Episode 2

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Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Jo Brand welcome: * Feel-good writer and comedian, Lucy Porter; * Etymologist, self-proclaimed pedant and "Inky Fool" Mark Forsyth * Lipsmackin' thirstquenchin' acetastin' motivatin' goodbuzzin' cooltalkin' highwalkin' fastlivin' evergivin' coolfizzin' advertising creative legend, Dave Trott. The Museum's Guest Committee stretch their minds over the subject of Lycra, revive an old word for a printer's day off; and explore the surprisingly recent cultural heritage of the Ploughman's Lunch. Researched by Anne Miller of QI and Mike Turner. Producers: Richard Turner and James Harkin. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2017.