The Original JAM, with BBC |  |  |
The Original JAM with none other than Nicholas Parsons himself!
Started in 1967, Just A Minute is a BBC Radio show that has a simple aim: the panellist has to speak for a mere sixty seconds on a given topic "without hesitation, repetition or deviation". It is however, easier said than done.
The show has been chaired by Nicholas Parsons for the past 44 years and he is still going strong, featuring in every edition. Despite it being very demanding professionally, in his own words, Parsons says hosting the show is his favourite job. Since its inception, Parsons has recorded over 700 shows and yet, apart from getting funnier, there hasn't been any hint of hesitation, repetition or deviation in the show!
The only name that comes to mind when talking about Just a Minute: Nicholas Parsons, is coming to town for the Original JAM at Unmaad 2012.
Started in 1967, Just A Minute is a BBC Radio show that has a simple aim: the panellist has to speak for a mere sixty seconds on a given topic "without hesitation, repetition or deviation". It is however, easier said than done.
The show has been chaired by Nicholas Parsons for the past 44 years and he is still going strong, featuring in every edition. Despite it being very demanding professionally, in his own words, Parsons says hosting the show is his favourite job. Since its inception, Parsons has recorded over 700 shows and yet, apart from getting funnier, there hasn't been any hint of hesitation, repetition or deviation in the show!
The only name that comes to mind when talking about Just a Minute: Nicholas Parsons, is coming to town for the Original JAM at Unmaad 2012.
Jimmy Xavier
Jimmy Xavier is the Team Head South for Creative Services at Radio Mirchi. He has been the JAM Master at some of the biggest festivals in India including Saarang (IITM) & Oasis (BITS Pilani). Jimmy is also active in theatre. He lent his voice as the narrator for the stage adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's Five Points Someone. In addition to this he has done a few commercials. Currently he is working on his first play as a director.
Rules
- The JAM-master's word is LAW
- This will be an individual event and is open to participants from undergraduate and post graduate colleges and to corporates with no restrictions on the number of participants from the same college or company.
- Registrations will be accepted on the spot at the registration desk on the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The event will consist of a series of elimination rounds, followed by a final round, rules of which will be explained by the JAM-master. In case of any queries regarding the rounds or rules of the event, refer Rule 1.
Mohana T Rajan - +91 90084 19753 - mohana.rajan[at]iimb.ernet.in
Jithu Krishnan - +91 99860 44845 - jithu.krishnan10[at]iimb.ernet.in
