The Museum of Curiosity

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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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John Lloyd

Jo Brand

Lucy Porter

Mark Forsyth

Dave Trott

Richard Turner

James Harkin

The Museum of Curiosity: Series 10: Episode 2

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Series 10

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John Lloyd and Jo Brand with Lucy Porter, Mark Forsyth and Dave Trott.

John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Lucy Porter, etymologist Mark Forsyth and advertising legend Dave Trott. From 2017.

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.

The Museum of Curiosity: Series 10

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

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and curator Jo Brand discuss some new curiosities.

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