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Episode 4

The Museum of Curiosity Series 17
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Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King, athlete Dame Sarah Storey and artist Hannah Rose Thomas join John Lloyd. From 2023.

The Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Anna Ptaszynski welcome:

* Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King

* Athlete Dame Sarah Storey

* Artist Hannah Rose Thomas

Under scrutiny this week: fitness, fantasy and fake moustaches.

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

Producers: Sam Holmes & Leying Lee

A 蘑菇短视频 Studios production for 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2023.

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  • Mon 13 Mar 2023 18:30
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  • Sun 19 Mar 2023 12:04
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  • Mon 20 Mar 2023 22:00
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  • Fri 14 Aug 2026 14:00
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  • Sat 15 Aug 2026 04:00
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Video: introducing The Museum of Curiosity

Host John Lloyd talks about the ever-expanding museum and guest curators of the past.

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