Podcasts about Nicholas Parsons

Show 849: Back to the Living Room Before It's Too Late Neal “remembers” a twenty minute nuclear catastrophe on Ireland's east coast, compares your cat to an anthropomophic Mars rover, invents the virtual hotel room, probably fails to change your mind about backpacks on trams, recounts his unique challenges as a teenage Queen collector and discusses library sandwich inhalation memories, Owls on Napster, understanding dog whistles. a terrifying bucket, movie “The Walk” (2015), sheet music for whistlers, virtual whistling, earworms in the animal community, how dogs get earworms, life as a non whistler, sheet music for whistlers, skiffle orchestras, briefcase kids, how train windows predict the future, partialy defending earphone non-use, logistics of using Irish government issued iodine tablets, whether Dublin's Anna Livia radio once did a War of the Worlds style nuclear drama, skiffle bands in space, vacuum cleaners in space, Mother Nature's human diamond turducken, a very good reason to get back to the living room, maximising your podcast listening without risking electrocution, a plagiarism prevention safeguard, Nicholas Parsons and more. CONTACT THE 8SHOW: Visit IntoYourHead.ie/Contact. LOW BITRATE EDITION: A new lightweight alt feed of Into Your Head for the bandwidth impaired - See IntoYourHead.ie/Low. INTO YOUR HEAD SHORTS: On YouTube, TikTok, Instagram or on site - Go to IntoYourHead.ie/Shorts. LICENSE: Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 - Attribution: Neal O'Carroll - Far future humans can find hundreds of shows on Archive dot org.

fWotD Episode 2816: Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 19 January 2025 is Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh.Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh was a comedy show broadcast from 1944 to 1950 and 1951 to 1954 by BBC Radio and in 1950–1951 by Radio Luxembourg. It was written by and starred Richard Murdoch and Kenneth Horne as officers in a fictional RAF station coping with red tape and the inconveniences and incongruities of life in the Second World War. After the war the station became a country club and, for its last season, the show became the chronicle of a newspaper, The Weekly Bind.Among the supporting cast were Sam Costa as the officers' batman, Maurice Denham in a multitude of roles, Diana Morrison, Dora Bryan and Nicholas Parsons. Singers in the show's musical interludes included Gwen Catley, Maudie Edwards, Binnie Hale and Doris Hare. Among those appearing as guest stars were Phyllis Calvert, Richard Dimbleby, Glynis Johns, Alan Ladd and Jean Simmons.The show followed It's That Man Again as the most popular British radio comedy and was succeeded by Take It from Here and The Goon Show. After the show ended, its two stars returned to radio in several long-running series.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Sunday, 19 January 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Matthew.

It's one of those episodes where the Randomiser throws up something, well, really random: a little time capsule from Gerry Anderson and Nicholas Parsons called Blue Skies Ahead. Who's seen this one before?Meanwhile there's a little bit of sweetness in the news, Richard continues his interview with the Randomeister himself, Chris Dale, and the podsterons get in touch.00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 00:57 The Gerry Anderson News!05:32 Chris Dale - Part 237:16 The Voice Of The Podsterons42:40 The Randomiser1:07:28 Wrapping things up! Links MentionedGuest LinksNews LinksNever Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekJoin the Anderson Insiders for Extra ContentStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

When A Hard Days Night exploded onto the scene in 1964, its charm and success was simply ripe for some good ol' fashioned bootlegging. What followed was half a decade of wannabe music movies – specifically, movies in which pop bands play themselves while still following a strictly scripted plot. Mainly these were vehicles for British boy bands, but eventually they started to extend over to the Americas – where they warped from wholesome to hippie.In this season finale, Bart and Jenna tackle several of these band movies head on – and with Head on. It's an episode full of high highs (marijuana and LSD) and low lows (Herman's Hermits and Freddie and the Dreamers), but quite frankly they're all a treat as its such a decade-specific genre. Get ready for a whole lot of restless youths, square plots, stoner humor, and screaming, adoring fans.The following films are discussed:• Ferry Cross the Mersey (1964) Directed by Jeremy Summers Starring Gerry & The Pacemakers, Mona Washbourne, Cilla Black• Having a Wild Weekend (1965) Catch Us If You Can Directed by John Boorman Starring The Dave Clark Five, Barbara Ferris, Yootha Joyce• Help! (1965) Directed by Richard Lester Starring The Beatles, Leo McKern, Eleanor Bron• Hold On! (1966) Directed by Arthur Lubin Starring Herman's Hermits, Shelley Fabares, Sue Ane Langdon• The Cuckoo Patrol (1967) Directed by Duncan Wood Starring Freddie & The Dreamers, Kenneth Connor, Victor Maddern• Good Times (1967) Directed by William Friedkin Starring Sonny & Cher, George Sanders, Norman Alden• Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter (1968) Directed by Saul Swimmer Starring Herman's Hermits, Sheila White, Sarah Caldwell• Head (1968) Directed by Bob Rafelson Starring The Monkees, Victor Mature, Annette FunicelloAlso mentioned:• The Ghost Goes Gear (1966) Directed by Hugh Gladwish Starring The Spencer Davis Group, Nicholas Parsons, Sheila White• Los chicos con las chicas (1967) Directed by Javier Aguirre Starring Los Bravos, Enriqueta Carballeira, Manolo Gómez Bur• Dame un poco de amooor...! (1968) Directed by José María Forqué Starring Los Bravos, Rosenda Monteros, Luis Peña

WORLD PREMIERE! Podsterons flooded the National Space Centre for a FAB weekend at BritSciFi! Doctor Who star and Thunderbirds superfan Sophie Aldred joined Richard James and Chris Dale onstage for a live performance of the recently discovered, unfilmed, Nicholas Parsons-penned Four Feather Falls script: Dusty's Day. Plus important podcast news! This episode is NOT to be missed!01:07 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 05:40 FAB Facts10:12 How did you meet Gerry Anderson?20:23 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below26:20 The Randomiser Comes to BunnyBabe Land38:50 Dusty's Day - World Premiere Starring Sophie Aldred1:15:45 Wrapping things up with some Q&ALinks MentionedDusty's DayTo Everything That WasNever Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekJoin the Anderson Insiders for Extra ContentStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

Zompires, Nicholas Parsons, and the most awkward seduction in Classic Doctor Who

Zompires, Nicholas Parsons, and the most awkward seduction in Classic Doctor Who

Hello there, and welcome to A Brit talks Vintage TV, with me Jamie Dyer. 2021 marked the 85th anniversary of the birth of the man known as 'The Big O' and I can't get enough of him. Last year, my family and I spent a week in a static caravan. This was due to electrical works that were to take place at our property. While wondering what to do with ourselves, we turned on a documentary about the late, great Roy Orbison., I reviewed a new vinyl collection of Sun Records-era Orbison, collated by Bear Family Records. Little did I know that this review would set me up for a viewing of a famous Roy Orbison concert entitled Black And White Night. To say it was strange to see a performance recorded in the 1980s in old-fashioned monochrome is an understatement. However, it suited the intended mood perfectly. I am not sure that, when the pioneers of television were first laying down their television pictures in glorious 405-line, they would have considered it a stylistic choice when colour had long been the standard. Although, saying that, they may have appreciated it has its merits when compared to colour. In a similar train of thought, I wonder what they would have thought of colourisation; The process of taking something originally made in black and white and...well you know the rest. The concept of colourising black and white media has always been something that divides fans. However, it has come a long way since the likes of Ted Turner began colouring in old movies to show on TV. Utilizing computer software and a bit of manual quality control can produce pretty decent results. We saw it a few years back when CBS showed colourised episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Love Lucy. While Black and White grounded them in the past, colour made them seem new again. The same can be said for the work on Network's latest release, Presented in SuperColorisation. A selection of six episodes from Gerry Anderson's Supermarionation series originally made in black and white, restored and colourised in high definition. The three series featured on the set are: One episode of Four Feather Falls, a western series starring the voices of Nicholas Parsons and Kenneth Connor. Two episodes of Supercar: A visually impressive yet strange series about a flying and swimming supercar, its driver, a professor, a child and a monkey. It's pretty funny too. And three episodes of Fireball XL5: A show my son thought was Supercar, but wasn't. I'm not as familiar with this show, but I do know it has a following. So what about the quality of the colourisation? How is it? To be completely honest with you...it's marvellous. The amount of detail in the work makes Anderson's magnificent stunt execution even more breathtaking. Explosions, water, falling rocks and so much more, are even more impressive. Narratively the inclusion of colour changes the mood somewhat, but I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing. Now do I think everything should be colourised? No. There are just some things that work best in their intended medium. The moody look of monochrome suits the vibe. Colourise it and you change that. People sometimes have an issue with the effect that colourisation has on the product. The Anderson set, for example, has instances where strings and other limitations are much more visible in colour due to the change in contrast to achieve the desired effect. Aside from Four Feather Falls, which I think suits black and white best, the shows have a whole new life ahead of them in colour. Presented in Supercolorisation is available to pre-order from NetworkOnAir.com, and will be released on the 12th of December 2022. Roy Orbison's Black and White Night can be found either on BBC4 or Sky Arts.

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian RICHARD MORTON about his comedy career. Geordie comedian Richard Morton combines music and comedy to create a unique comic act.  With hilarious comedy songs and stand-up, the energetic funny man has forged an impressive status as a live act, and supported many great comedians on tour including Lee Evans, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Eddie Izzard.  In a long and established career, Morton had performed several sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals, has regularly appeared on TV and radio, was one half of the musical duo The Panic Brothers (with Reg Meuross) before turning solo, and is a founder member of London's legendary Comedy Store's Cutting Edge show. Morton is determined to make an audience laugh, is extremely likeable and highly recommended. I have seen Morton perform many times over the years including The Comedy Store in 1988, supporting Jack Dee on tour in 1999, performing as one half of The Panic Brothers for Nicholas Parsons' Happy Hour at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2014 and at Headliners Comedy Club in 2016. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Please read Richard Morton's blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/05/08/richard-morton/ Richard Morton's Links: Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rich.morton.58 Twitter:  www.twitter.com/RichMortonSound            

Burn your chess boards and steer clear of the beach... Fenric's in town! Look out for teenage vamps, ancient vampires and the strangest chat-up of all time. And give Nicholas Parsons just a minute of your time before crying "stunt casting!"

In todays chat I am in awe of another great comedy musical talent. This gentleman of the Stand Up circuit has been creating tears of laughter for 4 decades. Described as "possibly Newcastle's finest export since the famous brown ale" I learned something knew when delving deeper into Mr Morton's career and never knew he was one part of The Panic Brothers a very popular Duo working constantly in the 1980's and 90's. We hear all about their work back then and what has happened since. Reg & Richard haven't wasted any time, they have gone on to be successes in what they do best and today we talk about Richards time working with acts like Rik Mayall, Ben Elton, Lenny Henry and Fred Macauley, and his time at the Edinburgh and Montreal Festival. The Comedy Store features as well as his TV successes and Radio Work. Just a minute with Nicholas Parsons and his own radio special In the Lounge where he talks about his passions in music.All in all this is a fun chat and mini This is Your Life when I welcome Legend of Laughter Richard Morton.

To Purchase any of the shows please visit https://audioshows.e-junkie.com/ Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh was a comedy show broadcast from 1944 to 1954, firstly by BBC radio and subsequently Radio Luxembourg. It starred Kenneth Horne and Richard Murdoch as senior staff in a fictional RAF station battling red tape and wartime inconvenience. Over the years the station turned to non-combatant operations, became a country club and finally a newspaper, The Weekly Bind. The programme's title may have been inspired by the RAF station at Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, along with the word "binding", period RAF slang for difficulties or problems accompanied by whining or complaining. One of the most fondly remembered parts of the show was the closing theme tune, with topical lyrics each week referring to the plot of the episode, written and sung by members of the cast. Other cast members included Sam Costa, Maurice Denham, Maureen Riscoe, Dora Bryan and Nicholas Parsons. To Purchase the Complete collection of Take it from Here visit Audioshows.e-junkie.com

Multi Award Winning Audio Drama, based on the mysterious Victorian urban legend of Springheel'd Jack. The first episode of the first series of the critically acclaimed Springheel Saga featuring the late great Nicholas Parsons and Julian Glover. Who, or what, is the terrifying attacker with glowing eyes, white oilskin suit, and amazing jumping ability?

With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Jonah Smith must fight to fulfil his destiny and finally discover the secret of Springheel'd Jack. But as his ruthless adversaries close in, who shall become… the Lords of the World? Written by: Gareth Parker & Robert Valentine. Starring: Christopher Finney, Andrew Shepherd, Jonathan Hansler, Ben Whitehead, Tom Slatter, Matthew Woodcock, Silas Hawkins, with Jenny Runacre, David Benson, Jeremy Stockwell, Nicholas Parsons, Matthew Kelly, Shane Rimmer and Katy Manning.

Paul Merton hosts the return of Radio 4’s longest running panel show. In the first episode back since the death of Nicholas Parsons, who hosted for 50 years, Paul challenges guests Sheila Hancock, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Pippa Evans to talk without hesitation, deviation, or repetition. JAM trivia - Sheila Hancock also appeared in the very first episode back in 1967. Caroline Barlow blows the whistle. Devised by Ian Messiter Produced by Victoria Lloyd A BBC Studios Production

Inspired by BBC Radio 4's Just a Minute, hosted by Nicholas Parsons, two friends take each other on to see who can talk for just a minute. The first speaker is given a topic/subject, and must talk about that topic without hesitation or pausing, if the speaker does pause etc, then their friend can interrupt. The timer is stopped and a question can be asked. Each question asked equals 1 minus point! The timer is started again and the speaker continues until a minute is up! The roles are then reversed, the winner is the one who spoke for a minute with the least number of questions asked! For our first pod, two 5th year students, Takeo and Eugene, bravely volunteered to take part and what a lot of laughs were had, all thanks to them! Enjoy

First broadcast on FAB RADIO INTERNATIONAL at 19:00 on January 3rd 2021 SANDY McGREGOR and I have a natter that reflects briefly on watching TV during the Festive Season before moving on to the main topic of the day which involves us reflecting - in no particular order and with no sense of precedence - upon the sad passing of several of the iconic TV performers who we lost over the course of the year just ended. So we cover - perhaps with an astonishing lack of detail - an eclectic list of names such as Terry Jones, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Roy Hudd, Sean Connery, Nicholas Parsons, Michael Angelis, John Sessions, Jill Gascoigne, Heather Couper, Honor Blackman, Diana Rigg, Geoffrey Palmer, Bobby Ball, Eddie Large, Earl Cameron, Derek Fowldes, and Dave Prowse. PLEASE NOTE - For Copyright reasons, musical content has to be removed for the podcast edition. All the spoken word content remains (mostly) as it was in the broadcast version. Hopefully this won't spoil your enjoyment of the show.

In this week's edition of Rant N Rave Podcast: Brandon gives out his thoughts regarding Charlotte Flair returning to WWE NXT, Updates for Prestige Wrestling, and more. Andrew discusses the passings of a former game show host and an actor, his version of High Rollers, and much more. Jordan talks about the gruesome ten lashes Cody Rhodes received from MJF, Fallout with the Impeachment Trial, and more. Plus the main event with an exclusive interview with “Outlandish” Zicky Dice. If you like this episode give it a thumbs up, you disliked it give it a thumbs down, and leave comments down in the replay of this episode and enjoy.TABLE OF CONTENTS(0:00:00) Introduction(0:06:34) AEW Dynamite Grade Levels from Bleacher Report with Brandon(0:18:17) Ten Lashes to Cody from MJF with Jordan *co-Highlight of the Show*(0:29:29) Passings of Nicholas Parsons and Kirk Douglas with Andrew (also a moment of silence to pay tribute)(0:32:11) WWE NXT Grade Levels from Bleacher Report with Brandon(0:43:46) Updates for Prestige Wrestling: Roseland 2, Violent World, and Make Your Own History with Brandon(0:48:07) Last nights NHL game with Andrew(0:49:00) President Trump's Impeachment Trial Fallout with Jordan(0:53:00) Kansas City Chiefs Winning the Super Bowl with Jordan(0:54:07) Results from Groundhogs Day with Andrew(0:55:43) Updates with the analytics of January 2020 of Rant N Rave Podcast with Brandon(0:58:29) Pre-Season MLB Opening with Andrew(1:00:12) Updates for Weekly Whammy Wednesday with Jordan(1:02:29) Charlotte Flair returns to NXT and disrespects Bianca Bel Air with Brandon *co-Highlight of the Show*(1:12:49) Episode of High Rollers Tonight with Andrew(1:13:57) Toy Story 4 Review with Jordan (skip to 1:15:45 where Jordan talks about the movie as he gives the live audience a one minute warning to not listen to his reviews that contains spoilers)(1:27:32) Exclusive Interview with “Outlandish” Zicky Dice *Main Event*(1:49:15) Conclusion

For the 25th episode, a tribute to the BBC's enduring radio show, Just a Minute, and its host, Nicholas Parsons. Ariel is joined by Kieran Cowan to discuss the enduring appeal of the show, and guests Dan, Megan, and Miriam stop by to play a tribute round of the game with Kieran as host. It's an episode of silliness and froth about a game that means so much to so many around the world.This episode was edited by William Dass.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/omnibusride)

Is there any point in Radio 4 broadcasting comedy programmes such as the News Quiz without a studio audience and with all the panellists in different places? The executive in charge, Julia McKenzie, joins Roger Bolton to discuss comedy under coronavirus restrictions, and whether Just a Minute will return now that its legendary presenter Nicholas Parsons has left the stage. And the BBC';s Director of Radio and Education, James Purnell, discusses the recently announced plan to improve representation of minorities in radio and answers questions from a listener who suggests that improving diversity of class at the BBC is just as important. Presenter: Roger Bolton Producer: Alun Beach Executive Producer: Samir Shah A Juniper Connect production for BBC Radio 4

A huge development this week as - just for one episode - we meet up in person and record the show outside a bar, with the ability to see each other’s faces. We’re joined by the brilliant comedian Clint Edwards, plus Cornelius has more TV reviews (we had to invite him because he owns the microphones). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A huge development this week as - just for one episode - we meet up in person and record the show outside a bar, with the ability to see each other’s faces. We’re joined by the brilliant comedian Clint Edwards, plus Cornelius has more TV reviews (we had to invite him because he owns the microphones). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Red Rose splits and Rock FM is born; Hits Radio launched; Workers' Playtime begins; Blackburn makes way for Noel on Radio 1 breakfast; Nicholas Parsons misses Just a Minute; and Dave Berry and Christian O'Connell start new breakfast shows. Enjoy the last week in radio history, ending June 5th 2020.

Nicholas Parsons - actor, comedian and long-time host of Radio 4's 'Just a Minute' - joins Jonathan Agnew for a View from the Boundary in 2007.

Multi Award Winning Audio Drama, based on the mysterious Victorian urban legend of Springheel'd Jack. The first episode of the first series of the critically acclaimed Springheel Saga featuring the late great Nicholas Parsons and Julian Glover. Who, or what, is the terrifying attacker with glowing eyes, white oilskin suit, and amazing jumping ability?

In conversation with the late great actor, performer and presenter Nicholas Parsons on his glittering career in showbiz. To find out more information about this and my other interviews, please go to my website: www.beyondthetitle.co.uk www.facebook.com/beyondthetitle

It's Nerva Beacon time again, and to mark the passing of the late, great Nicholas Parsons, Leigh and Glenn take a look at a piece of JNT's stunt casting that backfired in a rather lovely way, as we brave the Curse of Fenric. We also have a quick look at how season 12 was going at time of recording, of course, and set ourselves up for the season finale - which now we all know about, and we'll take a look at that next time... Nerva Beacon on Facebook: facebook.com/NervaBeaconPodcast Nerva Beacon on Twitter: @NervaBeaconPod

John celebrates the life of the legendary NICHOLAS PARSONS who died in late January. It's an interview from 2011.

Join Thos as he recalls the time he interviewed British cultural legend, the late Nicholas Parsons, about his performances in Into the Woods, the Rocky Horror Show, Charlie Girl and much more besides.  Hear this national treasure (Nicholas, not Thos!) share his memories of Cyd Charisse, Julia McKenzie and the dangers of roller skating on a raked stage! It’s a hugely enjoyable and anecdote-filled tribute without repetition, deviation or hesitation!  

The NewsSad news to kick off with as we say goodbye to Nicholas Parsons and then some chat about viewing figures for the last two episodes or Series 12. Merch CornerSome of you asked for it and now it's here (well, available to pre-order). The first of the blu ray collection sets, Season 12, is being re-released and is out March 2nd. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Collection-Limited-Packaging/dp/B07B82S1CT/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Doctor+Who+-+The+Collection+-+Season+12+-+Limited+Edition+Packaging+%5BBlu-ray%5D+%5B2018%5D&qid=1581018758&sr=8-1 (Be quick though!) Review story this week is: PraxeusAfter last week's belter of a story, this one is under some pressure to keep the awesome train going. Another good adventure or are we infected with boredom? Thank you all for listening this week. Our review story next week will be the Series 12 story - "Can You Hear Me?". Until then have a great week and remember – Allons-y! Support this podcast

This week we bid a fond farewell to Nicholas Parsons and Alan Pattillo. But it's not all sad stuff. We've got a great FAB Fact, Gerry Anderson News, a Randomiser and our feature this week - the first 15 minutes of Terrahawks: The Sale of the Galaxy featuring the late Nicholas Parsons as big-time gameshow host Nickel-plate Starsons. 2:59 FAB Facts 10:26 The Gerry Anderson News 19:45 Podsteron emails about Nicholas Parsons 22:50 Terrahawks: The Sale of the Galaxy - starring Nicholas Parsons 44:00 Jamie and Richard's reflections on Nicholas 44:40 Podsteron messages about Alan Pattillo 47:00 Chris Dale's Randomiser 1:07:00 Wrapping things up Links: The Gerry Anderson Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podsterons (https://www.facebook.com/groups/podsterons)

Birds, globetrotting, and hapless travel vloggers are all part of the mix in “Praxeus,” the latest adventure in Series 12 of Doctor Who as the Doc & Co race against time, disease, environmental catastrophe, and general crankiness to save the world! What did the Three Who Rule think of this planetary runaround? You know the drill. And you also know this is the place for news of tat, Big Finish tat, even more tat, and s…tats. Ahhhhhh-aahhhhhh! Stats! Links: – Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Radio Free Skaro Gallifrey One 2020 live show: These Go To Eleven! – Gallifrey One update – Praxeus – Fugitive of the Judoon BBC One overnight viewing figures – Nikola Tesla’s Night of Terror final BBC One viewing figures – Nikola Tesla’s Night of Terror AI – Fugitive of the Judoon BBC America overnight ratings – Fugitive of the Judoon Live+3 BBC America ratings – Fugitive of the Judoon t-shirt – Tickets for the BFI screening of Talons of Weng-Chiang on sale soon – Big Finish Subterfuge due March 2020 – Replica Tenth Doctor sonic screwdriver – You On Target book released – Doctor Who Annual 2021 – Doctor Who Christmas Anthology – Doctor Who The Monster Vault – Doctor Who Atlas – Kurt Adler Doctor Who stocking – Kurt Adler Time War Dalek ornament – Kurt Adler Pting ornament – Kurt Adler 13th Doctor ornament – Nicholas Parsons died

The Atlantic Voice is clearing its old inventory of topics. And in honor of the recently departed Nicholas Parsons, the guys are doing in Just a Minute style, with as little repetition or deviation as possible. So with a clock set at five minutes, there's talk of Brexit, the Space Force, Eric going to Jamaica, and Zeff discovering that he's really a character from Star Wars. Yes, that guy in the picture. Good thing there's a time limit.....

Brett and Daren chat to Lords Taverners CEO Paul Robin about Nicholas Parsons and they are joined in the studio by BBC Essex cricket commentator Dick Davies and Essex cricket development manager Graham Pryke to discuss their lives in cricket and all the latest news

Pictured: Nicholas Parsons Matthew Bannister on The Just A Minute host, TV presenter and actor Nicholas Parsons. Sheila Hancock and Tony Hawks pay tribute - in just a minute! Mary Craig who wrote the best selling book "Blessings" after struggling to care for her severely disabled son. Lord Maclennan of Rogart, formerly the MP for Caithness and Sutherland, who negotiated the merger between the SDP and the Liberal Party. Kobe Bryant, the LA Lakers basketball star, who gave himself the nickname The Black Mamba. Interviewed guest: Sheila Hancock Interviewed guest: Matt Stronge Interviewed guest: Tony Hawkes Interviewed guest: Mark Craig Interviewed guest: Brain Taylor Interviewed guest: Michael Carlson Producer: Neil George Archive clips from: Desert Island Discs, BBC Radio 4, 04/11/2007; Don't Raise The Bridge, Lower The River, Columbia Pictures Industries,1967; The Arthur Haynes Show, ATV, 1957-65; Just a Minute Series 64 Ep. 2, BBC Radio 4, 13/08/2012; Just a Minute Series 64 Ep. 3, BBC Radio 4, 20/08/2012; Sale of The Century, Anglia TV, 08/01/1972; 50 years of Just a Minute: Nicholas Parsons in Conversation with Paul Merton, Radio 4, 01/01/2018; Woman’s Hour Radio 4, 1976; The World at One, BBC Radio 4, 31/01/1988; Dear Basketball, Believe Entertainment Group Kobe Inc, 2017; LA Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, BBC 5 Live Extra, 04/10/2010; Toronto Raptors v LA Lakers, Kobe Bryant 81 Points Game Highlights, 2006; USA VS CHINA at the Beijing Olympics, X9Highlights, 2008; Newsbeat, BBC Radio 1, 06/08/2003; 10 o'clock news, BBC One, 05/08/2003;

The nation decided, so we have to go with it; The Exceptional MC; Nicholas Parsons; Catalan Dragons; As so-and-so once said; Dealing with interview tricks; Five tips for shareable content; An interview with Derek Cheshire; Music from Mick Terry

1) Coronavirus – Hong Kong Stocks….and 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqVRcFQagtI 2) Dolly Parton – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7I_9MMcWvk 3) Huawei - https://mobile.twitter.com/daviddavismp https://www.theweek.co.uk/105416/huawei-verdict-the-risks-and-benefits-of-chinese-5g-tech?_mout=1&utm_campaign=theweekdaily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter  4) BBC Radio Today – Tuesday at 7:45 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p081lnjs  5) Further down the Trans rabbit hole –   https://twitter.com/wnttgra/status/1222303519753019393?s=12 6)Franklin Graham – https://www.thenational.scot/news/18196626.sec-hydro-axes-event-controversial-us-preacher-franklin-graham/?ref=twtrec 7) Donald Trump – March for Life – perhaps from 3:30 …. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIKZvSRPoZo 8) Paula White– From one minute….https://twitter.com/costiwhinn/status/1221265664830164993?s=12  (9) Netflix   10 ) Two deaths – Nicholas Parsons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZziiuyN6HEs Kobe Bryant - 10) Israel Folau and Sonny Bill Williams - https://www.smh.com.au/sport/super-league-permit-sonny-bill-to-cover-betting-sponsor-s-logo-20200125-p53ume.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1579920577 11) Brexit…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymkl0t0FOcw Jesus Paid it all… Quote of the week… “Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it”…George Orwell    

This week Janey talks about school teachers and the death of Nicholas Parsons. 

The lads chat about the heroic display against the Champions-elect - Liverpool.Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore are on fire! It's just a matter of time!Should the FA Cup be respected?There's also discussions on the latest transfer movementsAnd we play Just A Minute - in memory of Nicholas Parsons

In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast..... The News We say goodbye to British showbiz legend Nicholas Parsons, the Reverend Wainwright in Curse of Fenric. Omega's Stats Corner We discuss the overnights for Fugitive of the Judoon and the final viewing figures for Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror. Review - Fugitive of the Judoon The lads turn their attention to what has to be the most exciting and most talked about episode in a long time, Fugitive of the Judoon. Not only do we get the return of Captain Jack Harkness but the rug is totally pulled from under our feet with a new Doctor and a glorious TARDIS interior! But what did the lads think of this? Did they find this to be the episode fans have been waiting for since Chris Chibnall took over or was a load of ideas chucked at the wall to see what worked? Listen to find out and also what our what our listeners thought in Listener Feedback!

Caddick, Babcock, Iain and Katherine play just a minute, Iain interviews David Babcock about his new book 'Page-turners and spine-chillers', Why are there no sexy pants for men?, Iain really wants to be in an Adam Sandler movie and Iain plays out a classic interview he did with Nicholas Parsons

Dale Vince pops into the studio to see Mike and talk about climate change. Norman Baker talks about Prince Andrew's finances. Plus, Co-founder of The Offside Rule podcast Kait Borsay explains why it is nonsense that women don't want to talk about football. And broadcasting legend Tony Blackburn pays tribute to Nicholas Parsons. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a tribute to Nicholas Parsons today's episode is just a minute long. So instead I suggest you listen to an episode of that or his great interview with Richard Herring.

After a crunch meeting Boris Johnson has said that Huawei should be allowed a limited role in the new UK 5G infrastructure – despite lobbying from the Trump administration against Huawei's involvement. Boris Johnson has now been warned that a US-UK trade deal could be blocked in Congress. Huawei have always denied having connections with the Chinese government.Amelia Heathman the Evening Standard's tech columnist joins The Leader podcast to explain what 5G will mean for the UK, and discuss the security concerns around Huawei's involvement. New migration rules:As Britain prepares to finally exit the EU this week, new migration rules are being announced – and official policy suggests that London will be less well-off with fewer jobs as a consequence. The Evening Standard's Home Affairs editor Martin Bentham joins the podcast to explain the proposed changes and discuss how they will impact London.Nicholas Parsons dies:One of the UK's best known broadcasters Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96 following a short illness. The Evening Standard's Nick Curtis celebrates the memory of a broadcasting great.Please do subscribe, rate & leave a comment.TRANSCRIPT:David Marsland 0:00 Thank you for listening to The Leader and please do share the podcast with your friends. You can like comment, rate and share through your favorite podcast provider now, from the Evening Standard in London, this is The Leader.Hi, I'm David Marsland, China's Huawei will play a role in the UK is 5g network and the United States is not happy Amelia Heathman 0:31 Back in 2009-2011 Vodafone Italy discovered backdoors in some of the Huawei equipment, it just sort of added to those heightened suspicions around the company and what could possibly happenDavid Marsland 0:42 The Evening Standard senior tech journalist Amelia Heathman explains why there are so many concerns about the tech company. Also Martin Bentham 0:49 At the moment EU citizens have freedom of movement that is coming to an end because of Brexit. And so a new system is being designed David Marsland 0:56 Martin Bentham on the new migration rules so this newspaper says could hit London hard. And Nicholas Parsons 1:02 I mean you do something you enjoy and you work hard and you put your effort and if you've got some reward out of the work you do it's it's marvelous. I'm privileged. David Marsland 1:13 Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96. Our critic Nick Curtis pays tribute.Taken from the evening standards editorial column this is The Leader for the whole thing pick up the newspaper or head to standard.co.uk/comment. In a moment Amelia Heathman on been on Huawei, is the Chinese from really a security risk?Before the National Security Council met to discuss the UK's 5g network the US sent a letter to Boris Johnson warning him not to include Huawei. Post-Brexit trade agreement could be at risk it said if the Chinese tech company was allowed into the UK data network - this... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicholas Parsons died in January 2020, aged 96. He'd been on air with his 'Just a Minute' programme on BBC Radio 4 since it began in 1967.  Here, enjoy clips from his final edition - with Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Pam Ayres and Paul Merton - aired in September 2019. My tribute here. (https://www.davidlloydradio.com/post/without-hesitation-repetition-or-deviation-a-tribute-to-nicholas-parsons)

The death of Nicholas Parsons was announced on 28th January 2020.  Hear, here his 'home service' Radio 4 announce the news - and enjoy the PM programme's fond coverage as panellists Gyles Brandreth and Janey Godley are offered 'just a minute' to tell why they regarded him so fondly.

Toby's back with the final part of his trilogy of Who's Rounds featuring a writer from the Sylvester McCoy era of Classic Doctor Who.

#218 Nicholas Parsons - An Alligator Named Daisy. Richard has been dreaming about the Wiggles and one of them has been tweeting him. But is it Emma? Richard’s guest is the showbiz legend, 75 years in the business and no sign of stopping yet, Nicholas Parsons. Although Nicholas is a bit annoyed about some cab based confusion on the way here, he is as masterful and witty on stage as ever, recounting tales of Just A Minute and Sale of the Century, but also talking about working on Clydebank in the 1940s, his film work with Jerry Lewis and an alligator, why he only appeared in on one Carry On film, his work and break up with Arthur Haynes (and who Ed Sullivan thought was best) and dressing up for the Rocky Horror Show. Also working with Rik and Ade on the Comic Strip and how the show must go on even after a blow to the head. But in the new Herring and Parsons double act, who is the straight man and is he getting too many laughs? WARNING Nicholas Parsons SWEARS!SUPPORT THE SHOW!Check out our website, become a badger and see extra content http://bit.ly/rhlstpwebSee details of the RHLSTP tour dates http://bit.ly/RHLSTPgigsBuy DVDs and Books http://bit.ly/gofasterstripe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is just a quick announcement to let listeners know about a couple of things you might be interested in. The first is that, today, I’m guesting on Jaffa Cake Jukebox, an occasional podcast by Tilt and Gary of The Sitcom Club where they talk about and play music. We’re talking about and playing a top twenty from January 1957. It’s just as if I was presenting Top of the Pops, but with more mentions of Nicholas Parsons. The other thing is that from now on, I’m going to be doing ten-minute Patreon-only episodes every week. This week’s is about a song by the Clovers, about which we know very little, and whose name I can’t mention if I want to keep my iTunes clean rating, so let’s just say that it fits rather well with the topic of our main podcast tonight. If you visit the podcast homepage at 500songs.com — that’s five zero zero, the numbers, songs dot com, you’ll find links to both.

This is just a quick announcement to let listeners know about a couple of things you might be interested in. The first is that, today, I'm guesting on Jaffa Cake Jukebox, an occasional podcast by Tilt and Gary of The Sitcom Club where they talk about and play music. We're talking about and playing a top twenty from January 1957. It's just as if I was presenting Top of the Pops, but with more mentions of Nicholas Parsons. The other thing is that from now on, I'm going to be doing ten-minute Patreon-only episodes every week. This week's is about a song by the Clovers, about which we know very little, and whose name I can't mention if I want to keep my iTunes clean rating, so let's just say that it fits rather well with the topic of our main podcast tonight. If you visit the podcast homepage at 500songs.com -- that's five zero zero, the numbers, songs dot com, you'll find links to both.

This is just a quick announcement to let listeners know about a couple of things you might be interested in. The first is that, today, I’m guesting on Jaffa Cake Jukebox, an occasional podcast by Tilt and Gary of The Sitcom Club where they talk about and play music. We’re talking about and playing a top twenty from January 1957. It’s just as if I was presenting Top of the Pops, but with more mentions of Nicholas Parsons. The other thing is that from now on, I’m going to be doing ten-minute Patreon-only episodes every week. This week’s is about a song by the Clovers, about which we know very little, and whose name I can’t mention if I want to keep my iTunes clean rating, so let’s just say that it fits rather well with the topic of our main podcast tonight. If you visit the podcast homepage at 500songs.com — that’s five zero zero, the numbers, songs dot com, you’ll find links to both.

Almost a forgotten figure in British comedy, Arthur Haynes (born in London in May 1914) was ITV's biggest star of the late 1950s through to the mid-1960s; indeed, he was the first star to be produced by the new independent channel. As with many artists of the post-war generation, Haynes gained a foothold in variety through the armed forces entertainment units during World War Two. While serving in the Royal Engineers, he was recruited for the concert party troupe Stars in Battledress. It was here that he met the already established entertainer Charlie Chester. Following the war, Haynes remained with Chester, appearing in the BBC radio show Stand Easy (1946-49), but he harboured ambitions for solo success and eventually went his own way. The separation, however, did not prevent Haynes appearing in The Charlie Chester Show on both television (BBC, tx. 12/1/1949) and radio (4/1/1955) . Haynes struggled for a number of years trying to perfect his stage act, until a major television break finally came his way with the George and Alfred Black variety show for ITV, Strike a New Note (1956). Haynes began as just one among many on the bill, but such was his success with viewers, particularly with his character Oscar Pennyfeather, that he was soon headlining the show, now renamed Get Happy. The Arthur Haynes Show (ITV, 1957-66) followed, a mixture of comedy sketches (largely scripted by Johnny Speight, who had first worked with Haynes on Get Happy) and musical interludes with guest artistes. Haynes was noted for the unusual aggressiveness and belligerence of his comic characters, and for the emphasis on the class war in his sketches (Speight's influence was at its strongest here). These qualities were seen at their best in his most popular character, a bemedalled tramp, forever railing against society - particularly upper-class society - invariably in the form of his near-constant foil, Nicholas Parsons (another survivor from the Get Happy days). Running to fifteen series, the shows were enormously successful, making Haynes one of the highest paid artists in variety, and winning him the Variety Club Award as ITV Personality of 1961. The same year he appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, (ITV, tx. 12/11/1961). The Arthur Haynes Show was also adapted for radio by Johnny Speight (BBC, 1962-65). Haynes had a small role in the Rock Hudson/Gina Lollobrigida comedy Strange Bedfellows (US, 1965; filmed in London), and a larger one as an argumentative (what else?) patient in the comedy Doctor in Clover (d. Ralph Thomas, 1966). Haynes had recently returned from America, where he had appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, and was set to commence shooting on his sixteenth ITV television series, when he was struck down at the age of 52 by a heart attack. He died on 19 November 1966.

The Arthur Haynes Show Original Broadcast Date: 1962.10.22 Almost a forgotten figure in British comedy, Arthur Haynes (born in London in May 1914) was ITV's biggest star of the late 1950s through to the mid-1960s; indeed, he was the first star to be produced by the new independent channel. As with many artists of the post-war generation, Haynes gained a foothold in variety through the armed forces entertainment units during World War Two. While serving in the Royal Engineers, he was recruited for the concert party troupe Stars in Battledress. It was here that he met the already established entertainer Charlie Chester. Following the war, Haynes remained with Chester, appearing in the BBC radio show Stand Easy (1946-49), but he harboured ambitions for solo success and eventually went his own way. The separation, however, did not prevent Haynes appearing in The Charlie Chester Show on both television (BBC, tx. 12/1/1949) and radio (4/1/1955) . Haynes struggled for a number of years trying to perfect his stage act, until a major television break finally came his way with the George and Alfred Black variety show for ITV, Strike a New Note (1956). Haynes began as just one among many on the bill, but such was his success with viewers, particularly with his character Oscar Pennyfeather, that he was soon headlining the show, now renamed Get Happy. The Arthur Haynes Show (ITV, 1957-66) followed, a mixture of comedy sketches (largely scripted by Johnny Speight, who had first worked with Haynes on Get Happy) and musical interludes with guest artistes. Haynes was noted for the unusual aggressiveness and belligerence of his comic characters, and for the emphasis on the class war in his sketches (Speight's influence was at its strongest here). These qualities were seen at their best in his most popular character, a bemedalled tramp, forever railing against society - particularly upper-class society - invariably in the form of his near-constant foil, Nicholas Parsons (another survivor from the Get Happy days). Running to fifteen series, the shows were enormously successful, making Haynes one of the highest paid artists in variety, and winning him the Variety Club Award as ITV Personality of 1961. The same year he appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, (ITV, tx. 12/11/1961). The Arthur Haynes Show was also adapted for radio by Johnny Speight (BBC, 1962-65). Haynes had a small role in the Rock Hudson/Gina Lollobrigida comedy Strange Bedfellows (US, 1965; filmed in London), and a larger one as an argumentative (what else?) patient in the comedy Doctor in Clover (d. Ralph Thomas, 1966). Haynes had recently returned from America, where he had appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, and was set to commence shooting on his sixteenth ITV television series, when he was struck down at the age of 52 by a heart attack. He died on 19 November 1966.

Almost a forgotten figure in British comedy, Arthur Haynes (born in London in May 1914) was ITV's biggest star of the late 1950s through to the mid-1960s; indeed, he was the first star to be produced by the new independent channel. As with many artists of the post-war generation, Haynes gained a foothold in variety through the armed forces entertainment units during World War Two. While serving in the Royal Engineers, he was recruited for the concert party troupe Stars in Battledress. It was here that he met the already established entertainer Charlie Chester. Following the war, Haynes remained with Chester, appearing in the BBC radio show Stand Easy (1946-49), but he harboured ambitions for solo success and eventually went his own way. The separation, however, did not prevent Haynes appearing in The Charlie Chester Show on both television (BBC, tx. 12/1/1949) and radio (4/1/1955) . Haynes struggled for a number of years trying to perfect his stage act, until a major television break finally came his way with the George and Alfred Black variety show for ITV, Strike a New Note (1956). Haynes began as just one among many on the bill, but such was his success with viewers, particularly with his character Oscar Pennyfeather, that he was soon headlining the show, now renamed Get Happy. The Arthur Haynes Show (ITV, 1957-66) followed, a mixture of comedy sketches (largely scripted by Johnny Speight, who had first worked with Haynes on Get Happy) and musical interludes with guest artistes. Haynes was noted for the unusual aggressiveness and belligerence of his comic characters, and for the emphasis on the class war in his sketches (Speight's influence was at its strongest here). These qualities were seen at their best in his most popular character, a bemedalled tramp, forever railing against society - particularly upper-class society - invariably in the form of his near-constant foil, Nicholas Parsons (another survivor from the Get Happy days). Running to fifteen series, the shows were enormously successful, making Haynes one of the highest paid artists in variety, and winning him the Variety Club Award as ITV Personality of 1961. The same year he appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, (ITV, tx. 12/11/1961). The Arthur Haynes Show was also adapted for radio by Johnny Speight (BBC, 1962-65). Haynes had a small role in the Rock Hudson/Gina Lollobrigida comedy Strange Bedfellows (US, 1965; filmed in London), and a larger one as an argumentative (what else?) patient in the comedy Doctor in Clover (d. Ralph Thomas, 1966). Haynes had recently returned from America, where he had appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, and was set to commence shooting on his sixteenth ITV television series, when he was struck down at the age of 52 by a heart attack. He died on 19 November 1966.

The Arthur Haynes Show Original Broadcast Date: 1962.11.26 Almost a forgotten figure in British comedy, Arthur Haynes (born in London in May 1914) was ITV's biggest star of the late 1950s through to the mid-1960s; indeed, he was the first star to be produced by the new independent channel. As with many artists of the post-war generation, Haynes gained a foothold in variety through the armed forces entertainment units during World War Two. While serving in the Royal Engineers, he was recruited for the concert party troupe Stars in Battledress. It was here that he met the already established entertainer Charlie Chester. Following the war, Haynes remained with Chester, appearing in the BBC radio show Stand Easy (1946-49), but he harboured ambitions for solo success and eventually went his own way. The separation, however, did not prevent Haynes appearing in The Charlie Chester Show on both television (BBC, tx. 12/1/1949) and radio (4/1/1955) . Haynes struggled for a number of years trying to perfect his stage act, until a major television break finally came his way with the George and Alfred Black variety show for ITV, Strike a New Note (1956). Haynes began as just one among many on the bill, but such was his success with viewers, particularly with his character Oscar Pennyfeather, that he was soon headlining the show, now renamed Get Happy. The Arthur Haynes Show (ITV, 1957-66) followed, a mixture of comedy sketches (largely scripted by Johnny Speight, who had first worked with Haynes on Get Happy) and musical interludes with guest artistes. Haynes was noted for the unusual aggressiveness and belligerence of his comic characters, and for the emphasis on the class war in his sketches (Speight's influence was at its strongest here). These qualities were seen at their best in his most popular character, a bemedalled tramp, forever railing against society - particularly upper-class society - invariably in the form of his near-constant foil, Nicholas Parsons (another survivor from the Get Happy days). Running to fifteen series, the shows were enormously successful, making Haynes one of the highest paid artists in variety, and winning him the Variety Club Award as ITV Personality of 1961. The same year he appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, (ITV, tx. 12/11/1961). The Arthur Haynes Show was also adapted for radio by Johnny Speight (BBC, 1962-65). Haynes had a small role in the Rock Hudson/Gina Lollobrigida comedy Strange Bedfellows (US, 1965; filmed in London), and a larger one as an argumentative (what else?) patient in the comedy Doctor in Clover (d. Ralph Thomas, 1966). Haynes had recently returned from America, where he had appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, and was set to commence shooting on his sixteenth ITV television series, when he was struck down at the age of 52 by a heart attack. He died on 19 November 1966.

The Arthur Haynes Show Original Broadcast Date: 1962.11.19 Almost a forgotten figure in British comedy, Arthur Haynes (born in London in May 1914) was ITV's biggest star of the late 1950s through to the mid-1960s; indeed, he was the first star to be produced by the new independent channel. As with many artists of the post-war generation, Haynes gained a foothold in variety through the armed forces entertainment units during World War Two. While serving in the Royal Engineers, he was recruited for the concert party troupe Stars in Battledress. It was here that he met the already established entertainer Charlie Chester. Following the war, Haynes remained with Chester, appearing in the BBC radio show Stand Easy (1946-49), but he harboured ambitions for solo success and eventually went his own way. The separation, however, did not prevent Haynes appearing in The Charlie Chester Show on both television (BBC, tx. 12/1/1949) and radio (4/1/1955) . Haynes struggled for a number of years trying to perfect his stage act, until a major television break finally came his way with the George and Alfred Black variety show for ITV, Strike a New Note (1956). Haynes began as just one among many on the bill, but such was his success with viewers, particularly with his character Oscar Pennyfeather, that he was soon headlining the show, now renamed Get Happy. The Arthur Haynes Show (ITV, 1957-66) followed, a mixture of comedy sketches (largely scripted by Johnny Speight, who had first worked with Haynes on Get Happy) and musical interludes with guest artistes. Haynes was noted for the unusual aggressiveness and belligerence of his comic characters, and for the emphasis on the class war in his sketches (Speight's influence was at its strongest here). These qualities were seen at their best in his most popular character, a bemedalled tramp, forever railing against society - particularly upper-class society - invariably in the form of his near-constant foil, Nicholas Parsons (another survivor from the Get Happy days). Running to fifteen series, the shows were enormously successful, making Haynes one of the highest paid artists in variety, and winning him the Variety Club Award as ITV Personality of 1961. The same year he appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, (ITV, tx. 12/11/1961). The Arthur Haynes Show was also adapted for radio by Johnny Speight (BBC, 1962-65). Haynes had a small role in the Rock Hudson/Gina Lollobrigida comedy Strange Bedfellows (US, 1965; filmed in London), and a larger one as an argumentative (what else?) patient in the comedy Doctor in Clover (d. Ralph Thomas, 1966). Haynes had recently returned from America, where he had appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, and was set to commence shooting on his sixteenth ITV television series, when he was struck down at the age of 52 by a heart attack. He died on 19 November 1966.

Almost a forgotten figure in British comedy, Arthur Haynes (born in London in May 1914) was ITV's biggest star of the late 1950s through to the mid-1960s; indeed, he was the first star to be produced by the new independent channel. As with many artists of the post-war generation, Haynes gained a foothold in variety through the armed forces entertainment units during World War Two. While serving in the Royal Engineers, he was recruited for the concert party troupe Stars in Battledress. It was here that he met the already established entertainer Charlie Chester. Following the war, Haynes remained with Chester, appearing in the BBC radio show Stand Easy (1946-49), but he harboured ambitions for solo success and eventually went his own way. The separation, however, did not prevent Haynes appearing in The Charlie Chester Show on both television (BBC, tx. 12/1/1949) and radio (4/1/1955) . Haynes struggled for a number of years trying to perfect his stage act, until a major television break finally came his way with the George and Alfred Black variety show for ITV, Strike a New Note (1956). Haynes began as just one among many on the bill, but such was his success with viewers, particularly with his character Oscar Pennyfeather, that he was soon headlining the show, now renamed Get Happy. The Arthur Haynes Show (ITV, 1957-66) followed, a mixture of comedy sketches (largely scripted by Johnny Speight, who had first worked with Haynes on Get Happy) and musical interludes with guest artistes. Haynes was noted for the unusual aggressiveness and belligerence of his comic characters, and for the emphasis on the class war in his sketches (Speight's influence was at its strongest here). These qualities were seen at their best in his most popular character, a bemedalled tramp, forever railing against society - particularly upper-class society - invariably in the form of his near-constant foil, Nicholas Parsons (another survivor from the Get Happy days). Running to fifteen series, the shows were enormously successful, making Haynes one of the highest paid artists in variety, and winning him the Variety Club Award as ITV Personality of 1961. The same year he appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, (ITV, tx. 12/11/1961). The Arthur Haynes Show was also adapted for radio by Johnny Speight (BBC, 1962-65). Haynes had a small role in the Rock Hudson/Gina Lollobrigida comedy Strange Bedfellows (US, 1965; filmed in London), and a larger one as an argumentative (what else?) patient in the comedy Doctor in Clover (d. Ralph Thomas, 1966). Haynes had recently returned from America, where he had appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, and was set to commence shooting on his sixteenth ITV television series, when he was struck down at the age of 52 by a heart attack. He died on 19 November 1966.

Almost a forgotten figure in British comedy, Arthur Haynes (born in London in May 1914) was ITV's biggest star of the late 1950s through to the mid-1960s; indeed, he was the first star to be produced by the new independent channel. As with many artists of the post-war generation, Haynes gained a foothold in variety through the armed forces entertainment units during World War Two. While serving in the Royal Engineers, he was recruited for the concert party troupe Stars in Battledress. It was here that he met the already established entertainer Charlie Chester. Following the war, Haynes remained with Chester, appearing in the BBC radio show Stand Easy (1946-49), but he harboured ambitions for solo success and eventually went his own way. The separation, however, did not prevent Haynes appearing in The Charlie Chester Show on both television (BBC, tx. 12/1/1949) and radio (4/1/1955) . Haynes struggled for a number of years trying to perfect his stage act, until a major television break finally came his way with the George and Alfred Black variety show for ITV, Strike a New Note (1956). Haynes began as just one among many on the bill, but such was his success with viewers, particularly with his character Oscar Pennyfeather, that he was soon headlining the show, now renamed Get Happy. The Arthur Haynes Show (ITV, 1957-66) followed, a mixture of comedy sketches (largely scripted by Johnny Speight, who had first worked with Haynes on Get Happy) and musical interludes with guest artistes. Haynes was noted for the unusual aggressiveness and belligerence of his comic characters, and for the emphasis on the class war in his sketches (Speight's influence was at its strongest here). These qualities were seen at their best in his most popular character, a bemedalled tramp, forever railing against society - particularly upper-class society - invariably in the form of his near-constant foil, Nicholas Parsons (another survivor from the Get Happy days). Running to fifteen series, the shows were enormously successful, making Haynes one of the highest paid artists in variety, and winning him the Variety Club Award as ITV Personality of 1961. The same year he appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, (ITV, tx. 12/11/1961). The Arthur Haynes Show was also adapted for radio by Johnny Speight (BBC, 1962-65). Haynes had a small role in the Rock Hudson/Gina Lollobrigida comedy Strange Bedfellows (US, 1965; filmed in London), and a larger one as an argumentative (what else?) patient in the comedy Doctor in Clover (d. Ralph Thomas, 1966). Haynes had recently returned from America, where he had appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, and was set to commence shooting on his sixteenth ITV television series, when he was struck down at the age of 52 by a heart attack. He died on 19 November 1966.

The Arthur Haynes Show Original Broadcast Date: 1962.10.29 Almost a forgotten figure in British comedy, Arthur Haynes (born in London in May 1914) was ITV's biggest star of the late 1950s through to the mid-1960s; indeed, he was the first star to be produced by the new independent channel. As with many artists of the post-war generation, Haynes gained a foothold in variety through the armed forces entertainment units during World War Two. While serving in the Royal Engineers, he was recruited for the concert party troupe Stars in Battledress. It was here that he met the already established entertainer Charlie Chester. Following the war, Haynes remained with Chester, appearing in the BBC radio show Stand Easy (1946-49), but he harboured ambitions for solo success and eventually went his own way. The separation, however, did not prevent Haynes appearing in The Charlie Chester Show on both television (BBC, tx. 12/1/1949) and radio (4/1/1955) . Haynes struggled for a number of years trying to perfect his stage act, until a major television break finally came his way with the George and Alfred Black variety show for ITV, Strike a New Note (1956). Haynes began as just one among many on the bill, but such was his success with viewers, particularly with his character Oscar Pennyfeather, that he was soon headlining the show, now renamed Get Happy. The Arthur Haynes Show (ITV, 1957-66) followed, a mixture of comedy sketches (largely scripted by Johnny Speight, who had first worked with Haynes on Get Happy) and musical interludes with guest artistes. Haynes was noted for the unusual aggressiveness and belligerence of his comic characters, and for the emphasis on the class war in his sketches (Speight's influence was at its strongest here). These qualities were seen at their best in his most popular character, a bemedalled tramp, forever railing against society - particularly upper-class society - invariably in the form of his near-constant foil, Nicholas Parsons (another survivor from the Get Happy days). Running to fifteen series, the shows were enormously successful, making Haynes one of the highest paid artists in variety, and winning him the Variety Club Award as ITV Personality of 1961. The same year he appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, (ITV, tx. 12/11/1961). The Arthur Haynes Show was also adapted for radio by Johnny Speight (BBC, 1962-65). Haynes had a small role in the Rock Hudson/Gina Lollobrigida comedy Strange Bedfellows (US, 1965; filmed in London), and a larger one as an argumentative (what else?) patient in the comedy Doctor in Clover (d. Ralph Thomas, 1966). Haynes had recently returned from America, where he had appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, and was set to commence shooting on his sixteenth ITV television series, when he was struck down at the age of 52 by a heart attack. He died on 19 November 1966.

Nicholas Parsons talks to Harry Mount at the Gibraltar Literature Festival

Broadcasting legend Nicholas Parsons gives us the scoop on why he was absent from Just A Minute for the first time in 50 years. RNIB Library Collection Development Assistant Lynne Livingstone brings us some fabulous news about a new collection of Talking Books. Author and listener N B Dixon reviews a classic woodland tale. And Sarah J Harris gives us a final peek behind the scenes of ‘The Colours of Bee Larkham’s Murder.

After 51 years, Nicholas Parsons missed an edition of Just a Minute on BBC Radio 4 on 4th June 2018. The BBC's Head of Radio Comedy assured listeners "the apocalypse is not upon us - Gyles Brandreth kindly stepped in to give Nicholas Parsons a couple of days off. NP is totally fine and is still the guvnor as per the last 50 years"

'Just a minute' is celebrating its 50th birthday. In all that time, the panel game has been presided over by only one man: 94-year-old Nicholas Parsons. Valerie Grove meets him to discuss his youthful secret. Valerie Grove is then made to play contestant, her topic, 'The Oldie'.

Nicholas Parsons aka English Nick comes aboard The Atlanta Podcast to discuss: Growing up heavy metal in the UK. How he came to America/Atlanta. Becoming a radio DJ. Starting Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party. Starting and growing Metalsome, live band karaoke. David Lynch. His love for dogs. More. Interview Recorded: Front porch at Alkaloid. Sept. 27, 2017 […] The post English Nick appeared first on The Atlanta Podcast.

Phil continues to shamble his way round the BBC site, and bumps into Nicholas Parsons.

Wang and his friend play table tennis, Tetris, Stealing the Pope’s hat, The Wiggly Woo, The Spice Girls and Iain plays out the interview he did with Nicholas Parsons

Broadcaster Nicholas Parsons; chef and writer Ken Hom; author Jacqueline Wilson and comic Scott Gibson join Libby Purves Comedian Scott Gibson swapped his job in a call centre for the stand-up stage after surviving a brain aneurysm at the age of 24. Winner of the best newcomer award at the lastminute.com Comedy Awards in 2016, his show Life After Death explores his illness and recovery. Scott Gibson is appearing at the Fringe Comedy Awards Shows at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Nicholas Parsons OBE is a broadcaster who has chaired BBC Radio 4's comedy panel game Just a Minute since its inception in 1967. He is also a keen horologist and presents The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch on BBC Four which celebrates the work of a master of the timepiece, Abraham Louis Breguet. Nicholas goes in search of the most expensive and exquisite watch ever made - The Marie-Antoinette - also known as The Queen - a case watch designed by Breguet in the 18th century. The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch is on BBC Four. Dame Jacqueline Wilson is a writer of children's literature. Her new book Clover Moon tells the story of a young girl trying to survive in Victorian London. Publication also marks the launch of the Jacqueline Wilson Creative Writing Prize which encourages children to take up writing fiction. One of Jacqueline's most successful and enduring creations has been the famous Tracy Beaker who first appeared in 1991. A former Children's Laureate, Jacqueline's books have sold over 40m copies in the UK and have been translated into 34 languages. Clover Moon is published by Doubleday. Ken Hom is a chef and food writer. A leading authority on Chinese cuisine, his first book on the subject was published in 1981 and his first programme for BBC television was broadcast in 1984. In his new autobiography, My Stir-Fried Life, he writes about his childhood in Chicago's Chinatown where he worked in his uncle's restaurant at the age of 11 and how he found social acceptance through food and cooking for others. My Stir-Fried Life is published by Biteback Publishing. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Our patron, Nicholas Parsons has been the host of the BBC Radio 4 panel game Just A Minute since its first broadcast on the 22nd December 1967. He is a show-business legend and we’re delighted to be able to offer you this insightful and funny interview with him. #nicholasparsons #justaminute #Ihaventaclue

The series that looks at current events through the lens of psychology - Michael Blastland explores the quirky ways in which we humans think, behave and make decisions. In this episode - disruption and how it affects us. Cancelled trains or political and economic turmoil - when things happen beyond our control, how do we react psychologically? Not well, usually. We don't like uncertainty. We tend to avoid a change to the status quo, almost at all cost. But are there cases when a bit of disruption has benefits? The Human Zoo team explores everything from displaced German towns and lateral problem-solving to comedy improvisation and music composition. Michael Blastland is joined by resident Zoo psychologist Nick Chater, Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School, and roving reporter Timandra Harkness. Contributors this week include behavioural scientist Dr Stian Reimers, City University London; broadcaster Nicholas Parsons; psychologist Prof Thomas Ormerod; members of Spontaneity Shop, comedy improvisation company; and broadcaster and journalist, Tim Harford. Producer: Dom Byrne A Pier production for BBC Radio 4.

Charles Skaggs & Jesse Jackson discuss "The Curse of Fenric", the third serial from Doctor Who Season 26 in 1989, featuring Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor, Sophie Aldred as Dorothy "Ace" McShane, Nicholas Parsons as Reverend Wainwright, and Dinsdale Landen as Dr. Judson and Fenric! Find us here:Twitter: @NextStopSMG, @CharlesSkaggs, @JesseJacksonDFW Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Email: NextStopEverywhereSMG@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Nicholas Parsons talks at the renowned OLDIE Literary Lunch about his book Welcome to Just a Minute!: A Celebration of Britain's Best-Loved Radio Comedy. Sponsored by Doro, number one in the senior mobile market

Crime writer Ian Rankin joined Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir. Saturday Live hosted a special auction, offering listeners the chance to bid for some amazing prize packages to raise money for BBC Children in Need. LINES ARE NOW CLOSED - PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR TRY TO BID. There was a Just a Minute VIP Experience, a Today Programme VIP Experience, a Saturday Live VIP Experience and The Infinite Monkey Cage VIP Experience. To tell us about what the lucky winners might experience, Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir were joined by Nicholas Parsons from Just a Minute, Mishal Husain from the Today programme and Robin Ince from The Infinite Monkey cage. They were also joined in the studio by Ian Rankin OBE, award-winning writer of crime fiction and the creator of the Scottish detective John Rebus who he has featured in 20 novels to date. His latest book is Even Dogs in the Wild. We also heard from the Ty Hafan centre near Cardiff, where young people shared their personal experiences of how they have benefitted from projects funded by BBC Children in Need and Jess Davies was in the studio discussing her role in the 450 mile Rickshaw Challenge which she completed in 2014, which raised 2.7 million in a week. Antiques Roadshow auctioneer, Will Farmer, kept us updated on the bids and JP was manning the phones. We heard the inheritance tracks of Leona Lewis. She chose The first time ever I saw your face performed by Roberta Flack and One Love by Bob Marley.

Toby's gone international this week, as he continues on a year-long quest to speak with someone connected to every Doctor Who story of the show's first 50 years and present the results in a free podcast...

Rob’s guest this week is the actor, comedian and broadcaster, Nicholas Parsons.

No Repetition, Hesitation or Deviation The much-loved radio show Just a Minute has been delighting listeners for 46 years and every single episode of the programme has been hosted by Nicholas Parsons. Now, Parsons has produced his first book about Britain’s longest-running radio comedy show, and the venerable entertainer joins us today to enjoy some favourite moments and linguistic contortions that have made it such an enduring hit.

Do you remember when Non-Intern Simon had a Wii? And can you remember the ultimate fate of that Wii? Non-Intern Simon doesn't which is why he has now bought a Wii U. Betting is now open for how long that Wii U will be actively used for. The winner will get the chance to throw a sack containing bricks, a Wii U controller (that Ann says is rather nice to touch) and some other 'items' into the canal. This week's Super-Special Guest was the Bionic Man Luke Williams from Bossa Studios (he has had laser eye surgery). He was on the show to talk about his new game I Am Bread and how it is similar to Kim Kardashian's butt. This then caused Ste to get rather existential about raw toast and how it fits in with the world. We found out that I Am Bread was first made during a game jam at Bossa Studios so it could be called a jam sandwich (if you're prepared to give us the benefit of the doubt like Nicholas Parsons on Just A Minute). It's on Steam Early Access now and should be finished early next year. We heard from Sega Badawi and Simon The Intern caught us up with all the gaming news that Ann missed off because she couldn't connect it to Taylor Swift. And we had the welcome return of our Top Five feature, but it might not be so welcome after all the puns Ste made. Sorry. We also learned that Non-Intern Simon scared Ann at night, what magazines Luke used to read in the old days and that Ste has trouble throwing his Vita. Cheerio! Team OLL x Links: https://twitter.com/eternz https://twitter.com/bossastudios Track list: 1. Uncle Bibby - Pinch Me http://chipmusic.org/unclebibby/music/pinch-me-korg-dsn-12 2. Kodek - Lazy Fruit http://chipmusic.org/kodek/music/lazy-fruit 3. MilLs DJ - Like A Kid Again http://chipmusic.org/mills+dj/music/mills-dj---like-a-kid-again 4. TEOMAWKI - Through My Eyes http://chipmusic.org/teomawki/music/through-my-eyes

Ben and Mark tackle such weighty issues as evil, faith, and hope as they discuss The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit and The Curse of Fenric. Some other big questions under discussion: Are the bad guys of the RTD era actually BAD guys? Nicholas Parsons: Stunt casting or acting masterclass? Who DID leave their mobile phone close to the recording equipment? We also welcome along Tomek Borkowy to give some of his reminiscences of the recording of The Curse of Fenric.

The much-loved radio show Just a Minute has been delighting listeners for 46 years and every single episode of the programme has been hosted by Nicholas Parsons. Now, Parsons has produced his first book about Britain’s longest-running radio comedy show, and the venerable entertainer joined us at the Book Festival to enjoy some favourite moments and linguistic contortions that have made it such an enduring hit. Recorded live at the 2014 Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Ullo:Episode Two Hundred And Sixty FourLost awards, scrumptious food, and Nicholas Parsons.

Richard Coles and Anita Anand's guest's have a wide age range with one aged 89 and another aged 12 . They meet panel game chairman extraordinaire Nicholas Parsons and take a look at some lesser known aspects of his life. We hear the Inheritance Tracks of country singer Steve Earle, trace the fate of a GI bride, explore off-limits cityscapes with an urban explorer and discover what it's like to be a young woman in an old man's industry. Plus there's a glimpse of into how a young boy came to play an old panel game.

RHEFP 2013 #23: Caroline Rhea, Barry from Watford and Alex Edelman - Going Down On Colin. Richard is waiting for the Perrier people to turn up with his Spirit of the Fringe award, but the only person winning anything today is Colin, who in his last appearance is festooned with gifts. Though some of them will be stolen by first guest Caroline Rhea (pronounced Ray, apparently) who is on hand to talk about animatronic cats, swearing Scottish children and Larry David's inability to tell a knock, knock joke. And does she walk off the podcast? Or is she just going to catch her cab? You decide. Fellow American Alex Edelman provides the stand-up, before true blue Brit, Barry from Watford, comes on to talk about his wife, pies, Steve Wright, Iain Lee and Nicholas Parsons. It's getting a little raggedy round the edges, but the end is in sight now. Will the next two be the last ever RHEFPs?

2012 #22: Tokyo Honeymoon - Simon Evans and Lloyd Langford. Richard is showing off because Nicholas Parsons came to see his Talking Cock, but the audience seem unimpressed by his celebrity connections or his attempts to foment an Anglo-Scottish war. Simon Evans is the guest for the first three quarters, but then he has to go to be Prime Minister (in a play alas) and so stand-up spot Lloyd Langford gets a mini-interview too. There's as dire warning from history about how politeness can save your city, theories about the afterlife, faux poshness and what it's like writing gags for other people. Lloyd Langford discusses his show about buying bread, whilst Richard gives him another dire warning from history about winning the Daily Telegraph Worst Comedy Experience of 2005. There's probably some other stuff in it too. Listen to it to find out. You've only got three more chances.

This weekend Rich has been working with 88 year-old Nicholas Parsons and Charlie has been working with 81 year old William Shatner, but now they've ditched the octogenarians to create this long and fairly filthy podcast. They chat about the humiliation of losing a BAFTA to Stewart Lee, what order you should have sex with the women from the Russian entry to the Eurovision song contest, the vengeance Rich wishes upon Charlie's young family and who Dominic West should really have been thanking. Plus some terrific tips for terrorists and some obscure stuff about archaic adverts and 50 year-old spoilers... It goes on for ages. But that can only be a good thing. In fact it might never end. It might still be happening now... Doesn't matter. We are all just a collection of atoms and everything we do is meaningless. Enjoy!SUPPORT THE SHOW!Check out our website and become a badger and see extra content http://rhlstp.co.ukSee details of the RHLSTP tour dates http://richardherring.com/gigsBuy DVDs and Books at http://gofasterstripe.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicholas Parsons: In the Mood - Glen Miller; Children Will Listen - Stephen Sondheim

Richard Coles with food writer Tamasin Day-Lewis, David Gollancz, who discovered he's one of the 600 children fathered by a British scientist's sperm donations and Moss Hills, who's been on board two different ships as they've sunk. There's poetry from Aoife Mannix, a sound sculpture featuring the unforgettable sound of the iconic 2CV engine, Inheritance Tracks from Nicholas Parsons and news of what's thought to be the furthest flung highland games in the world.

What's that unusual atmosphere in the air today? Could it be genuine reverence. Rich is joined by one of his absolute comedy heroes, Barry Cryer and is trying to be on his best behaviour. Barry's butterfly brain means he has a story about everyone and everything that gets mentioned from Nicholas Parsons to Stewart Lee and Jack Benny to Richard Pryor. He also comes up with the best answer yet to the Keith Allen Question (as it is known in parliament). So just sit back and listen to a comedy legend (which is pretty much that all Rich does in this episode) and find out who's really the king of Edinburgh. Edward Aczel is on hand for five minutes of stand-up and Rich has just been offered an advert where he'd have to live in a perspex box for three days (he may not take it). What a lovely way to spend the afternoon.

Chatting to chair Al Senter, the inimitable Nicholas Parsons showed that the oldest gameshow host ever still retains his famous ability to entertain.

Chatting to chair Al Senter, the inimitable Nicholas Parsons showed that the oldest gameshow host ever still retains his famous ability to entertain. A sold out event packed with fans, the British legend discussed life in the public eye to an enthusiastic audience.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is Nicholas Parsons. Actor, quizmaster, cabaret performer, straight man, panel show host and fully-qualified marine mechanical engineer to boot; spanning more than 60 years his professional credits defy classification and flout convention. Yet it's not just the duration of his showbiz career that's exceptional but the fact that he made it on stage at all. From well-to-do parents, his family had a "neurotic dread of the dissolute thespian life" and did their utmost to thwart his budding ambition. Sickly, dyslexic and with an intermittent stutter he wasn't an obvious star in the making, but as he himself puts it - "The joy of performing is that you overcome the insecurity of your nature and are reassured by the reaction of the audience". Nicholas Parsons reflects on his role as the comic straight man over the years, firstly for Arthur Haynes in the 1950s and 1960s, and then as the consummate host of the long-running radio quiz Just a Minute. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Children Will Listen by Barbra Streisand Book: Oxford Anthology of English Poetry by John Wain Luxury: Portable radio with an endless supply of batteries.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is Nicholas Parsons. Actor, quizmaster, cabaret performer, straight man, panel show host and fully-qualified marine mechanical engineer to boot; spanning more than 60 years his professional credits defy classification and flout convention. Yet it's not just the duration of his showbiz career that's exceptional but the fact that he made it on stage at all. From well-to-do parents, his family had a "neurotic dread of the dissolute thespian life" and did their utmost to thwart his budding ambition. Sickly, dyslexic and with an intermittent stutter he wasn't an obvious star in the making, but as he himself puts it - "The joy of performing is that you overcome the insecurity of your nature and are reassured by the reaction of the audience". Nicholas Parsons reflects on his role as the comic straight man over the years, firstly for Arthur Haynes in the 1950s and 1960s, and then as the consummate host of the long-running radio quiz Just a Minute. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Children Will Listen by Barbra Streisand Book: Oxford Anthology of English Poetry by John Wain Luxury: Portable radio with an endless supply of batteries.

THOS INTERVIEWS Nicholas Parsons and Jon, Nick and Dom discuss the Sweeney Todd Trailer.