in more than 40 years as a journalist , right up to the remaining weeks before his death , captain clement established himself as among of parliament ' s most famous personalities . he maintained a reputation as a cocky , irritable but very entertaining broadcaster . he won widespread public affection , especially for his appearances since 1967 as a relentlessly inventive , assertive and witty panelist on the 30 - minute radio show " just a minute , " in these competitors vie to chat on droll topics for 60 seconds without " delay , repetition or deviation . " .
Sir Clement Freud was the grandson of Sigmund Freud.