The Museum Of Everything

Episodes

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0101Welcome To The Museum Of Everything2004031820110421 (BBC7)
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Feel free to wander round our many galleries and experience the history of everything. Learn about the history of everything.

Learn about the history of wicker, tour a stately home and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper.

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell.

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2004.

Wander around the galleries and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper. From 2004.

Wander around the many galleries and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From March 2004.

0102A Very Important Visitor2004032520110428 (BBC7)
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Take a wander round the Museum of Everything- an infinite gallery of strange exhibits and stranger characters.

Learn about Mary Queen of Scots' execution and enjoy the Sheriff of Nottingham Medieval Disco Experience

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell.

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2004.

With exhibits ranging from Robin Hood to tribute bands' Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

With exhibits ranging from Robin Hood to tribute bands' Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From March 2004.

0103School Parties Welcome2004040120110505 (BBC7)
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The museum enjoys a visit from some schoolchildren as they learn the origin of scampi in the new Undersea Adventure display.

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell.

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2004.

A bunch of marauding school kids cause havoc in the Undersea Adventure display.

A bunch of marauding school kids cause havoc in the Undersea Adventure display. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From April 2004.

0104To Infinity And Beyond2004040820110512 (BBC7)
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A bunch of Star Trek fans beam in to a sci-fi convention at the museum - and a rival theme park draws visitors away from Badgerland.

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell.

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2004.

A bunch of Star Trek fans beam in for a sci-fi convention.

A bunch of Star Trek fans beam in for a sci-fi convention. Stars Marcus Brigstocke and Danny Robbins. From April 2004.

0105The History Of Everything2004041520110519 (BBC7)
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Discover the origins of the first-ever museum and learn the secrets of the Pyramids.

Meanwhile, Badgerland fights back

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell.

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2004.

The Elgin Tiddlywinks are among the exhibits on display. Stars Marcus Brigstocke.

The Elgin Tiddlywinks are among the exhibits on display. Stars Marcus Brigstocke and Dan Tetsell. From April 2004.

0106 LASTThe History Of The Future2004042220110526 (BBC7)
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Badgerland goes global, and the History of the Future.
0201The Museum Reopens2005032420110602 (BBC7)
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Discover the fate of Badgerland as well as finding out about the life and work of Victorian author Thomas Queesley.

Feel free to wander around our many galleries and experience the history of everything.

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell.

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2005.

Enjoy a display for the worst-selling author of Victorian times.

0202The Dig2005033120110609 (BBC7)
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Drop in on a 'live' archaeology excavation, and visit a very liberal safari park.
0203Under New Management2005040720110616 (BBC7)
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Discover the secret of computer techniques in film, experience the history of rock'n'roll and meet the Museum's curious new curator.

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2005.

The Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inducts fresh members, and there's a new curator.

0204The Coach Trip2005041420110623 (BBC7)
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Our guides organise an excursion to the Chaversham Medieval Fair.
0205By Royal Appointment2005042120110630 (BBC7)
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Discover the joys of musical theatre, learn all about the wonder of the sea, plus marvel at the monarchy with the museum's new royal theme park.

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2005.

Marvel at the monarchy, thanks to a new majestic theme park.

0206 LASTBehind The Magic2005042820110707 (BBC7)
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The Film Institute has a self-regarding guest; the audio guides start to go wrong - and there's a sneak preview of the Museum's very own behind-the-scenes DVD.

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2005.

The guides star in a beastly new DVD and Turkish art proves popular.

0301The Museum Reopens2006072720110712 (BBC7)
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A temp with a scary clown face aids the tour guide.

Welcome back to the galleries of the only museum where you can experience the history of everything.

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2006.

0302Natural Science2006080320110719 (BBC7)
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The birds and the bees, blue plaques and the human body all on show this week.
0303The Thing2006081020110726 (BBC7)
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Learn about medieval cooking, and view the most precious exhibit.
0304And The Winner Is...2006081720110802 (BBC7)
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It's Awards Night!

Can the Crayon Museum beat off the challenger, the World of Pencils?

Written and performed by:

Marcus Brigstocke

Danny Robins

Dan Tetsell

With Lucy Montgomery.

Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.

Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2006.

It's Awards Night! Can the Crayon Museum beat off the challenger, the World of Pencils?

0305The Expo2006082420110809 (BBC7)
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Marvel at the meerkats, visit a new theme park... and one man must face 'The Curator'.
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Lady Bagshot claims on the insurance, and the model railway club hits the buffers.