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John Lloyd and Sally Phillips welcome comedian Rory Bremner, presenter Nikki Bedi and writer Pete Brown. From 2018.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Sally Phillips welcome:

* The satirical comedy impressionist Rory Bremner
* The presenter of the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú World Service's The Arts Hour Nikki Bedi
* The award-winning writer who makes you thirsty for beer, Pete Brown.

The Museum's Guest Committee find out about the boy-elephant-god Ganesh, and why the direction his trunk is pointing in is so important; reveal the last British soldier to bring down an enemy with a longbow, and enter George Orwell's favourite non-existent pub.

Researched by QI & Mike Turner.

Producers: Richard Turner, Anne Miller & James Harkin.

A Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Studios production for Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2018.

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30 minutes

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Wed 27 Apr 2022 04:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Lloyd
Curator Sally Phillips
Panellist Rory Bremner
Panellist Nikki Bedi
Panellist Pete Brown
Producer Richard Turner
Producer Anne Miller
Associate Producer James Harkin

Broadcasts

  • Mon 8 Jan 2018 18:30
  • Sun 14 Jan 2018 12:04
  • Mon 15 Jan 2018 07:30
  • Mon 15 Jan 2018 17:30
  • Mon 15 Jan 2018 22:00
  • Tue 16 Jan 2018 05:30
  • Tue 26 Apr 2022 16:00
  • Wed 27 Apr 2022 04:00

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