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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 persuaded by Joan Rivers to become a stand-up comedian, Cally Beaton
* Comedy actor from the Bridget Jones movies, Smack The Pony, I'm Alan Partridge, Green Wing and Miranda, Sally Phillips
* Consultant in cellular pathology at Peterborough City Hospital and Royal College of Pathologists president, 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Studios production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2017.

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Thu 3 Apr 2025 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

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  • Mon 31 Jul 2017 23:00
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  • Wed 26 Jan 2022 04:00
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