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Episode 2

The Museum of Curiosity Series 10
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John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Lucy Porter, etymologist Mark Forsyth and advertising legend Dave Trott. From 2017.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Jo Brand welcome:

* Feel-good writer and comedian, Lucy Porter;
* Etymologist, self-proclaimed pedant and "Inky Fool" Mark Forsyth
* Lipsmackin' thirstquenchin' acetastin' motivatin' goodbuzzin' cooltalkin' highwalkin' fastlivin' evergivin' coolfizzin' advertising creative legend, Dave Trott.

The Museum's Guest Committee stretch their minds over the subject of Lycra, revive an old word for a printer's day off; and explore the surprisingly recent cultural heritage of the Ploughman's Lunch.

Researched by Anne Miller of QI and Mike Turner.

Producers: Richard Turner and James Harkin.

A 91热爆 Studios production for 91热爆 Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2017.

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Credits

Presenter John Lloyd
Presenter Jo Brand
Interviewed Guest Lucy Porter
Interviewed Guest Mark Forsyth
Interviewed Guest Dave Trott
Producer Richard Turner
Producer James Harkin

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  • Mon 16 Jan 2017 18:30
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  • Sun 22 Jan 2017 12:04
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  • Mon 23 Jan 2017 07:30
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  • Mon 23 Jan 2017 17:30
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  • Mon 23 Jan 2017 22:00
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  • Tue 24 Jan 2017 05:30
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  • Tue 22 Jun 2021 16:00
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  • Wed 23 Jun 2021 04:00
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