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Panel show in which guests donate fascinating exhibits to a vast imaginary museum

Panel show in which three distinguished guests donate fascinating exhibits to a vast imaginary museum

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The Museum of Curiosity: Series 5: Murray, Bondeson, McAlister

Murray, Bondeson, McAlister

Series 5

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John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr with Dr Erica McAlister, Dr Jan Bondeson and Al Murray.

John Lloyd and new curator Jimmy Carr welcome objects from Erica McAlister, Jan Bondeson and Al Murray. From October 2012.

Professor of Ignorance at the University of Buckingham, Professor John Lloyd CBE welcomes comedian Jimmy Carr for the fifth series. 

Three guests are invited to donate one item each and explain why it deserves a place in the museum.

In the opening episode, John and Jimmy welcome the Natural History Museum's resident dipterologist (fly expert) Erica McAlister; Consultant Rheumatologist at the Cardiff University School of Medicine Jan Bondeson and comedian, historian and fictitious Pub Landlord Al Murray.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2012

The Museum of Curiosity: Series 5

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Panel show in which guests donate fascinating exhibits to an imaginary museum

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Jimmy Carr invite guests to donate items to their imaginary museum

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