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Episode 2

John Lloyd and Sally Phillips welcome comedian Joe Lycett, sociologist Tom Shakespeare and TV presenter Konnie Huq. From 2018.

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

* Comedian, Joe Lycett
* Sociologist, Professor Tom Shakespeare
* Blue Peter's longest-serving female presenter - Konnie Huq.

The Museum's Guest Committee discovers how wheels turned for the French Revolution, how a little blue ship on a plastic chip can get you into over 200 UK attractions, and the brain-tinglingly sensational significance of towels in the hands of a woman called Maria.

Researchers Anne Miller and Mike Turner.

Producers: Richard Turner and Anne Miller.

First broadcast on 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4 in January 2018.

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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 4 May 2022 04:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Lloyd
Curator Sally Phillips
Panellist Joe Lycett
Panellist Tom Shakespeare
Panellist Konnie Huq
Producer Richard Turner
Producer Anne Miller

Broadcasts

  • Mon 15 Jan 2018 18:30
  • Sun 21 Jan 2018 12:04
  • Mon 22 Jan 2018 07:30
  • Mon 22 Jan 2018 17:30
  • Mon 22 Jan 2018 22:00
  • Tue 23 Jan 2018 05:30
  • Tue 3 May 2022 16:00
  • Wed 4 May 2022 04:00

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