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John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome comedian Cally Beaton, actor Sally Phillips and pathologist Suzy Lishman. From 2017.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Romesh Ranganathan welcome:

* A high-powered media executive persuaded by Joan Rivers to become a stand-up comedian, Cally Beaton
* Comedy actor from the Bridget Jones movies, Smack The Pony, I'm Alan Partridge, Green Wing and Miranda, Sally Phillips
* Consultant in cellular pathology at Peterborough City Hospital and Royal College of Pathologists president, Suzy Lishman

The Museum's Guest Committee offer as exhibits the entire population of the Netherlands; Richard III's foot bones; and a knitted tea-cosy to cover the entire Museum.

Researched by Anne Miller of QI & Mike Turner.

Producers: Richard Turner & James Harkin.

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

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Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterJohn Lloyd
PresenterRomesh Ranganathan
PanellistCally Beaton
PanellistSally Phillips
PanellistSuzy Lishman
ProducerRichard Turner
ProducerJames Harkin

Broadcasts

  • Fri 28 Jul 201718:30
  • Fri 28 Jul 201718:45
  • Sat 29 Jul 201712:30
  • Mon 31 Jul 201723:00
  • Tue 1 Aug 201709:00
  • Tue 25 Jan 202216:00
  • Wed 26 Jan 202204:00
  • Wed 2 Apr 202514:00
  • Wed 2 Apr 202520:00
  • Thu 3 Apr 202504:00

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