Episode 1
John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Helen Arney, designer Thomas Thwaites and ship captain Aseem Hashmi. From 2017.
Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Jo Brand welcome:
* Science communicator, musician and comedian Helen Arney
* Thomas Thwaites, who lived as a goat in the Alps for six days and built a toaster from the ground up
* Captain of a 14-storey Β£350 million pound cruise ship, The Queen Elizabeth, Captain Aseem Hashmi
The Museum's Guest Committee catch up on the latest 4 elements to be added to the periodic chart, flip through a history book from the future, which is all about now; and the thing that keeps a sea captain grounded, figuratively as well as literally, his 12-ton anchor.
Researched by Anne Miller of QI & Mike Turner.
Producers: Richard Turner and James Harkin.
A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Lloyd |
| Presenter | Jo Brand |
| Producer | Richard Turner |
| Producer | James Harkin |
| Interviewed Guest | Helen Arney |
| Interviewed Guest | Thomas Thwaites |
| Interviewed Guest | Aseem Hashmi |
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Mon 9 Jan 2017 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sun 15 Jan 2017 12:04Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
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