Episode 1
John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Helen Arney, designer Thomas Thwaites and ship captain Aseem Hashmi. From 2017.
Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Jo Brand welcome:
* Science communicator, musician and comedian Helen Arney
* Thomas Thwaites, who lived as a goat in the Alps for 6 days and built a toaster from the ground up
* Aseem Hashmi, Captain of the 14-storey £350 million pound cruise ship, The Queen Elizabeth
The Museum's Guest Committee catch up on the latest 4 elements to be added to the periodic chart, flip through a history book from the future, which is all about now; and the thing that keeps a sea captain grounded, figuratively as well as literally, his 12-ton anchor.
Researched by Anne Miller of QI & Mike Turner.
Producers: Richard Turner & James Harkin.
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Lloyd |
| Presenter | Jo Brand |
| Producer | Richard Turner |
| Producer | James Harkin |
| Interviewed Guest | Helen Arney |
| Interviewed Guest | Thomas Thwaites |
| Interviewed Guest | Aseem Hashmi |
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Mon 9 Jan 201718:30BBC Radio 4- Sun 15 Jan 201712:04BBC Radio 4 FM
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