About this episode

This episode features tough subjects and comedic moments in the first episode of series 97 of Just a Minute.

We're back with a bang this week with some of our toughest subjects to date. They include my advice for a blind date, I refuse to go back to..., and the last time I made a citizen's arrest. Plus who makes the classic repetition mistake of saying BBC? This Comedy of the Week features the first episode of series 97 of Just a Minute. Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Rachel Parris, Gyles Brandreth Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Production Manager: Katie Baum Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Angela Channell An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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