in more than 40 years as a broadcaster , just up to the last hours before his death , sir clement established himself as many of britain ' s most recognized hosts . he cultivated a credibility as a gruff , irritable but hugely entertaining performer . he won widespread public popularity , particularly for his appearance since 1967 as a relentlessly innovative , aggressive and brilliant pundit on the 30 - minute broadcasting show " just a minute , " in which candidates triumph to speak on offbeat terms for 60 seconds without " hesitation , repeating or deviation . " .
Sir Clement Freud was the grandson of Sigmund Freud.