Episode 5
John Lloyd and Sally Phillips welcome comedian Dillie Keane, paleoarchaeologist Ella Al-Shamahi and Richard Curtis. From 2018.
Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Sally Phillips welcome:
* Satirical comedy songstress Dillie Keane
* Intrepid Neanderthal expert Ella Al-Shamahi
* Writer of Notting Hill, Blackadder and The Vicar of Dibley, Richard Curtis
The Museum's Guest Committee tuck into some homemade chutney, get embarrassingly excited about caves and celebrate some choice bits of Australian slang.
Researched by QI & Mike Turner.
Producers: Richard Turner and Anne Miller.
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2018.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Lloyd |
| Curator | Sally Phillips |
| Interviewed Guest | Dillie Keane |
| Interviewed Guest | Ella Al-Shamahi |
| Interviewed Guest | Richard Curtis |
| Producer | Richard Turner |
| Producer | Anne Miller |
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