Nicholas Parsons.

Isn't he in his 80s??

He was born in October, 1923, so he is coming up for 89. Still as sharp and funny as ever.

Yes ...the BBC recently ??? did a televised series of 'Just a minute' ...he looked frail but voice was strong and mind was very alert.

gosh, how long has Just a Minute been going? has he exceeded record set by people like Roy Plomley and Alistair Cook?

It has been going for 45 years and he has not missed a single programme.

I really like Nicholas Parsons, first remember him as the straight man for comedian Arthur Haynes (up to me neck in muck and bullets!)

I think the record for any presenter might go to Sir Patrick Moore for The Sky at Night. I used to like him, but I think he has some very out-dated opinons on women! I do like his programmes, though.

Good old Nicholas! If I get to his age hope I have a mind as alert!

I often listen to Just a Minute. Can hardly believe Nicholas P is as old as that.

Des O'Connor also looks very good for his age. Poor old Engelbert looks like a corpse that has had the attentions of a mortician.

So 'Please release me, let me go' takes on a new meaning for Engelbert then?

Greatnan, Mr P and I noticed that, (Nicholas sounding as if he had a cold) about 3 weeks ago, then in the next edition transmitted he sounded fine, then back to the cold. I'm pretty sure that they record 2 or 3 episodes at each location, but then trnamit them in a different order so that the same guests don't appear to be on for too long at a time?

I think you are right, Phoenix - they do the same with Countdown. I suppose it is more economical to film a few episodes at the same time.
I do think older people, no matter how fit they are, should be careful about colds and flu. (I am not an older person, of course!)

Digressing slightly, but only slightly, surely we should be due a series of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue"? The dear late Humph was brilliant but I do think that Jack Dee has done a very good job so far.

Please don't get me wrong, I do enjoy "Just a Minute", but feel that a series of ISIHAC must be overdue!

Aww! saw Humph in an open air concert the summer before he died. he was a great wit and musician

I think ISIHAC will be back for a new series in the Autumn - the official site says they run two series a year, so perhaps there will be another series in the sumer too. I am always amazed at the double entendres they get away with, about 'Samantha'.

I hate to be a voice in the wilderness, but I hate Just a Minute!! - Each to his own, though and it is a brilliant concept.