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Episode 4

John Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome comedian Griff Rhys Jones, writer Mary Roach and poet Lemn Sissay. From 2021.

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Holly Walsh welcome:

* Comedian, actor and presenter Griff Rhys Jones
* Bestselling author Mary Roach
* Award-winning poet Lemn Sissay

Mary Roach talks about her latest book Animal, Vegetable, Criminal which is about animals who break the law.

Lemn Sissay explores the role of a poet and his Christmas Day Project to provide Christmas dinners for care leavers.

Griff Rhys Jones discusses his time on Not The Nine O’Clock News and his love for the River Lea.

This series was recorded remotely.

Researchers: Mike Shepherd, Mike Turner and Jack Chambers of QI.

Producer: Anne Miller

A Â鶹Éç Studios production for Â鶹Éç Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2021.

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28 minutes

Last on

Sat 29 Apr 2023 05:00

Broadcasts

  • Mon 8 Nov 2021 18:30
  • Sun 14 Nov 2021 12:04
  • Mon 15 Nov 2021 07:30
  • Mon 15 Nov 2021 17:30
  • Mon 15 Nov 2021 22:00
  • Tue 16 Nov 2021 05:30
  • Fri 28 Apr 2023 09:00
  • Fri 28 Apr 2023 14:00
  • Fri 28 Apr 2023 19:00
  • Sat 29 Apr 2023 05:00

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