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Re: Paul's 200th

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lapsedcatFeb 26, 2008
 

 
The editions aren't recorded in the order in which they're broadcast.
Besides, I doubt whether Paul realises this milestone, as apart from
diehard fans like us such things probably aren't considered.

Maybe we should have a whip-round for a congratulatory plaque.

--- In just-a-minute@..., Pauline <paulined@...> wrote:
>
>
> >I want to write a long appreciation of Paul - but for the moment
let's just
> >say he is the heart of the programme today and - I think - the
funniest
> >person ever to appear on it.
>
> I agree - he adds so much creative and brilliant humour and really
knows
> how to throw a lift the show when it is falling a little flat.
> I read on a blog that he went to India for his latest travel series
last
> week, so is there filming it now. He will be there for 9 weeks.
>
> >That said - I'm on holiday again. Would someone like to help me
out with
> >the detail of today's show for posting on the website. All I need
is the
> >names of the panel, the subjects and the winner/s.
>
> I have put the winner of the show at the end of the post.
>
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/mainframe.shtml?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/comedy.shtml?radio4/just
> Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game from the De Montfort
Hall,
> Leicester. Panellists include Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Josie
Lawrence
> and Chris Neill.
> Broadcast 25th February - Paul mentions during the second round
that it is
> the 30th November. Trudi Stevens blowing the whistle.
>
> First round started with Josie Laurence talking about "Red
Leicester" (cheese).
> Second Round started with Chris Neill talking about "Once in a blue
moon".
> Third Round started with Clement on "Upping the Ante"
> Fourth Round started with Paul on "Stating the obvious".
> Fifth Round started with Josie on "What the Butler Saw"
> 6th - Chris - "If I can do it all again".
> 7th - Clement -"Kangaroo Court"
>
> I thought it was an excellent panel tonight and a hilarious show.
Nicholas
> hosted the show with his usual aplomb. I think he does a
wonderful job
> and takes the ribbing in excellent humour and keeps the show moving
along
> along the rules, but remembering the point is to keep the audience
> interested and laughing. It surprises me that he annoys some
people so much.
>
> Paul won, of course. They didn't mention it was his 200th show.
>
> Enjoy your trip, Dean.
>
> Pauline
>

 
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