in more than 40 years as a broadcaster , right up to the final years before his died , sir clement distinguished himself as many of britain ' s most recognizable personalities . he cultivated a reputation as a grumpy , irritable but hugely entertaining performer . he won extensive local affection , generally for his appearances during 1967 as a vigorously delightfully , proactive and witty questioner on the 30 - minute radio programme " just a minute , " in which contestants fail to speak on offbeat topics for 60 seconds without " hesitated , delay or deviation . " .
Sir Clement Freud was the grandson of Sigmund Freud.