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John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome comedian Cally Beaton, actor Sally Phillips and pathologist Suzy Lishman. From 2017.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Romesh Ranganathan welcome:

* A high-powered media executive who was persuaded by none other than Joan Rivers to become a stand-up comedian, Cally Beaton
* The wonderfully funny comedy actor from Smack The Pony, I'm Alan Partridge, Green Wing and Miranda, Sally Phillips
* Consultant in cellular pathology at Peterborough City Hospital and president of the Royal College of Pathologists, Suzy Lishman

The Museum's Guest Committee offer as exhibits the entire population of the Netherlands; Richard III's foot bones; and a knitted tea-cosy to cover the entire Museum.

Researched by Anne Miller of QI & Mike Turner.

Producers: Richard Turner & James Harkin.

A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2017.

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30 minutes

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Wed 26 Jan 2022 04:00

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Role Contributor
Presenter John Lloyd
Presenter Romesh Ranganathan
Panellist Cally Beaton
Panellist Sally Phillips
Panellist Suzy Lishman
Producer Richard Turner
Producer James Harkin

Broadcasts

  • Fri 28 Jul 2017 18:30
  • Fri 28 Jul 2017 18:45
  • Sat 29 Jul 2017 12:30
  • Mon 31 Jul 2017 23:00
  • Tue 1 Aug 2017 09:00
  • Tue 25 Jan 2022 16:00
  • Wed 26 Jan 2022 04:00

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