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Episode 4

The Museum of Curiosity Series 17
Episode 4 of 6

Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King, athlete Dame Sarah Storey and artist Hannah Rose Thomas join John Lloyd. From 2023.

The Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Anna Ptaszynski welcome:

* Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King

* Athlete Dame Sarah Storey

* Artist Hannah Rose Thomas

Under scrutiny this week: fitness, fantasy and fake moustaches.

Researchers: Mike Turner, Mandy Fenton and Lydia Mizon of QI.

Producers: Sam Holmes & Leying Lee

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2023.

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28 minutes

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Fri 14 Aug 2026 14:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 13 Mar 2023 18:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 19 Mar 2023 12:04
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 20 Mar 2023 22:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 14 Aug 2026 14:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 14 Aug 2026 20:00
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  • Sat 15 Aug 2026 04:00
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