Just a Minute 2026: The Complete Series 96 & 97

Synopsis

Sue Perkins chairs two more sixty-second series from 2026The BBC’s longest-running panel game is back for another year of contestants being challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition on any subject that comes up on the cards.Laugh-out-loud as the panel twist their tongues around topics including ‘if I were invisible for one hour’, double denim, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Anne Boleyn and ‘caught in the act’. Amongst other things, Sue asks the contestants ‘what would you do if you were Doctor Who for a day?’ and the all-important question - ‘what's in your bumbag?’Comedians Catherine Bohart and Chris Cantrill have their debut, but how do they do? What are Lucy's thoughts on Taylor Swift and why is Zoe not as cool as a cucumber? And, for a treat, we get to hear Julian's pitch to be the next James Bond. Can this team of hotshot improv whizzes avoid trips, slips, stutters and hiccups to gain the glory of a perfect, uninterrupted minute?Starring some of the biggest names in comedy including Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Julian Carey, Tony Hawks and Josie Lawrence Just a Minute is a must for any fans of BBC Radio’s classic panel shows such as The News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.Cast and creditsDevised by Ian MessiterChaired by Sue PerkinsProduced by Georgia KeatingProduction Coordinator Sarah Nicholls & Jodie CharmanSound Editor Marc WillcoxExecutive Producer James RobinsonAdditional material by Ruth Husko & Angela ChannellSeries 96 featuring: Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons, Chris Cantrill, Cariad Lloyd, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph, Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth, Emma Sidi, Desiree BurchSeries 97 featuring: Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Rachel Parris, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Desiree Burch, Cariad Lloyd, Julian Clary, Zoe Lyons, Catherine Bohart and Paterson Joseph©2027 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2027 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd