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Julian Clary, Stephen Fry, Paul Merton and, making his first appearance, actor David Tennant try their hand at speaking without repetition, hesitation or deviation.

It's the return of Radio 4's classic panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak on a given subject for a minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

This series, the guests include Jenny Eclair, Stephen Fry, Sheila Hancock, Robin Ince Paul Merton, Graham Norton, and trying his hand at the game for the first time, the tenth doctor, David Tennant.

Recorded at the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Radio Theatre and Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, this long running and popular series enters its 47th year with the same wonderful host, Nicholas Parsons.

Kicking off this first episode in the series are Julian Clary, Stephen Fry, Paul Merton and David Tennant who makes his first impressive appearance on the show. Subjects include Exit, Pursued by a Bear, which is Shakespeare's most famous stage direction.

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Mon 16 Feb 2015 22:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Nicholas Parsons
Panellist Julian Clary
Panellist Stephen Fry
Panellist Paul Merton
Panellist David Tennant

Broadcasts

  • Mon 9 Feb 2015 18:30
  • Sun 15 Feb 2015 12:04
  • Mon 16 Feb 2015 07:30
  • Mon 16 Feb 2015 22:00

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