I am in a profession that retires you. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Radio 4 has announced it will broadcast a tribute to Parsons at 18:30 GMT on Tuesday. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. His mental and verbal agility kept the iconic radio 4 programme Just A Minute going from the time he chaired the pilot, through to today. Certainly, he loved the limelight as all actors do but he was reserved, polite and charming with everyone he met. BBC Radio 4's Just A Minute is a long-running and popular panel game where guests are asked to speak for a full minute on a single subject without hesitation, deviation or repetition. Tribute Archive Nicholas Parsons obituary Actor and broadcaster known for presenting Sale of the Century and Just a Minute, all without hesitation, repetition or deviation Tuesday January 28 2020, 12.00pm , The Times When introducing the show, Brandreth said: 'After 50 years at the helm, [he] quite rightly thinks he should be allowed a day off.'. Nicholas passed away in the early hours of the 28th of January after a short illness at the age of 96. (September 2013), 'I get quite resentful when people ask if I am going to retire. In 2012, he celebrated the 45th anniversary of Just a Minute - in which celebrity guests strive to talk about a subject for 60 seconds 'without hesitation, repetition or deviation' with a TV version broadcast by BBC2. The building was deserted. 'The sheer delight knowing that Nicholas was in your audience was something that 'lifted' our spirits at the fringe - despite his age and workload he came to see HEAPS of comedy shows and sat and chatted with us afterwards - nobody else that famous did that for us. WebPlease join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Nicholas Brandon Parsons on this permanent online memorial. 'Nicholas was the embodiment of Just A Minute, and his chairmanship was always very fair and very honest. Christopher Nicholas Parsons was born on 10 October 1923 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, the son of a GP. He described himself in his autobiography as "the unconventional child of conventional parents". Nick and Kayla were married on August 14, 2009. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. BBC Radio 4's Just A Minute is a long-running and popular panel game where guests are asked to speak for a full minute on a single subject without hesitation, deviation or repetition. There's still time to send flowers to Isabella Alta Ann Parsons's service. He engaged with everyone of all social levels and was gracious and grateful to his fans and admirers for their unremitting support and affection. A stunning achievement: never scripted, always immaculate. From comedian's sidekick to great institution, via Sale of the Century & much more. Parsons first fronted Just a Minute, where panellists have to speak for one minute without hesitation, from its inception in 1967. The broadcaster, who had been married to his second wife Ann since 1995 and received a CBE in 2014 for services to charity, become a television regular on The Benny Hill Show following his acting debut in 1946. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. I learned that being a straight man. What struck me most about Nicholas even then, was his incredible hunger for life and brilliant, fast brain that assimilated information so speedily. ', BBC presenter Andrew Neil added: 'So sad to learn of the death of Nicholas Parsons, though at 96 it was a pretty impressive innings., 'I last saw him a year ago and he was in great form. WebELLSWORTH Helen Ploutz, 91, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 in Ellsworth, KS. Nicholas Parsons's friend Dame Esther Rantzen today led tributes to the Just a Minute host as she said it was a 'mystery' why he was never knighted, after he died aged 96 surrounded by his family after a short illness. ', And Good Omens writer Neil Gaiman said: 'Heartbroken. "His continued delight at being a part of showbusiness should be an inspiration to us all! So sad. Are you sure you want to turn off notifications on this notice? Parsons had originally wanted to be a panellist but the BBC insisted his experience as a comedy straight man made him ideal for the position of chairman. Nicholas Dale Deathriage died October 11, 2021. ', Another comedian, Russell Kane, also tweeted: 'Really sad about Nicholas Parsons. Pre-plan a Funeral or Cremation . View Houston obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Houston, Texas, updated Parsons had hosted Radio 4's Just A Minute since its inception Parsons said he was 'flattered and delighted' to be awarded a CBE for his charitable work in December 2013. I was thrilled to have been able to work with Nicholas Parsons on Good Omens., 'I sort of directed him, but the direction was basically 'You're Nicholas Parsons so do that'. She was born July 17, 1931 in Tolstoy, SD to John and Lydia (Lout) Wolff. Read about our approach to external linking. ), RIP Nicholas Parsons. Plan a Funeral or Cremation. He tweeted: 'Oh no. "Nicholas always brought his sharp wit, brilliant poise and warmth to everything he did - but particularly as host of Just A Minute where his excellence shone in each episode without hesitation, deviation or repetition.". Parsons celebrates his 96th birthday at Grosvenor House in London last October alongside Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes 6710 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611, Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest Chapel 6710 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611, Mountain View Memorial Park 7 Duncan Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690. After it was announced that Just A Minute presenter Nicholas Parsons has passed away after a short illness, his friend and Radio 1 DJ Tony Blackburn paid tribute Nicholas Parsons was truly the kindest and most generous person I've ever worked with. It will also air Nicholas Parsons in Conversation with Paul Merton at 11pm., Nicholas Parsons celebrates his 96th birthday with his second wife, Ann, at Grosvenor House in London in October 2019, Parsons with hostesses (from left) Caro Greenwood, Sophie Batchelor, Laura Beaumont, Christine Owen and Eunice Derry in the long-running ITV game show Sale Of The Century in June1978, Nicholas Parsons had been married to his second wife, Ann, since 1995. His mental and verbal agility kept the iconic Radio 4 programme Just A Minute going from the time he chaired the pilot, through to today. The award was presented by Kathy Lette in 2003, Nicholas Parsons with his wife Annie after receiving a OBE from the Queen at a Investiture ceremony in Buckingham Palace, London in 2004, Nicholas Parsons, presenter for BBC's Just A Minute in 2005, Nicholas Parsons at the British Academy Television Craft Awards held at The Brewery, London in 2012, Presenter Stephen Fry (with Nicholas Parsons, who won The Gold Award, at the Sony Radio Academy Awards, at the Grosvenor House Hotel in 2012, Chris Evans with Nicholas Parsons, who won The Gold Award, at the Sony Radio Academy Awards, at the Grosvenor House Hotel in 2012, Nicholas Parsons attends a tribute lunch for Graham Norton hosted by The Lady Taverners at the Dorchester Hotel, London in 2013, Nicholas Parsons, entertainer and broadcaster, at the FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival 2017, Nicholas Parsons attends the TV Choice Awards in 2018, Nicholas Parsons celebrates his birthday as Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends a reception hosted by Gyles Brandreth, President of the Oscar Wilde Society, to mark the anniversary of the author's birth at the Grosvenor House London in 2019, Nicholas Parsons with his wife Ann Reynolds attend The Oldie of the Year Awards in 2019. raham Norton and Neil Gaiman are among those who have paid tribute to broadcaster Nicholas Parsons, who has died at the age of 96. Unrivalled continuity, professionalism and commitment. Comedian Rachel Parris tweeted an anecdote about Parsons from the Chortle comedy awards in 2016. I am sure he will be missed. I feel so lucky that my British friend introduced your show to me. Farewell x. On my fortieth, at the private room upstairs at the Ivy restaurant, Nicholas patiently listened to speeches then stood up and delivered his own very risqu and hilarious off the cuff words, wickedly mentioning how thankful he was that a self op studio had united us!Last year, Annie, he and I met for lunch in St Johns Wood. View And for that I will always love him. He was a regular guest on television and radio comedy shows, and in 1999 he took his comedy chat show The Nicholas Parsons Happy Hour to the Edinburgh Festival, returning to the event in years that followed. "You can't take yourself seriously. His legacy will live on with over 50 years of laughter-filled shows and the lasting friendships he made through his extraordinary career in show business. Kind and professional and a pleasure to work with. All Right Reserved 2014 Total IT Software Solutions Pvt. What a life', 'Very few people have done so much to entertain audiences over the decades, and no one deserves to be called a broadcasting legend more than Nicholas Parsons', 'So sad to learn of the death of Nicholas Parsons, though at 96 it was a pretty impressive innings', 'Without hesitation, deviation or repetition I'd like to say that Nicholas Parsons was a broadcasting giant who proved that the straight man could be the real star of comedy', 'Oh no. Parsons married his second wife Ann Reynolds in 1995, and had two children from his first marriage to Denise Bryer. "Nicholas passed away in the early hours of the 28th of January," said a statement issued by his agent Jean Diamond. However, his annual star turn at the Fringe was cancelled in 2019 after Parsons was admitted to hospital. He said he did it because it was fun. 'The next day, Nicholas Parsons called to make sure everything was all right and ask if we needed anything. Thrown into a tough working environment, he was forced to resort to jokes and impersonations to win over the Glasgow shipbuilders who regarded him as a posh boy. I sort of directed him, but the direction was basically "You're Nicholas Parsons so do that." He overcame a stammer, he was extraordinarily versatile, being the perfect straight man for famous comics to appearing in black suspenders in the Rocky Horror Show to delighting full houses at the Edinburgh Festival to his most recent role as King Rat of the Water Rats charity. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. WebA funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 7th 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest Chapel (6710 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC He is survived by his wife, Kayla Deathriage and three children, Ellery, Max and Hank of Austin, Texas. Sympathies to his family. Nicholas Dale Deathriage died October 11, 2021. Later stars like Paul Merton and Stephen Fry kept the regular audience of two million listeners entertained while Parsons, who never missed a recording in the first five decades that he fronted the show, remained the butt of a series of gentle jokes. His energy, fun and enthusiasm for the charity will be great missed.'. He presented ITV's 'Sale of the Century' which was made by Anglia Television for 12 years from 1971 to 1983. He also appeared on the Benny Hill Show for several years after joining in 1969 and also fronted ITV game show Sale of the Century. A wonderful man who brought so much fun, charm, wit & pleasure to so many millions of people over so many decades. LONDON British broadcaster Nicholas Parsons, who hosted the witty, wordy radio program Just a Minute for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 96. Muskogee Phoenix & Times-Democrat Monday December 2,1991 (7-B) Pg.7 Section-B Parsons was best known for Just A Minute, in which panelists Families can raise charitable donations in Comic roles proved to be a speciality and he became resident comedian at the Windmill Theatre in London after working on the cabaret circuit in the 1950s. (December 2010), 'I don't know if men go bonkers in middle age. Nicholas Parsons described himself in his autobiography as "the unconventional child of conventional parents". He invited me to an edition of Just a Minute. We provide complete 24*7 Maintenance and Support Services that help customers to maximize their technology investments for optimal business value and to meet there challenges proficiently. Graham Norton led the tributes on social media, writing: "The sound of the final whistle. He gave 100 per cent to everything he did. He was utterly charming and faultlessly professional. You were an inspiration', 'The end of an era. She was loved deeply by her family and will be greatly missed. Its a career truly to celebrate and a man to celebrate, he told the BBC. Thanks you so much for the millions of smiles down through the years. Nicholas Parsons hosted Just a Minute from its inception in 1967. You can search by first or last name, state Thank you for being part of#GoodOmens.'. Freud was the grandson of Sigmund Freud, and his funeral took place on Friday, which would have been his 85th birthday. Paul Merton, who worked with Parsons on Just A Minute, said in a statement: "He was always upbeat, and loved to work. Kind and professional and a pleasure to work with. WebHe presented ITV's 'Sale of the Century' which was made by He was 80 years old. I'm so sorry that I want to go to Just a Minute but I can't make it. BPG chairman Jake Kanter said of Parsons: 'His warmth, sharp wit and clear-headed determinations in rooms full of fast-talking show offs have kept him at the top of his game.'. This account already exists. (PA ), You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. "I will miss him greatly as a friend, particularly as I thought he would be around forever. He would go the extra mile to engage with fans and spent patient time doing charity work and helping those in need. Helen spent her early adult years waitressing at cafes in McLaughlin. "As a good straight man," he once said, "you know how to throw out the lines so the comic will have a good springboard to come back. Unrivalled continuity, professionalism & commitment. https://t.co/gR5IFtnbak. What a remarkable life and career.'. Just A Minute to Doctor Who: Nicholas Parsons in pictures, Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, Messages reveal battle over UK Covid policy, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. And humour. Ten years previously, Parsons received an OBE for services to drama and broadcasting. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. December 15, 1989 - January 5, 2022, Nicholas Loren (Nick) Parsons passed away on January 5, 2022 in Kingwood, West Virg Share Memories & Support the Family. Ltd. Design & Developed by:Total IT Software Solutions Pvt. Families, friends, neighbours, colleagues etc can pay tribute and messages of condolence online free of charge forever. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Send Flowers Plant a Tree. He gave 100% to everything he did. 'He was funny and kind in person and wonderful company. He described himself in his autobiography as "the unconventional child of conventional parents". And then he received his OBE and I was honoured to be invited to the intimate dinner afterwards. They are pictured together on January 16, 2019. Having reliable, timely support is essential for uninterrupted business operations. His father's patients included the Thatcher family, although there is no definitive proof, as has been suggested, that Dr Parsons delivered the future prime minister. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Isabella Alta Ann Parsons (Greenville, South Carolina), who passed away on February 22, 2023. Others who shared tributes included actor Richard E. Grant, comedian Chris Addison, and writer/broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. I remember thinking how ridiculous it all was, especially as there was no one around to help and, in that moment, found myself quietly shaking with giggles. Just A Minute panellist Gyles Brandreth described it as "the end of an era". It was only the second time he had missed a taping in the panel show's 52-year history. Julia McKenzie, creative director at BBC Studios Audio which produces Just a Minute, said: 'Nicholas was such a smart and passionate man who cared deeply about his radio show and Radio 4 and its devoted listeners. Funeral arrangement under the care of Marietta and Collins Funeral Homes. Rip. She married John Ploutz, Jr. on April 9, 1953 in McLaughlin, SD. I sort of directed him, but the direction was basically "You're Nicholas Parsons so do that." I thought he, and the twinkle in his eyes, would go on forever. He found TV fame appearing with comic Arthur Haynes in his ITV show in the early 1960s, and he was also a regular on The Benny Hill Show. What is cuckooing and why do people want it to be criminalised? Humour has sustained me.' 2023 BBC. Having fun. You were an inspiration. His other TV appearances include The Comic Strip Presents and Have I Got News For You. Nicholas Parsons was truly the kindest and most generous person Ive ever worked with. Parsons was fanatical about cricket, both as a player and supporter, and was a president of the Lord's Taverners. And actor Stephen Fry was keen to point out how naturally funny Parsons was on Just A Minute. ", Stephen Fry tweeted: "He ruled Just A Minute for Just a Lifetime. TV host Was always lovely and encouraging. Tributes flood in for Nicholas Parsons after his death at 96 - as friend Esther Rantzen says it's a 'mystery' why he was not honoured Nicholas Parsons was best "Nicholas was the embodiment of Just A Minute, and his chairmanship was always very fair and very honest. And comedian Rachel Parris tweeted an anecdote about Parsons from the Chortle comedy awards in 2016. Just A Minute panellist Gyles Brandreth described it as "the end of an era". Nicholas gave me a steely glance and asked what was so funny. Broadcaster Andrew Neil added: "So sad to learn of the death of Nicholas Parsons, though at 96 it was a pretty impressive innings. British actor and TV and radio presenter Nicholas Parsons has died this week, having hosted Sale Of The Century, Just A Minute and Have I Got News For You (June 2015), 'I have a very weak stomach. Both programmes were first broadcast to mark 50 years of Just A Minute. In a statement issued on the Lord's Taverners website, they said: 'Everyone at the Lord's Taverners is saddened to hear of the passing of Nicholas Parsons, CBE. Unrivalled continuity, professionalism & commitment. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 7th 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest Chapel (6710 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611). He ruled Just a Minute for Just a Lifetime. Last Tuesday the sad news of Nicholas Parsonss death was announced. Parsons had hosted Radio 4's Just A Minute since its inception in 1967. He was a superman and a great entertainer. Nicholas Parsons gone? Find the obituary of Nicholas Parsons (1977 - 2018) from Holyoke, MA. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. (August 2009), 'We are rogues and vagabonds waiting by the phone, there to hire for our talents. "His charm, inventive intellect and ability to create laughs were unsurpassed. Graham Norton led the tributes on social media, writing: "The sound of the final whistle. I got there early and booked two tables knowing that hed reject one. We managed to hear the booming voice of the presenter and loud music but when Nicholas attempted to speak, nothing could be heard the other end. On his 90th birthday we gave him a Superman Dressing Gown which he told me he loved. But his impressions were featured in a radio show and, following performances with amateur concert parties after the Second World War, he moved into acting - working in rep at Bromley in Kent. A wonderful entertainer and, by all accounts, a gentleman too. ", Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, Messages reveal battle over UK Covid policy, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. He said at the time that he would save celebrations for his day at the palace, joking that his 90th had been enthusiastically marked. LONDON (Reuters) - British broadcaster Nicholas Parsons, who hosted BBC radio 4s Just A Minute game show for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 96 after a short illness, his agent said on Tuesday. He would only entrust me to help organise his showbiz parties and so I handled his 60 years in showbiz affair at the Athenaeum when I was nearly nine months pregnant, and years later, his 90th birthday. He was my Dads best man and they remained friends thereafter. "He was with his beloved family who will miss him enormously and who wish to thank the wonderful staff at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital.". He will be greatly missed by us all, as well as the many, many listeners who he entertained so brilliantly.. Nicholas Parsons' early acting experience as a comedy straight man made him ideal as the unflappable presenter of one of BBC Radio 4's longest-running programmes, Just A Minute. WebView The Guestbook For Nicholas Parsons of Rockford, Illinois. The room was cacophonous, everyone was talking over the winners as usual, all night, until Nicholas Parsons won an award, and a reverent hush fell over the whole room followed by a thunderous standing ovation. I had recently graduated and my boss asked me to meet Nicholas, a supporter of the charity, at Broadcasting House early one morning. Read about our approach to external linking. Enter your email address to recieve a notification for any new activity on this notice. Share your thoughts and memories of Nicholas. Parsons, host of BBC Radio 4's Just a Minute, was surrounded by his family when he died in the early hours of Tuesday, his agent confirmed in a statement. | REUTERS/Andrew Winning. (August 2014), 'Why do people use the word 'kids'? What a life.. Each week, Parsons tried, sometimes unsuccessfully, to keep a bevy of celebrity panellists in check including Paul Merton, Derek Nimmo, Sheila Hancock and the show's undoubted scene-stealer, Kenneth Williams. Born in Virginia and raised in Haymarket VA, he is survived by brothers Zachary, Re Families can raise charitable donations in memory of their loved one with payments made directly to the charities. Services are Private. Nicholas Parsons gone? Click or call (800) 729-8809. I will miss him greatly as a friend, particularly as I thought he would be around forever. Good Omens writer Neil Gaiman tweeted: Heartbroken. Parsons had hosted Radio 4's Just A Minute since its inception in 1967. Nicholas was born in Marion, Indiana, the son of Jam Nicholas Parsons was such a lovely man - and so versatile: actor, entertainer, writer, TV star & radio host without equal, but for me, most of all, friend., 'I knew him for more than 50 years: he was simply the best. He was also a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe where his Nicholas Parsons' Happy Hour featured his own stand-up routine and a series of guests, many of them budding performers encouraged by Parsons. Moving to London, he worked in repertory, cabaret, on the West End stage, and at the Windmill Theatre as a comic. 'His huge contribution to Childline and The Silver Line has made a huge difference transforming the lives of children and older people, and he has been a valued supporter for the Lord's Taverners and many other charities. Among his many charitable commitments, he had a long association with the Grand Order of Water Rats and the Lord's Taverners, for which he served as president. 'I received the letter two months ago and was told to keep quiet about it or it might be taken away so my wife and I kept quiet about it,' he revealed. 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Nicholas Lee ParsonsMuncie - Nicholas Lee Parsons, 60, of Muncie, went home to be with the Lord, on July 31, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. (November 2014), 'The open-necked shirt is really rather ugly. BBC director general Tony Hall said: "Very few people have done so much to entertain audiences over the decades, and no one deserves to be called a broadcasting legend more than Nicholas Parsons. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. ", "The subject is Nicholas Parsons": That time when the Just A Minute contestants had to speak about the host. Mohit Bakaya, controller of BBC Radio 4, added: 'Nicholas Parsons was one of the greats, a first class broadcaster and an icon in the world of British comedy. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. Huge love to his wife Annie and his whole family. He was an all-round good egg: constant, honest, honorable, loving and human. BBC Director-General Tony Hall said: Very few people have done so much to entertain audiences over the decades, and no one deserves to be called a broadcasting legend more than Nicholas Parsons. That made me worse and I had to gulp down guffaws, fortunately just as we managed to go live. He was also successful away from the microphone. Actor Stephen Fry tweeted: Oh no. Unrivalled continuity, professionalism and commitment. Mohit Bakaya, controller of BBC Radio 4, said: "Nicholas Parsons was one of the greats, a first class broadcaster and an icon in the world of British comedy. Fellow BBC presenters lined up to pay tribute, with Graham Norton saying his death was 'the sound of the final whistle', referring to the end of a round on Just A Minute, and Nick Robinson calling him a 'broadcasting giant'. Parsons made an extraordinary contribution to film, TV and radio over a 74-year career which saw him host the BBC Radio 4 programme since its inception in 1967 and the long-running ITV game show Sale Of The Century. I'm bonkers half the time anyway, so I didn't notice much.' She said: 'The room was cacophonous, everyone was talking over the winners as usual, all night, until Nicholas Parsons won an award, and a reverent hush fell over the whole room followed by a thunderous standing ovation. Nicholas, you dear man, what a full life you lived - you really did bring much wit and joy to us all and we thank you for that - we miss you. The audience gave him a standing ovation and he stood on stage with pink cheeks like a little boy who had just won the school talent contest. Rest in Peace. NICHOLAS PARSONS "Nic" Cherished son of John and Crystal Parsons, passed away unexpectedly June 11, 2015 at age 17. He will be greatly missed by us all, as well as the many, many listeners who he entertained so brilliantly.'. The broadcast was episode eight of series 85, and it was last broadcast on Radio 4 Extra on October 1 last year., Today, his agent Jean Diamond said: 'Nicholas passed away in the early hours of January 28 after a short illness at the age of 96. Rip, Always loved nicholas. RIP, you gent.'. It isn't.' Illness prevented him taking up an offer to join the merchant navy during the war but, by this time, he had begun taking small parts in local theatres around Glasgow where he also did impressions. Instead, a few strings were pulled through family contacts and he joined a shipbuilding company on Clydeside to train as an engineer. What a legend. Last summer we met for the last time, though we stayed in touch by email. Broadcaster Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96 after a short illness, his agent has confirmed. "Nicholas was the embodiment of Just A Minute, and his chairmanship was always very fair and very honest. He clocked up numerous acting and comedy parts, but he was best known for his years as question master of TV quiz Sale Of The Century and for his role as host of BBC Radio 4's Just A Minute, which he was still presenting well into his 90s. He was due to perform four sold-out shows. 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