Just a Minute usually by mistake or for laughs. The game rewards those who make entertaining challenges, even if they do not speak for very long. If successful, last-second challenges can be especially rewarding, as they allow one to speak for a short time but earn two points—one for the challenge and one for being the last speaker. The game is then scored and a winner declared, but the attraction of the show lies less in the contest than in the humour and banter among participants and the chairman. Nicholas Parsons has chaired the show since its inception. On nine occasions he has
Gyles Brandreth Room 101, saying that he would never accept an honour himself. In 2013, he clarified this position, stating that he had "no fundamental objection to the honours system" and that he selected the honours system for Room 101, as he could "tell funny stories about it". Brandreth has presented programmes on London's LBC radio at various times since 1973, such as "Star Quality". He frequently appears on BBC Radio 4's comedy panel game "Just a Minute". He has appeared on several episodes of Radio 4's political programme "The Westminster Hour", explaining his thoughts on how to make the most of