Episode 1
John Lloyd and Sally Phillips welcome comedian Rory Bremner, presenter Nikki Bedi and writer Pete Brown. From 2018.
Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Sally Phillips welcome:
* The satirical comedy impressionist Rory Bremner
* The presenter of the BBC World Service's The Arts Hour Nikki Bedi
* The award-winning writer who makes you thirsty for beer, Pete Brown.
The Museum's Guest Committee find out about the boy-elephant-god Ganesh, and why the direction his trunk is pointing in is so important; reveal the last British soldier to bring down an enemy with a longbow, and enter George Orwell's favourite non-existent pub.
Researched by QI & Mike Turner.
Producers: Richard Turner, Anne Miller & James Harkin.
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2018.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Lloyd |
| Curator | Sally Phillips |
| Panellist | Rory Bremner |
| Panellist | Nikki Bedi |
| Panellist | Pete Brown |
| Producer | Richard Turner |
| Producer | Anne Miller |
| Associate Producer | James Harkin |
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Mon 8 Jan 201818:30BBC Radio 4- Sun 14 Jan 201812:04BBC Radio 4
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