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Episode 2

John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Lucy Porter, etymologist Mark Forsyth and advertising legend Dave Trott. From 2017.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Jo Brand welcome:

* Feel-good writer and comedian, Lucy Porter;
* Etymologist, self-proclaimed pedant and "Inky Fool" Mark Forsyth
* Lipsmackin' thirstquenchin' acetastin' motivatin' goodbuzzin' cooltalkin' highwalkin' fastlivin' evergivin' coolfizzin' advertising creative legend, Dave Trott.

The Museum's Guest Committee stretch their minds over the subject of Lycra, revive an old word for a printer's day off; and explore the surprisingly recent cultural heritage of the Ploughman's Lunch.

Researched by Anne Miller of QI and Mike Turner.

Producers: Richard Turner and James Harkin.

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2017.

10 months left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 16 Jan 202504:00

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterJohn Lloyd
PresenterJo Brand
Interviewed GuestLucy Porter
Interviewed GuestMark Forsyth
Interviewed GuestDave Trott
ProducerRichard Turner
ProducerJames Harkin

Broadcasts

  • Mon 16 Jan 201718:30
  • Sun 22 Jan 201712:04
  • Mon 23 Jan 201707:30
  • Mon 23 Jan 201717:30
  • Mon 23 Jan 201722:00
  • Tue 24 Jan 201705:30
  • Tue 22 Jun 202116:00
  • Wed 23 Jun 202104:00
  • Wed 15 Jan 202514:00
  • Wed 15 Jan 202520:00
  • Thu 16 Jan 202504:00

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