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The Museum of CuriositySeries 13
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John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedian Lucy Beaumont, scientist Dr Kat Arney and poet Benjamin Zephaniah. From 2018.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Lee Mack welcome:

* Comedian and writer Lucy Beaumont
* Scientist, writer and storyteller Dr Kat Arney
* Multi-award-winning poet Benjamin Zephaniah

The Museum's Guest Committee find out how jumping genes took the world by surprise, peep through the smallest window in the world and practise the ancient art of Tai Chi.

Researched by QI and Mike Turner.

Producers: Richard Turner and Anne Miller.

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2018.

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28 minutes

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Thu 28 Aug 202504:00
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  • Mon 1 Oct 201818:30
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  • Sun 7 Oct 201812:04
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  • Mon 8 Oct 201807:30
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  • Mon 8 Oct 201822:00
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