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Episode 5

The Museum of CuriositySeries 16
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John Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome comedian Catherine Bohart, author Elizabeth Day and Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson. From 2021.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Holly Walsh welcome:

* Comedian and podcaster Catherine Bohart
* Broadcaster and author Elizabeth Day
* Iron Maiden frontman and airline pilot Bruce Dickinson

Catherine Bohart talks about creating her comedy new material night Gigless and her appreciation for a perfectly soft boiled egg.

Elizabeth Day explores what can be learned from failure and the success of her latest book Magpie.

Bruce Dickinson discusses life as the lead singer of Iron Maiden and his other life as a pilot flying all over the world.

This series was recorded remotely.

Researchers: Mike Shepherd, Mike Turner, Mandy Fenton and Lydia Mizon of QI.

Producer: Anne Miller

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2021.

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28 minutes

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Sat 6 May 202305:00
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