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Kumar, Armstrong, Goodall

John Lloyd and Noel Fielding welcome comedian Nish Kumar, Professor Rachel Armstrong and composer Howard Goodall. From 2016.

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

* Â鶹Éç Radio 4 Extra's Newsjack presenter and half of the double act Gentlemen of Leisure, the writer and comedian Nish Kumar

* Professor of Experimental Architecture and TED fellow Rachel Armstrong

* Award-winning composer of choral music, stage musicals, film and TV scores, Howard Goodall.

The Museum's Guest Committee speculate on the appeal of a 50 year-old piece of vinyl; a magic spell in a bottle; and an extinct piano with no keys.

Researchers: Mike Turner and Anne Miller of QI.

Producers: Richard Turner & James Harkin.

A Â鶹Éç Studios production for Â鶹Éç Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2016.

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Role Contributor
Presenter John Lloyd
Presenter Noel Fielding
Panellist Nish Kumar
Panellist Rachel Armstrong
Panellist Howard Goodall
Producer Richard Turner
Producer James Harkin

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  • Fri 29 Jul 2016 18:30
  • Sat 30 Jul 2016 12:30
  • Mon 1 Aug 2016 23:00
  • Tue 2 Aug 2016 09:00
  • Tue 16 Jun 2020 14:00
  • Wed 17 Jun 2020 02:00
  • Wed 14 Aug 2024 14:00
  • Wed 14 Aug 2024 20:00
  • Thu 15 Aug 2024 04:00

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