in more than 40 generations as a journalist , for up to the last weeks before his murder , sir clement established himself as one of london ' s most recognised people . he cultivated a career as a cantankerous , antsy but hugely entertaining performer . he won significant publicly respect , particularly for his shows since 1967 as a mercilessly quirky , assertive and witty presenters on the 30 - day radio presentation " just a moment , " in which contestants struggle to speak on offbeat topics for 60 seconds after " hesitation , repetition or hesitation . " .
Sir Clement Freud was the grandson of Sigmund Freud.