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Episode 5

Episode 5 of 6

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Josie Lawrence and Jenny Éclair. From 2011.

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

With:

Paul Merton
Graham Norton
Josie Lawrence
Jenny Éclair

Subjects include: How To Make Small Talk At Parties, Smoothies, Internet Dating, Plankton, Creepy Houses, Leaving on a High, My Favourite Shoes, Dog Lovers, The Pharaohs, Crackers and A Back Rub

Created by Ian Messiter.

Producer: Claire Jones

First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in June 2011.

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30 minutes

Last on

Tue 31 Mar 2026 04:00

Broadcasts

  • Mon 13 Jun 2011 18:30
  • Sun 19 Jun 2011 12:00
  • Mon 20 Jun 2011 12:30
  • Mon 20 Jun 2011 22:00
  • Mon 5 Nov 2018 09:00
  • Mon 5 Nov 2018 16:00
  • Tue 6 Nov 2018 04:00
  • Mon 30 Mar 2026 14:00
  • Mon 30 Mar 2026 20:00
  • Tue 31 Mar 2026 04:00

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