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Noble, Shanahan, Dent

John Lloyd and Noel Fielding welcome comedian Ross Noble, biologist Dr. Mike Shanahan and lexicographer Susie Dent. From 2016.

The Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Noel Fielding welcome:

* Freewheeling superstar Geordie comedian Ross Noble

* Science journalist and rainforest ecologist Dr Mike Shanahan

* Famous, renowned, celebrated, prominent and popular lexicographer from Countdown, Susie Dent.

The Museum's Guest Committee appreciate the significance of figs; the joys of long-distance football; and thoughts of an 18th-century spy.

Researchers: Mike Turner and Anne Miller of QI

Producers: Richard Turner and James Harkin

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in August 2016.

6 months left to listen

30 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterJohn Lloyd
PresenterNoel Fielding
Interviewed GuestRoss Noble
Interviewed GuestMike Shanahan
Interviewed GuestSusie Dent
ProducerRichard Turner
ProducerJames Harkin

Broadcasts

  • Fri 12 Aug 201618:30
  • Fri 12 Aug 201618:45
  • Sat 13 Aug 201612:30
  • Mon 15 Aug 201623:00
  • Tue 16 Aug 201609:00
  • Tue 30 Jun 202014:00
  • Wed 1 Jul 202002:00
  • Wed 28 Aug 202414:00
  • Wed 28 Aug 202420:00
  • Thu 29 Aug 202404:00

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