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Episode 5

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Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan and Gyles Brandreth. From 2010.

Nicholas Parsons presides over the devious game where panellists are challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition.

With:

Paul Merton
Sheila Hancock
Ian MacMillan
Gyles Brandreth

From the British Library, London as part of its Evolving English Exhibition.

Created by Ian Messiter.

Producer: Claire Jones

First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in November 2010.

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30 minutes

Last on

Tue 28 Oct 2025 04:00

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  • Mon 29 Nov 2010 18:30
  • Sun 5 Dec 2010 12:00
  • Sun 5 Dec 2010 12:04
  • Mon 30 Apr 2018 09:00
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  • Mon 27 Oct 2025 14:00
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