in more than 40 years as a bbc , through up to the last weeks before his death , sir humphrey proved himself as one of britain ' s most visible presenters . he cultivated a reputation as a grumpy , irritable but hugely entertained performer . he won widespread public affection , particularly for his appearances around 1967 as a relentlessly inventive , belligerent and witty panelist on the 30 - minute radios serial " just a minute , " in which contestants duel to speak on quirky topics for 60 moments without " hesitation , repetition or departure . " .
Sir Clement Freud was the grandson of Sigmund Freud.