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Episode 5

John Lloyd and Bridget Christie welcome Andrew Maxwell, medical historian Dr Lindsey Fitzharris and Celia Imrie. From 2019.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Bridget Christie welcome:

* Comedian Andrew Maxwell
* Medical historian Dr Lindsey Fitzharris
* Actor Celia Imrie

The Museum's Guest Committee donate a half-burned candle, an example of prisoner art and a piece of kit to ward off would-be body snatchers.

Researchers: Mike Turner, Mike Shepherd and Emily Jupitus of QI.

Producers: Victoria Lloyd and Anne Miller.

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019.

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 18 Dec 202504:00

Broadcasts

  • Mon 28 Oct 201918:30
  • Sun 3 Nov 201912:04
  • Mon 4 Nov 201907:30
  • Mon 4 Nov 201917:30
  • Mon 4 Nov 201922:00
  • Tue 5 Nov 201905:30
  • Fri 18 Nov 202209:00
  • Fri 18 Nov 202216:00
  • Sat 19 Nov 202204:00
  • Wed 17 Dec 202514:00
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  • Thu 18 Dec 202504:00

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