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

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The Museum of Curiosity: Series 14: Episode 5

Episode 5

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John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Andrew Maxwell, Dr Lindsey Fitzharris & Celia Imrie.

John Lloyd and Bridget Christie welcome Andrew Maxwell, medical historian Dr Lindsey Fitzharris and Celia Imrie. From 2019.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Bridget Christie welcome:

* Comedian Andrew Maxwell
* Medical historian Dr Lindsey Fitzharris 
* Actor Celia Imrie

The Museum's Guest Committee donate a half-burned candle, an example of prisoner art and a piece of kit to ward off would-be body snatchers.

Researchers: Mike Turner, Mike Shepherd and Emily Jupitus of QI.

Producers: Victoria Lloyd and Anne Miller.

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019.

The Museum of Curiosity: Series 14

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 Bridget Christie with some new curiosities.

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