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Noble, Shanahan, Dent

John Lloyd and Noel Fielding welcome comedian Ross Noble, biologist Dr. Mike Shanahan and lexicographer Susie Dent. From 2016.

The Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Noel Fielding welcome:

* Freewheeling superstar Geordie comedian Ross Noble

* Science journalist and rainforest ecologist Dr Mike Shanahan

* Famous, renowned, celebrated, prominent and popular lexicographer from Countdown, Susie Dent.

The Museum's Guest Committee appreciate the significance of figs; the joys of long-distance football; and thoughts of an 18th-century spy.

Researchers: Mike Turner and Anne Miller of QI

Producers: Richard Turner and James Harkin

A ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Studios production for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 first broadcast in August 2016.

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30 minutes

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Thu 29 Aug 2024 04:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Lloyd
Presenter Noel Fielding
Interviewed Guest Ross Noble
Interviewed Guest Mike Shanahan
Interviewed Guest Susie Dent
Producer Richard Turner
Producer James Harkin

Broadcasts

  • Fri 12 Aug 2016 18:30
  • Fri 12 Aug 2016 18:45
  • Sat 13 Aug 2016 12:30
  • Mon 15 Aug 2016 23:00
  • Tue 16 Aug 2016 09:00
  • Tue 30 Jun 2020 14:00
  • Wed 1 Jul 2020 02:00
  • Wed 28 Aug 2024 14:00
  • Wed 28 Aug 2024 20:00
  • Thu 29 Aug 2024 04:00

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