ISIHAC vs Nicholas Parsons (and Lionel Blair)
Hello,
I've been listening to "I'm Sorry, I Haven't a Clue" for the past several weeks and I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on why Nicholas Parsons became the butt of Humphrey's (and later Jack's) jokes. I know it's all in good fun, but why him specifically? He seems like such a likable person. It's a little bit easier to understand making Lionel Blair a punchline, though. :)
[1995] Just a Minute - Adaptation of the Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons. The object of the game is for panellists to talk for sixty seconds on a given subject, "without hesitation, repetition or deviation". Featuring Tony Slattery, Dale Winton, Mariella Frostrup and Tony Banks. youtube.com/watch?v=miwD-…
[1960] Four Feather Falls - Gerry Anderson puppet series. It's set in the fictitious late 19th-century Western town of Four Feather Falls and features the adventures of its sheriff, Tex Tucker (Nicholas Parsons). E11: "Jail Break", a $500 reward is offered for desperado Zack Morrill. youtube.com/watch?v=olEMx…
Enough! The Beeb is having a total grief orgy. Nicholas Parsons was a far greater loss and we weathered that fine.
[1992] A Bit of Fry and Laurie - When Timothy is called into his father's study for a word, it is revealed to him that he is the chosen one and he must set out to kill Pewnack the Destroyer - who lives in Saffron Walden. With Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Morwenna Banks and Nicholas Parsons. dailymotion.com/video/x2k…
Sharing the tribute to Nicholas Parsons
Did anyone listen to the programmes broadcast on BBC Radio 4 last Saturday in tribute to Nicholas Parsons?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p00fzl7j/2020/10/10#evening
I remember him only from Just A Minute and loved the show.
Edit: To give more detail, this was on what would have been his 97th birthday and covers lots of shows he appeared in, including one of Paul Merton's favourite episodes of JAM. I don't know why he always won. I'd love to share memories of him here!
BBC radio host Nicholas Parsons dies bbc.co.uk/news/entertainm…
BBC radio host Nicholas Parsons dies bbc.co.uk/news/entertainm…
Who should replace Nicholas Parsons on Just A Minute?
Of course, Parsons is irreplaceable but, if there were a new series, who should take the chair?
[1967] Just a Minute – First episode of the popular radio comedy panel show, in which contestants must speak about a given subject for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Panellists are Derek Nimmo, Clement Freud, Wilma Ewart and Beryl Reid. Presented by Nicholas Parsons. youtube.com/watch?v=VfYpU…
Nicholas Parsons (host of Just A Minute) has died at the age of 96 bbc.com/news/entertainmen…
[1999] Just a Minute - Adaptation of the Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons. The object of the game is for panellists to talk for sixty seconds on a given subject, "without hesitation, repetition or deviation". Featuring guests Isla Blair, Linda Smith, Gyles Brandreth and Gary Wilmot. youtube.com/watch?v=Ug7ef…
[1987] Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door - A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit-gang and an axe-murderer - Mr. Jolly. Starring Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Peter Cook, Nicholas Parsons, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French and directed by Stephen Frears. vimeo.com/155074064
BBC radio host Nicholas Parsons dies bbc.co.uk/news/entertainm…
Nicholas Parsons, host of "Just a Minute", dies at 96 twitter.com/BBCBreaking/s…
BBC radio host Nicholas Parsons dies - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/entertainm…
[1960] Four Feather Falls - Gerry Anderson puppet series.It is set in the fictitious late 19th-century Western town of Four Feather Falls and features the adventures of its sheriff, Tex Tucker (Nicholas Parsons). E06: Pedro and Fernando try to steal Tex's magical feathers - with disastrous results. dailymotion.com/video/x4l…
Nicholas Parsons, host of Just a Minute, dies aged 96 theguardian.com/tv-and-ra…
50 years of Just A Minute is on Radio 4 right now, utter shame that Nicholas Parsons is dead
Festival Stalwart Nicholas Parsons Has Died bbc.co.uk/news/entertainm…
RHLSTP #218: Nicholas Parsons youtube.com/watch?v=QN6LK…
RIP Nicholas Parsons (via Doctor Who Official on Twitter) mobile.twitter.com/bbcdoc…
Benny Hill straight men Nicholas Parsons and Henry McGee both passed away on Jan 28th
Nicholas Parsons has died aged 96
Long serving host of Just a Minute Nicholas Parsons has died, a legend. RIP :(
Thought this was relevant for Ashens too because I read he was also host of the 'Live from Norwich' Quiz of the Week (remember the voice on Stuart's streams?)
[1982] Sale of the Century - "And now, from Norwich, it's the quiz of the week". Game show based on a US game show of the same name. Hosted by Nicholas Parsons. youtube.com/watch?v=PvbkA…
'The subject is... Nicholas Parsons' bbc.co.uk/news/av/enterta…
[1990] Fifteen to One - General knowledge quiz show presented and produced by William G. Stewart. This celebrity episode features, amongst others, Richard Whiteley, Nicholas Parsons, Barry Cryer, Claire Rayner, Jan Leeming, Carol Vorderman, Bob Holness and Rory McGrath. youtube.com/watch?v=mYsjO…
[1982] Just a Minute - Edition featuring the original 'classic line-up' of Peter Jones, Clement Freud, Derek Nimmo and Kenneth Williams. As ever the chairman is Nicholas Parsons. youtube.com/watch?v=XQYSS…
Nicholas Parsons has left the planet
One of the best narrators I have seen, for the stage show in the UK, albeit this was back in the 90s.
Sadly he passed away (in his 90s) earlier today.
I remember being very surprised to see him in the role, as I thought of him as a bit old-fashioned, but he was brilliant - and his legs looked fantastic in fishnets!
[1999] Just a Minute - A panel of four celebrities are given a subject on which they have to speak for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Hosted by Nicholas Parsons (R.I.P.) and featuring Linda Smith, Wendy Richard, Peter Jones and Pam Ayres. reddit.com/r/oldbritishte…
"I would like to spend an evening with Nicholas Parsons because... 'Never, ever, ever, bloody anything ever'"?
We're sad to report that Nicholas Parsons has died. He was part of the sereal 'The Curse of Fenric' in 1989 💙💙 bbc.in/3aMFL2p
[1987] Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door - A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit-gang and an axe-murderer - Mr. Jolly. Starring Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Peter Cook, Nicholas Parsons, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French and directed by Stephen Frears. vimeo.com/155074064
Two seedy male escorts (Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson) receive notice to 'take out Nicholas Parsons. vimeo.com/155074064
50 Years of Just a Minute - Nicholas Parsons in Conversation with Paul Merton drive.google.com/open?id=…
Nicholas Parsons gets a huge laugh unintentionally: “Put it in your mouth, Darling” 😂😂😂 bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01j…
Gyles Brandreth is hosting Just A Minute. Deeply concerned for Nicholas Parsons' health and well-being.
Nicholas Parsons, host of Just a Minute, dies aged 96
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/jan/28/nicholas-parsons-host-of-just-a-minute-dies-aged-96
Conservative MP Alan B'Stard appears on Nicholas Parsons morning game show "What's the Question?" (from The New Statesman) youtu.be/QkCFVbeXLfs
Broadcasting Legend Nicholas Parsons Dies, Aged 96; End of an era. huffingtonpost.co.uk/entr…
[1983] Sale of the Century - And now, from Norwich, it's the quiz of the week. Prizes include a Chinese rug and a video recorder. Presented by Nicholas Parsons (R.I.P.) and featuring contestant Daphne Fowler (formerly of Eggheads). youtube.com/watch?v=1pj3X…
Sleeper - Sale Of The Century (Video 1996 RIP Nicholas Parsons) youtu.be/Qd-RGXPQGbQ
Nicholas Parsons dies at 96 after a short illness bbc.co.uk/news/entertainm…
Nicholas Parsons misses first episode of Just a Minute in 50 years bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-443…
[1960] Four Feather Falls - Third puppet series produced by Gerry Anderson. The series is set in the fictitious late 19th-century Western town of Four Feather Falls, Kansas, and features the adventures of its sheriff, Tex Tucker (Nicholas Parsons R.I.P.). First episode. youtube.com/watch?v=a1kCf…
'Broadcasting legend' Nicholas Parsons dies aged 96 bbc.com/news/entertainmen…
50 years of Just A Minute is on Radio 4 right now, utter shame that Nicholas Parsons is dead
