Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders

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Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders: Astronomy for Dummies

Astronomy for Dummies

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders, Astronomy for Dummies

Josie unravels mysteries of the cosmos in her quest to better herself through learning.

Josie unravels greater mysteries of the cosmos in her quest to better herself through learning and books. From February 2009.

Josie Long tries to better herself through learning and discovering things in reference books. 

She presents her essay on a given subject, as Maeve Higgins helps out with questions, illustrations and interruptions. 

For starters, Josie uses the book "Astronomy for Dummies" to unravel the greater mysteries of the cosmos.

Producer: Colin Anderson

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 in February 2009.

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Comedy series in which Josie Long attempts to better herself through learning.

Comedy series in which Josie Long attempts to better herself through learning from reference books, with help from Irish comedienne Maeve Higgins.

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