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Episode 5

John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedy ventriloquist Nina Conti, writer Daisy Goodwin and Lord Butler of Brockwell. From 2018.

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

* Comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti
* Writer of the hit TV period drama series Victoria, Daisy Goodwin
* Former Cabinet Secretary Lord Butler of Brockwell

The Museum's Guest Committee discuss the magical properties of false teeth, the prominent contribution made by Queen Victoria’s consort Prince Albert, and the mysterious case of 30 Russian jet fighters found buried in the sand.

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 25 Sep 202504:00

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  • Mon 29 Oct 201818:30
  • Sun 4 Nov 201812:04
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