
Just a Minute
49 episodes
S90 Ep 76. The time I spent New Year's Eve with Sue Perkins
We're back in Bradford for the final episode of the series. Zoe tells us why she's not as cool as a cucumber, Chris explains who Bradford Jesus is and Lucy offers her thoughts on Taylor Swift.Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons, Chris Cantrill, Lucy Porter Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth HuskoAn EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S90 Ep 65. That's a real headscratcher
Gyles attempts to sing his own version of a Benjamin Britten opera, Emma explains why she can't remember the plot of The Great Gatsby and one of the players finally gets their first minute. Host: Sue Perkins Players: Gyles Brandreth, Emma Sidi, Desiree Burch and Josie Lawrence Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth HuskoAn EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S90 Ep 54. Do you remember the programme Changing Rooms?
Rachel and Cariad reveal their worst ever birthday presents and hope their families aren't listening. Paterson gets competitive in the Shakespeare round and Sue asks the all important question - what's in your bumbag?Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Paterson Joseph, Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth HuskoAn EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S90 Ep 43. Do I need to repeat myself?
Players take on subjects including: the last time I received a compliment, if I were on Dragons' Den and Anne Boleyn. Finally a member of the royal family that Gyles doesn't know personally. Plus Josie starts a sing song with the audience. Host: Sue Perkins Players: Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth, Emma Sidi, Desiree Burch Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth HuskoAn EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S90 Ep 32. I’ve never seen anything like it!
Subjects this week include if I were invisible for one hour, double denim and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Now which of these might include everyone speaking French?Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Cariad Lloyd, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth HuskoAn EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S90 Ep 21. The best curry in Bradford
This week Just A Minute returns to the glorious city of Bradford, 24 years after we last recorded there way back in 2002. Comedian Chris Cantrill was born and bred in Bradford and is making his debut on the show. How will he get on when he plays with regulars Paul Merton, Lucy Porter and Zoe Lyons on subjects like singing in the shower, heartbreak hotel and Alan Bennett?Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons, Chris Cantrill Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth HuskoAn EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S95 Ep 66. Do you believe in soul mates?
Sue Perkins challenges Julian Clary, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include my Spanish exchange, Paddington Bear and shoulder pads. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S95 Ep 55. Whoopsie-daisy
Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons and Stephen Mangan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include give it 110%, Oasis tickets and I wish I didn’t know that about you.Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S95 Ep 44. What's that wonderful smell?
Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Emma Sidi and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Dame Maggie Smith, my favourite pizza topping and Wimbledon.Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S95 Ep 33. It's what Emily Brontë would have wanted
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Paterson Joseph and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include my perfect first date, when I was staying at The White Lotus and I'm in a WhatsApp group with Sue Perkins.Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S95 Ep 22. Where's the live, laugh, love?
Sue Perkins challenges Tony Hawks, Desiree Burch, Gyles Brandreth and Emma Sidi to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include the perfect pair of pyjamas, checking one’s moles and getting the ‘ick’. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S95 Ep 11. The time I went to Sue Perkins’ birthday party
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons and Stephen Mangan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include sharing is caring, Mr. Darcy and the worst piece of advice I've ever been given.Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S94 Ep 66. Limoncello and Portobello
Sue Perkins challenges Josie Lawrence, Ivo Graham, Sara Pascoe and Daliso Chaponda to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Dollywood, When The Dust Has Settled, and My Get Pumped Playlist. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
S94 Ep 55. Does a Strawberry Have Dreams?
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Laura Smyth, Julian Clary and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include London To Brighton, Hand-me-downs, and The Life of a Strawberry. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
S94 Ep 44. Does the second turning of the tide amount to repetition?
Sue Perkins challenges Tony Hawks, Ian Smith, Zoe Lyons and Charlotte Ritchie to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Preferred Socks, Hayfever, and Getting It Started On The Dancefloor.Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4
S94 Ep 33. Hesitation, Repetition, Deviation or Enunciation
Sue Perkins challenges Josie Lawrence, Ivo Graham, Sara Pascoe and Daliso Chaponda to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Glastonbury Festival, Negotiating with A Toddler, and Those Listening At Home. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
S94 Ep 22. Where they make cheese and milk out of butterflies
Sue Perkins challenges Tony Hawks, Ian Smith, Zoe Lyons and Charlotte Ritchie to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Getting Butterflies, Bottling it, and a Desire for Revenge. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.

S94 Ep 11. A red phone called Kevin
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Laura Smyth, Julian Clary and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include shopping centres, snake oil, and a slip of the tongue. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
S90 Ep 158. The Day I Cut My Fringe, Rap Battles and Prawn Cocktail
Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Porter, Ria Lina and Rhys James to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns this week with subjects ranging from Rap Battles to Prawn Cocktail. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production
S90 Ep 147. Mods and Rockers, The Perfect Mullet and Deep Sea Diving
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns this week with subjects ranging from The Perfect Mullet to Deep Sea Diving. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production
S90 Ep 136. Fool's Gold, Tectonic Plates and Jane MacDonald
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Holly Walsh, Zoe Lyons and Alan Davies to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns this week with subjects ranging from Tectonic Plates to Jane MacDonald. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia A BBC Studios Production
S90 Ep 125. Wordle, Swing Dancing and Broken Resolutions
Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Porter, Ria Lina and Rhys James to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns with subjects ranging from Swing Dancing to Wordle.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia A BBC Studios Production.
S90 Ep 114. Whitney Houston, Foraging for Mushrooms and Duck Duck Goose
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Anna Maxwell Martin to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Whitney Houston to Duck Duck Goose.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production
S90 Ep 103. Bicycle Stabilisers, French New Wave and The Shining
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons, Alan Davies and Holly Walsh to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from French New Wave to Bicycle Stabilisers.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production
S90 Ep 92. Peanut Butter, Westminster Abbey and Alan Shearer
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Desiree Burch, Tony Hawks and Jan Ravens to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Alan Shearer to Westminster Abbey.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production
S90 Ep 81. Boxing Day Sales, Snakes and Ladders, and Turkey Sandwiches
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Anna Maxwell Martin to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Snakes and Ladders to Turkey Sandwiches.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production
S93 Ep 66. Doubling down at the duvet factory
Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth, Desiree Burch and Glenn Moore to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include The Streisand Effect, Ladders and Waving the White Flag.Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S93 Ep 55. Cheek by jowl with some stubbly nosed man
Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Jenny Eclair, Josie Lawrence and Julian Clary join host Sue Perkins for the long-running, quick-thinking Radio 4 panel game. Each player tries to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation on subjects including Letting The Cat Out Of The Bag, Styling It Out, and Retiring To The Seaside. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S93 Ep 44. Trying Times - the national newspaper for judges
Sue Perkins challenges Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks, Katherine Parkinson and Stephen Fry to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Small Town Secrets, Mark Antony, and the Subject of Ridicule. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S93 Ep 33. Rhymes with Touché and Suché and John Belushé
Julian Clary, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Josie Lawrence join host Sue Perkins for the long-running quick-thinking panel game, aiming to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include John O'Groats, The Perfect Outfit, and Adding Insult To Injury. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Manager: Jerry Peal Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S93 Ep 22. A Punk Band Called The Sticky Carpets
Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth, Desiree Burch and Glenn Moore to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include doomsday bunkers, coriander, and polite conversation between enemies. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S93 Ep 11. I’ve written down ‘Fleshy’, ‘England’ and ‘Chin’.
Sue Perkins challenges Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Katherine Parkinson to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include the invention of radio, doppelgängers and a bad-hair day. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Manager: Jerry Peal Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

S92 Ep 66. A Cat Called Hell
Sue Perkins challenges guests Tony Hawks, Eleanor Tiernan, Heidi Regan and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Graverobbing to Making Friends On The Internet. Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

S92 Ep 55. Angela Barnes never scrimps on colonics
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Eshaan Akbar, Lucy Porter and Angela Barnes to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from witches to paisley. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

S92 Ep 44. Kerry Godliman was an Olympic diver
Sue Perkins challenges guests Paul Merton, Kerry Godliman, Zoe Lyons and Daliso Chaponda to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Living Theatrically, to The Tattoo I Narrowly Avoided.Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

S92 Ep 33. Ned Kelly is Australian, right?
Sue Perkins challenges guests Paul Merton, Eleanor Tiernan, Heidi Regan and Tony Hawks to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Apostrophes and Catastrophes to Hermits. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

S92 Ep 22. A Hundred Boy Scouts from Liechtenstein
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Angela Barnes and Eshaan Akbar to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects including Skimming Stones, The Great Fire of London, and Why I Didn't Make It As A Professional Sprinter. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

S92 Ep 11. A Double Date with Prince Rainier, Hilda Ogden and Sophia Loren
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Daliso Chaponda, Kerry Godliman, and Zoe Lyons to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 panel game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from How To Impress At Wine Tasting To Commemorative Plates. Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production.A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
S91 Ep 10Edinburgh Festival - MacAulay, Brandreth, Parris and McCabe
In this the second of two specials recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sue Perkins challenges guests including Gyles Brandreth, Susie McCabe, Fred MacAulay and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
S91 Ep 9Edinburgh Festival - Brandreth, Godley, Smith and Ashfaq
In this the first of two specials recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sue Perkins challenges guests including Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley, Ian Smith and Urooj Ashfaq to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4

S91 Ep 88. The Great Barrier Reef, Static Electricity and Pride and Prejudice
Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from The Great Barrier Reef to Static Electricity.Production coordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production

S91 Ep 77. The Letter Q, Chaise Longue and Hazard of the Job
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Felicity Ward, Ivo Graham and Josie Lawrence to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from The Letter Q to Chaise Longue.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production

S91 Ep 66. Columbo, Keanu Reeves and Vertigo
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Shaparak Khorsandi, Daliso Chaponda and Heidi Regan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Columbo to Vertigo.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production

S91 Ep 55. Humble Pie, Nuns and Dry Shampoo
Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Humble Pie to Dry Shampoo.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production

S91 Ep 44. Whodunnit?, Revolving Restaurants and Tog Ratings
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Felicity Ward, Ivo Graham and Josie Lawrence to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Whodunnit? to Revolving Restaurants.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production

S91 Ep 33. King Kong, Harry Houdini and Snake Charming
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Lucy Porter to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Harry Houdini to Snake Charming.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production

S91 Ep 22. Tutankhamun, Haggling, and Canadian Cuisine
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Shaparak Khorsandi, Daliso Chaponda and Heidi Regan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Tutankhamun to Canadian Cuisine.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production

S91 Ep 11. Quicksand, A Damp Squib, and Why I Could Win ‘The Traitors’
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Lucy Porter to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Quicksand to Why I Could Win ‘The Traitors’.Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Production
S90 Ep 1Welcome to Just a Minute
Panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition on any subject that comes up on the cards