Episode 6
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
Subjects include: The English Language, The Most Ferocious Animal On Earth, Second Hand Books, Tongue Twisters, The Chairman's Weak Spot, Slang and How I Prepare For Christmas
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 December 2010.
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