in more than 40 years as a broadcaster , and up to the final decades before his deaths , sir clement established himself as one of britain ' s most recognizable celebrities . he retained a credibility as a grumpy , irritable but largely exciting participant . he won widespread public affection , particularly for his appearances through 1967 as a relentlessly quirky , assertive and witty panelist on the 30 - minute radio shows " just a minute , " in which players vie to speak on offbeat topics for 60 seconds without " hesitation , hesitation or deviation . " .
Sir Clement Freud was the grandson of Sigmund Freud.