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Episode 2

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 Â鶹Éç Studios production for Â鶹Éç Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2017.

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30 minutes

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Wed 15 Jan 2025 14:00

Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Mon 16 Jan 2017 18:30
  • Sun 22 Jan 2017 12:04
  • Mon 23 Jan 2017 07:30
  • Mon 23 Jan 2017 17:30
  • Mon 23 Jan 2017 22:00
  • Tue 24 Jan 2017 05:30
  • Tue 22 Jun 2021 16:00
  • Wed 23 Jun 2021 04:00
  • Wed 15 Jan 2025 14:00
  • Wed 15 Jan 2025 20:00
  • Thu 16 Jan 2025 04:00

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