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The Museum of Curiosity: Series 16: Episode 6

Episode 6

Series 16

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John Lloyd and Holly Walsh with Daliso Chaponda, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Dr Kevin Fong

John Lloyd and Holly Walsh with comic Daliso Chaponda, fire chief Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and anaesthetist Dr Kevin Fong. From 2021.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Holly Walsh welcome:

*   Comedian and writer, Daliso Chaponda
*   Anaesthetist and space medicine specialist, Dr Kevin Fong
*   Chief Fire Officer of the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and neuroscientist, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton 

Daliso explains how jokes have got him into some seriously hot water and discovers how many anagrams there are of his name.  

Sabrina discusses how experiencing homelessness as a teenager led her to the fire service and her love of Xoloitzcuintlis (Mexican hairless) dogs. 

And Dr Kevin Fong explores how an air ambulance could work in space and donates a special tribute to the NHS teams working devotedly through the COVID 19 crisis.

This series was recorded remotely.

Researchers: Mike Shepherd, Mike Turner, Mandy Fenton and Lydia Mizon of QI.

Producer:  Anne Miller

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2021.

The Museum of Curiosity: Series 16

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 Holly Walsh discuss some new curiosities.

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