1. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?
Aug 17, 2026 · 28m
Summary
Host Sue Perkins welcomes guests Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Giles Brandreth, and Rachel Paris for a game of Just a Minute. The panel attempts to speak for 60 seconds on topics like blind dates, teething problems, and Sherlock Holmes without hesitating, repeating, or deviating. The episode features witty banter, strategic challenges, and humorous anecdotes, culminating in Giles Brandreth winning the tightly contested match.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Round 1: Advice for a blind date
Round 1: Teething problems
Round 1: I refuse to go back to...
Round 1: The last time I made a citizen's arrest
Ad break and podcast promo
Round 2: I channeled my inner Sherlock Holmes
Round 2: How much wood would a woodchuck chuck
Round 2: My phone knows too much about me
Round 3: Sorry to bother you
Final round: I couldn't believe what Sue Perkins said about
Final scores and winner announcement
Outro and podcast promotions
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