series of the hit show from 2010 and 2011, featuring a wealth of favourite panellists attempting to prove they have the gift of the gab. Ready to pounce on hesitation, repetition or deviation is chairman Nicholas Parsons, while among the players are longtime regular Paul Merton; current JAM host Sue Perkins and Sheila Hancock (who first appeared in the second ever episode). Making their debuts on the show are celebrities Rick Wakeman, Kevin Eldon, Sir Terry Wogan and Fi Glover. Other famous names showing off their verbal dexterity include Julian Clary (who reveals, among other things, what he thinks of New Year's Eve Parties); John Sergeant (explaining why it takes Two to Tango); Alun Cochrane (riffing on What Makes Me Furious); Stephen Fry (speaking on The Right Way to Greet Someone) and Josie Lawrence (who shares her ability to Leave on a High). Listen as they take these topics, and many more, in their comic stride - can they achieve the coveted goal of speaking for sixty seconds without being challenged? (It sounds like a breeze, but it's harder than you think...) Cast and credits Devised by Ian Messiter Produced by Tilusha Ghelani Chairman: Nicholas Parsons Series 56 featuring: Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell, Gyles Brandreth, Josie Lawrence, Charles Collingwood, Chris Neill, Justin Moorhouse, Tony Hawks, Dave Gorman, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck Series 57 featuring: Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Gyles Brandreth, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck, John Sergeant, Tony Hawks, Ross Noble, Sheila Hancock, Shappi Khorsandi, John Bishop, Fred Macaulay, Stephen K Amos Series 58 featuring: Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Alun Cochrane, Sue Perkins, Kevin Eldon, Julian Clary, Sheila Hancock, Ian McMillan, Gyles Brandreth Series 59 featuring: Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi, Rick Wakeman, Sheila Hancock, Sue Perkins, Marcus Brigstocke, Ross Noble, Tony Hawks, Liza Tarbuck, Sir Terry Wogan, Julian Clary, Graham Norton Series 60 featuring: Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Josie Lawrence, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair, Sue Perkins, Graham Norton, Tony Hawks, Fi Glover First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 4 January-22 March 2010 (Series 56), 2 August-13 September 2010 (Series 57), 8 November-13 December 2010 (Series 58), 7 February-28 March 2011 (Series 59), 16 May-20 June 2011 (Series 60) © BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Nicholas Parsons, Various (Author), Nicholas Parsons (Narrator)

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Just a Minute: Series 61 – 65: The BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game

"Five collected series of the award-winning panel show, hosted by the late Nicholas Parsons Just a Minute is the grandaddy of panel games, entertaining Radio 4 listeners since 1967 with wit, whimsy and wonderful wordplay. To mark the show's 55th anniversary in December 2022, here are five fantastic series from 2011, 2012 and 2013, all chaired by the legendary Nicholas Parsons. Among them is Series 62, which commemorated JAM's 45th birthday with an episode tackling the same subjects given out in the very first series, and featured two special editions from Mumbai. Among the panellists keen to show their mettle are first-timers Russell Kane, Miles Jupp, Hannibal Buress and Tim Vine, relative newcomers Richard Herring, Paul Sinha, Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan, and veterans Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth and Sue Perkins (proving that she's as skilled at playing the game as she is at hosting it). Under the watchful eye of the chairman, they attempt to talk for 60 uninterrupted seconds on topics including My Tartan Underwear, The Search for Intelligent Life, The Importance of Eyebrows, How to Annoy the Audience and My Mate Dan - but can they make it to a minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation? As the Minute Waltz fades away, let the hilarity commence... Cast and credits Devised by Ian Messiter Produced by Tilusha Ghelani and Claire Jones Chairman: Nicholas Parsons Series 61 featuring: Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Shelia Hancock, Graham Norton, Josie Lawrence, Julian Clary, Phill Jupitus, Rick Wakeman, Gyles Brandreth, Jason Byrne, Shappi Khorsandi, Russell Kane, Miles Jupp, Pam Ayres Series 62 featuring: Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Ross Noble, Jenny Eclair, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins, Charles Collingwood, Liza Tarbuck, Josie Lawrence, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Marcus Brigstocke, Anuvab Pal, Cyrus Broacha Series 63 featuring: Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins, Greg Proops, Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Alun Cochrane, Jenny Eclair, Tony Hawks, Richard Herring, Paul Sinha Series 64 featuring: Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck, Graham Norton, Miles Jupp, Pam Ayres, Charles Collingwood, Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley, Hannibal Buress, Tim Vine, Jason Byrne, Jenny Eclair, Tony Hawks, Alun Cochrane, Kevin Eldon Series 65 featuring: Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, Jason Manford, Gyles Brandreth, Alun Cochrane, Stephen Mangan, Julian Clary, Jenny Eclair, Richard Herring First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 8 August-19 September 2011 (Series 61), 6 February-19 March 2012 (Series 62), 14 May-18 June 2012 (Series 63), 6 August-24 September 2012 (Series 64), 11 February-1 April 2013 (Series 65) © BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Nicholas Parsons, Various (Author), Nicholas Parsons (Narrator)

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Just a Minute: Series 66 – 70: The BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game

"Five series of the perennially popular panel show, hosted by the late Nicholas Parsons Loved by Radio 4 listeners since 1967, Just a Minute is the deliciously devious word game that asks players to speak for sixty seconds on any given subject without hesitation, deviation or repetition. Putting them through their linguistic paces - and keeping order over the proceedings - is chairman Nicholas Parsons. Included here are five series from 2013-14, collected together to celebrate the show's 55th birthday and featuring its 900th episode and a Christmas special. The polished performers are a mix of old hands such as Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Sue Perkins, Sheila Hancock and Jenny Eclair, and new kids on the block like Roy Walker, Henry Blofeld, Patrick Kielty, Joe Lycett, Rebecca Front, Holly Walsh, Vanessa Feltz, Kerry Godliman, Jonathan Ross and Frank Skinner. Topics include 'Fur Coat and No Knickers', 'Murder Most Foul', 'Unanswerable Questions', 'Random Acts of Kindness', 'My Five a Day' and 'Books I Shouldn't Have Read': as well as one that will test the contestants' memory as well as their linguistic skills - 'Previously on Just a Minute'... Cast and credits Devised by Ian Messiter Produced by Katie Tyrell, Tilusha Ghelani and Claire Jones Chairman: Nicholas Parsons Series 66 featuring: Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Kevin Eldon, Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Fred MacAulay, Roy Walker, Richard Herring, Russell Kane, Kevin Eldon Series 67 featuring: Tony Hawks, Alun Cochrane, Patrick Kielty, Gyles Brandreth, Paul Merton, Greg Proops, Joe Lycett, Sue Perkins, Russell Kane, Henry Blofeld, Julian Clary, Jenny Eclair, Liza Tarbuck, Stephen Mangan, Pam Ayres Just a Christmas Minute featuring: Pam Ayres, Stephen Mangan, Gyles Brandreth, Paul Merton Series 68 featuring: Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Fi Glover, Paul Merton, Alun Cochrane, Rebecca Front, Russell Kane, Sheila Hancock, Richard Herring, Josie Lawrence, Fi Glover, Miles Jupp, Holly Walsh Series 69 featuring: Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Julian Clary, Vanessa Feltz, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi, Patrick Kielty, Paul Sinha, Kevin Eldon, Joe Lycett, Sheila Hancock Series 70 featuring: Paul Merton, Alun Cochrane, Jonathan Ross, Liza Tarbuck, Gyles Brandreth, Sue Perkins, Frank Skinner, Josie Long, Stephen Mangan, Tony Hawks, Kerry Godliman, Holly Walsh, Russell Kane, Jonathan Ross, Sheila Hancock First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 20 May - 24 June 2013 (Series 66), 12 August - 23 September 2013 (Series 67), 23 December 2013 (Just a Christmas Minute), 10 February - 31 March 2014 (Series 68), 19 May - 23 June 2014 (Series 69), 11 August - 29 September 2014 (Series 70) © BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Nicholas Parsons, Various (Author), Nicholas Parsons (Narrator)

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