Just a Minute competitors in the show's history: Freud and Nimmo appeared from the first programme in 1967, while Williams joined in the show's second series in 1968. Jones made his début in 1971. After Williams' death in 1988, Merton (a long-time fan of the show) contacted the producer at Nicholas Parsons' suggestion and was invited to participate during the following year. Nimmo died in 1999, Jones in 2000 and Freud in 2009, leaving Merton as the only regular, albeit he is not in every edition. Each of the regulars brought their individual style to playing the game. Clement Freud liked to make
The Unbelievable Truth (radio show) world, but it is enjoyable. It is a way of merrily passing away half-an-hour." He commented on how the show managed to be successful in the same slot as other Radio 4 panel games "Just a Minute" and "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue" ("ISIHAC"), although he mentioned there was a connection between "ISIHAC" and "The Unbelievable Truth" as the latter is created by the producer and one of the regular panellists from "ISIHAC". Dunn also referred to the lack of input from Mitchell despite him being well known for good performances on other panel games, saying: "This sadly means