in more than 40 years as a broadcasters , directly up to the last weeks before his death , sir clement maintained himself as among of britain ' s most distinctive personalities . he constructed a name as a grumpy , agitated but hugely entertaining performers . he won widespread public affection , particularly for his appearances before 1967 as a viciously quirky , assertive and amusing commentator on the 30 - min bbc show " just a minute , " in wherein contestants fail to speak on whimsical topics for 60 meters without " refusal , delay or error . " .
Sir Clement Freud was the grandson of Sigmund Freud.