Imagine having the middle name “Orange”… This isn't an episode about eating more fruit and fibre, it is about fibre optics’ predecessor. The telegraph and how it is bloody difficult sending messages across the planet. Shouting might not work, but it is easier.
Big Cat Killers
Read MoreYou might not be genetically related to your ancestors… bloodlines are very complicated. As are resurrecting extinct dog breeds.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth I ‘s signature was silly. She was silly. Find out more on BBC Radio 4 3.30pm Tuesday for Making History with Iszi Lawrence and Tom Holland.
Read MoreThe first episode is broadcast!
Read MoreHow best to set up a room for a speaking or comedy event. Advice from a professional comedian.
Read MoreCards on the table. How much should you expect to pay for a comedian?
Read MoreThe best advice to follow before you launch your speaking event.
Read MoreMERRY CHRISTMAS! And what could be more festive than Tom Holland talking about overcoming their pagan occupiers by clever use of marrying enemy Earls, raising a kick-arse nephew and stealing a corpse in the name of patriotism.
She's Irish, Spanish, American and Mistress to the King of Bavaria married 3 times, Dancer, actress, lecturer, author and murderer? Iszi thinks so. Doug Segal isn't so sure.
A spooky late night at the Museum
Read MoreAll about Stonehenge… and what that has to do with people called Beaker.
Read MoreA random number generator with a soap opera attached, what are the origins of Basketball and what makes a good sport? Dr Steve Cross is on a mission to make us nerds appreciate the squeak of converse on hardwood.
Ian Hislop interview plus Iszi takes you round the exhibition!
Read MoreWhat has Pears Soap, a soprano, bell ringing orphans, a lesbian affair, ritual dowsing, litigation and a Monkey called Mr Titileehee have to do with the advancement of women's rights? Author, actor, comedian, hero Emma Kennedy will tell you.
What oud you do if a fly landed on your face mid Talk?!
Read MoreAlice Fraser explains how 6 stolen boots, a snake and drawing lots result in a man being eaten? Welcome to the horrible tale of Alexander Pearce 1790-1824. Who would eat humans... even when he strictly didn't 'need' to.
Jo Caulfield tells you about the infamous Mrs Prodgers - a litigious fighter for justice and lower taxi cab bills. Recorded live at The British Museum
Read MoreJoyce Tyldesley on the face that made Hitler forget he was racist.
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