Meet Me at the Museum

Mindful Museums: line, texture and the breath Oct 28, 2025 7:16 In the last of our Mindful Museums series, tune in to your senses on your next museum or gallery visit. This audio guide will help you to notice the details of the space you’re in – from the architecture to the way the light falls. Just pop your headphones on, press play and take in your surroundings. Narrated by Louise Thompson of Mindful Museums, this Mindful Museum Audio Guide will help you to

Mindful Museums: colour and mood Oct 27, 2025 6:54 What effect does colour have on you? This audio guide will help you to focus on colour, mood and atmosphere in any museum or gallery of your choice. Just find a colourful work of art, pop your headphones on and press play. Narrated by Louise Thompson of Mindful Museums, this Mindful Museum Audio Guide will help you to slow down and relax, as well as connect more deeply with what you see.Brought to

Mindful Museums: portraits and connection Oct 26, 2025 5:46 What can a portrait tell us about a person? This audio guide will help you to connect with any portrait of your choice in a museum or gallery. Just find an image of someone that you’re drawn to, pop your headphones on and press play. Narrated by Louise Thompson of Mindful Museums, this Mindful Museum Audio Guide will help you to slow down and relax, as well as connect more deeply with what you see

Mindful Museums: calm and curiosity Oct 25, 2025 8:42 See things afresh with this audio guide, which will help you to look at a work of art in a new way. Just head to a museum or gallery of your choice, find a painting that you might normally pass by, and listen. Narrated by Louise Thompson of Mindful Museums, this Mindful Museum Audio Guide will help you to slow down and relax, as well as connect more deeply with what you see.Brought to you by Art F

INTRODUCING Mindful Museums: A mindful walk around the gallery Oct 24, 2025 3:18 Introducing our Mindful Museum audio guides. Narrated by Louise Thompson of Mindful Museums, this Mindful Museum Audio Guide will help you to slow down and relax, as well as connect more deeply with what you see. We'll be releasing five of these over the next week to help you make the most of your next museum visit.Practise the art of mindful looking with this audio guide. On your next visit to a

Meet You at the Museum: National Museum of Scotland Mar 14, 2024 19:45 If you’ve enjoyed delving into museums with our celebrity guests on Meet Me at the Museum, then our new spin-off show, Meet You at the Museum, should be right up your street, as we get the lowdown from museum visitors themselves. Join host JP Devlin as he explores the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and hears fascinating first-hand stories from visitors about the important and surprising

Meet You at the Museum: Imperial War Museum London Feb 15, 2024 20:36 If you’ve enjoyed delving into museums with our celebrity guests on Meet Me at the Museum, then our new spin-off show, Meet You at the Museum, should be right up your street, as we get the lowdown from museum visitors themselves. Join host JP Devlin as he explores Imperial War Museum London and hears fascinating first-hand stories from visitors about the important and surprising role the museum pl

Meet You at the Museum: National Museum Cardiff Jan 25, 2024 22:47 If you’ve enjoyed delving into museums with our celebrity guests on Meet Me at the Museum, then our new spin-off show, Meet You at the Museum, should be right up your street, as we get the lowdown from museum visitors themselves. Join host JP Devlin as he explores National Museum Cardiff and hears fascinating first-hand stories from visitors about the important and surprising role the museum plays

Meet You at the Museum: Ashmolean Museum Dec 14, 2023 17:48 If you’ve enjoyed delving into museums with our celebrity guests on Meet Me at the Museum, then our new spin-off show, Meet You at the Museum, should be right up your street, as we get the lowdown from museum visitors themselves. Join host JP Devlin as he explores the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford and hears fascinating first-hand stories from visitors about the important and surprising role the museu

Meet You at the Museum: Victoria and Albert Museum Nov 16, 2023 19:42 If you’ve enjoyed delving into museums with our celebrity guests on Meet Me at the Museum, then our new spin-off show, Meet You at the Museum, should be right up your street, as we get the lowdown from museum visitors themselves. Join host JP Devlin as he explores the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and hears fascinating first-hand stories from visitors about the important and surprising ro

Special episode: highlights from Scotland Aug 10, 2023 23:15 In this special episode, we delve into the Meet Me at the Museum archive to pull out highlights from some of our visits to Scotland, including journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark at V&A Dundee, ‘Succession’ star Brian Cox at the National Gallery of Scotland, DJ and broadcaster Edith Bowman at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, and actor Jack Lowden at the National Museum of Scot

Special episode: highlights from museums by the sea Jul 13, 2023 22:46 In this special episode, we delve into the Meet Me at the Museum archive to pull out highlights from our visits to museums near the coast, including writer and art historian Katy Hessel at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives, author and podcaster Robert Diament at the Turner Contemporary in Margate, and actor and comedian Mawaan Rizwan at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.

Special episode: highlights from Wales Jun 27, 2023 27:02 In this special episode, we delve into the Meet Me at the Museum archive to pull out highlights from our visits to Wales, including comedian Miles Jupp at Tredegar House, broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans at St Fagans Museum of National History, singer Kizzy Crawford at National Museum Cardiff, and friends and fellow comedians Lloyd Langford and Matt Forde at Cardiff Castle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c

Special episode: highlights from north-west England May 30, 2023 28:29 In this special episode, we delve into the Meet Me at the Museum archive to pull out highlights from our visits to the north-west of England, featuring comedian Russel Kane at the Whitworth Gallery, BBC favourites Jane Garvey and Fi Glover at Tate Liverpool, comedian Tez Ilyas at the National Football Museum, and DJ Mark Radcliffe at the Science and Industry Museum in the heart of Manchester. Host

Owain Wyn Evans at St Fagans National Museum of History Dec 22, 2022 40:26 Broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans takes his husband Arran to St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff, where lovingly preserved buildings from different historical periods and contemporary exhibitions bring the story of Wales to life. As they explore the grounds, they uncover the extraordinary tales behind places like the Workmen’s Institute and pub, buy sweets in the traditional shop and discuss

Alexei Sayle at the Cartoon Museum Dec 19, 2022 32:28 Comedian and author Alexei Sayle meets his friend, graphic novelist Oscar Zarate, at the Cartoon Museum in London, where they explore highlights from a collection of thousands of cartoons. Picking out some of their favourite artists, they follow the evolution of the art form, from William Hogarth and Thomas Rowlandson’s depictions of Georgian society to the present day. Chatting to the museum’s ex

Amber Butchart at Braintree Museum Dec 15, 2022 39:45 Dress historian Amber Butchart takes her partner, illustrator Rob Flowers, to Braintree Museum in Essex, where they uncover the area’s strong textiles heritage and explore what fabrics and design can tell us about society over time. As they discover an exhibition of book illustrations and pore over luxury velvets in the neighbouring Warner Textile Archive, they learn about the skilled makers behin

Kemi Lawson at the Museum of the Home Dec 8, 2022 32:35 Creative director of lifestyle brand The Cornrow, Kemi Lawson enjoys a family visit to the Museum of the Home in London with her mum and daughters. Together they explore the museum’s recreations of different rooms through time, and what they reveal about the way people live. From a ‘space-age’ TV to an early games console, hand-crafted furnishings to an ancestor wall, each object and display spark

Amy Liptrot at the Brontë Parsonage Museum Nov 24, 2022 36:52 Writer Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun and The Instant, takes her friend, poet Zaffar Kunial, to the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Together they explore the former home of the Brontë sisters – Charlotte, Emily and Anne – and see where some of their most famous novels were written. From the dining table where the sisters shared their work, to early reviews of Wuthering Heigh

Nabihah Iqbal at Leighton House Nov 17, 2022 37:41 Musician, DJ and broadcaster Nabihah Iqbal invites her friend, fellow musician Lexy Morvaridi, to visit Leighton House in London, the former home of 19th-century artist Frederic, Lord Leighton. As they explore the unique interiors of this architectural gem, which Leighton filled with art from around the world, they reflect on the role of the artist in bringing together and celebrating a diverse ra

Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum – series 8 Nov 15, 2022 1:12 Join us for series 8 of Meet Me at the Museum from 17 November, where familiar faces take someone special to a museum they love. Join musician and DJ Nabihah Iqbal at Leighton House in London; writer Amy Liptrot at the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth; Kemi Lawson, creative director of The Cornrow, at the Museum of the Home, and many more. Be the first to hear every episode: follow Meet Me at th

Special episode: London highlights with Rob Crossan Sep 30, 2022 37:15 In this special episode, broadcaster Rob Crossan takes a look back over some of our London-based episodes, including Siobhán McSweeney at the Wellcome Collection, Lolita Chakrabarti at the Horniman Museum & Gardens, Mel Giedroyc at Pitzhanger Manor, and Lemn Sissay at the Foundling Museum.Wherever you go in London this autumn there is so much to love and enjoy. Be inspired, calmed, enthralled

Testament at Manchester Art Gallery Aug 11, 2022 37:42 Poet and hip-hop MC Testament takes his good friend Hannah Taylor Jackson to Manchester Art Gallery during Art Assembly, a day celebrating art and creativity across the city of Manchester which took place on 18 June 2022. Together they explore some of the inspiring work commissioned for the day, including David Blandy's installation 'Lost Eons', which imagines Manchester 8,000 years in the future;

Special episode: Meet Me at Art Assembly Live Jun 29, 2022 50:36 Join comedian Russell Kane, poet and hip-hop MC Testament, plus artists Olivia Glasser, Raheel Khan, David Blandy and Suzanne Atkinson, for a special live episode of Meet Me at the Museum for Art Assembly in Manchester.This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at HOME in Manchester on 18 June 2022 as part of Art Assembly 2022, a day-long celebration of art across the city, supported by

Join us at Meet Me at the Museum Live at Art Assembly 2022 Jun 13, 2022 1:11 Join comedian Russell Kane and hip-hop MC and poet Testament for a special live recording of Meet Me at the Museum for Art Assembly at HOME in Manchester on 18 June 2022 at 11am. Tickets to the recording are just £10 (£5 for National Art Pass members) and are available via https://homemcr.orgThe live episode will be available to listen to here a few days after the event.Art Assembly 2022 is a day-

Suzi Ruffell at Bletchley Park May 19, 2022 44:59 Comedian Suzi Ruffell takes her pal, fellow comedian Jenny Bede, to Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes – once the top-secret home of Britain’s codebreakers during the Second World War. Together they take a look inside Alan Turing’s office and get up close to the Enigma cipher and Bombe codebreaking machines, explore the stories of the women who worked at Bletchley Park, and chat to experts about what

Robert Diament at Turner Contemporary May 12, 2022 44:26 Robert Diament, co-host of the Talk Art podcast, explores Turner Contemporary in Margate with his friend Naomi Evans, co-founder of Everyday Racism. As they bring their perspectives to different exhibitions in this visually striking gallery, they discuss their love of Margate, how the arts scene has developed in the town, and how their work and interests led them to each other. They also consider

Poppy Jay at the V&A, London May 5, 2022 41:24 Podcaster and director Poppy Jay is joined by her friend Martin at the V&A in London, where they indulge their love of sharing art and culture together among the museum’s vast collection. Pieces of design such as the Refugee Nation flag spark conversations about identity, migration and empire, while other works of art such as Tippoo’s Tiger – one of the museum’s most famous objects – prompt th

Isy Suttie at Creswell Crags Apr 28, 2022 42:55 Comedian, actor and writer Isy Suttie takes her friend Caroline to Creswell Crags – a place that’s very special to them both. As they explore the museum, caves and limestone gorge, they share their memories of visiting when they were younger and why this unique location is so close to their hearts. In the museum they discover some of the fascinating artefacts that reveal stories of life in the Ice

Siobhán McSweeney at the Wellcome Collection Apr 21, 2022 43:28 Actor Siobhán McSweeney takes her pal Kevin Brady to one of her favourite places in London, the Wellcome Collection. Together they explore exhibitions and items that shed light on the connections between science, health, life and art. They meet an astronaut, see a moving piece of art that prompts reflections on the pandemic, learn about humanity’s relationship with plants – and Siobhán even reveal

Brian Cox at the Scottish National Gallery Apr 14, 2022 39:48 Actor Brian Cox shares some of his favourite works of art at the Scottish National Gallery with fellow Dundonian actor Ava Hickey. The two explore some of the most iconic paintings in Scotland’s art collection, meet the Monarch of the Glen, and discuss their shared experiences of making creative work during the pandemic. As they look at work by artists from Rembrandt through to Dundee’s John Dunca

Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum - series 7 Apr 7, 2022 0:56 Join us for series 7 of Meet Me at the Museum from 14 April, where our star presenters discover fascinating stories at some of their favourite museums across the UK. Join actor Brian Cox at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh; Derry Girls’ Siobhan McSweeney at the Wellcome Collection in London; actor and comedian Isy Suttie at Creswell Crags in Worksop, and many more. Be the first to hear e

Mark Radcliffe at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester Nov 11, 2021 39:56 Broadcaster and musician Mark Radcliffe takes his friend and bandmate Paul Langley to the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, where they explore how the ‘rainy city’ has been a place of ideas and invention through time. As they take a deep dive into an exhibition about one of Manchester’s most famous outputs, Factory Records, they discuss how the iconic record label is intertwined with the

Deborah Frances-White and Russell Tovey at the Design Museum Oct 28, 2021 34:44 Comedian and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast Deborah Frances-White takes her pal, the actor and Talk Art podcast co-host Russell Tovey, to the Design Museum in London, where they explore how art and design are integrated into the way we live. Together they discover how great pieces of design can become iconic and how today’s designers are working to tackle throwaway culture by pioneering susta

Caleb Azumah Nelson at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Oct 21, 2021 37:04 Writer and photographer Caleb Azumah Nelson visits Bristol Museum & Art Gallery with his partner, theatre-maker and poet Esme Allman. Together they encounter art that speaks to Bristol’s radical history, explore an exhibition of work by one of their favourite artists, Ghanaian photographer James Barnor, and discover how a project led by the museum’s Young Collective has brought fresh new persp

Lolita Chakrabarti at the Horniman Museum & Gardens Oct 14, 2021 33:27 Actor and writer Lolita Chakrabarti takes her friend, artist Sara Shamma, to the Horniman Museum & Gardens in London, where they explore a collection that’s full of surprises. As they wander the galleries and grounds, the unusual items they discover prompt conversations about their inspirations as artists, the stories we tell about the past, and memories of time spent together as friends and n

Jack Lowden at the National Museum of Scotland Oct 7, 2021 38:08 Actor Jack Lowden takes his friend and fellow actor Andrew Rothney to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, where they indulge their passion for Scottish history and explore the stories of key people and events, including Mary, Queen of Scots and the Jacobite uprisings. Together they discuss how meeting at drama school led to a shared love of castles and adventures, how they’ve taken on th

Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum - series 6 Oct 5, 2021 1:23 Join us for series 6 of Meet Me at the Museum from 7 October, where our star presenters discover fascinating stories at some of their favourite museums across the UK. Join actor Jack Lowden at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh; actor and writer Lolita Chakrabarti at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London; writer and photographer Caleb Azumah Nelson at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Benjamin Zephaniah at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Apr 15, 2021 38:25 Writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery with his friend Robert, where they reminisce about growing up in the city, the people who’ve shaped it, and Birmingham’s cultural and political history. Together they look at Benjamin’s first-ever typewriter, where his journey as a writer began, artefacts from important protests, and a very special installation – an or

Mathew Horne at the Museum of Brands Apr 8, 2021 41:58 Actor Mathew Horne visits the Museum of Brands in London with his partner, set designer Celina Bassili, where they encounter a remarkable collection of objects, packaging and design that tell a fascinating story about modern life. Together they enter the museum’s ‘time tunnel’, where iconic products from the past 150 years spark conversations about nostalgia, the power of advertising, and how bran

Kizzy Crawford at National Museum Cardiff Apr 1, 2021 35:28 Musician and singer-songwriter Kizzy Crawford takes her sister Neli Shields to National Museum Cardiff, where they take a trip through time and explore aspects of Welsh history and culture. Together they reflect on their ideas of home and belonging, growing up in a creative family, and how they can relate to some of the figures they encounter at the museum – including another pair of art-loving si

Malik Al Nasir at the International Slavery Museum Mar 25, 2021 40:59 Poet and social activist Malik Al Nasir visits the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool with his friend and colleague Leona Vaughn, exploring the important and harrowing story of the transatlantic slave trade, resistance and abolition, and the enduring impact of these events on the world today. The pair take an emotional journey through the stories of black women in history, the challenges po

Fern Brady at the Roman Baths Mar 18, 2021 30:31 Comedian Fern Brady takes her boyfriend Conor to the Roman Baths in Bath, where they discover how the Romans’ ‘curse tablets’ compare to irate Facebook statuses of today, look at the representation of sexuality in Roman times, and even get to taste a sample of the water. During their visit they consider what connects us with the Romans through time, and how people have used the Baths as a meeting

Elizabeth Day at the Imperial War Museum, London Mar 11, 2021 41:01 Writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day takes her husband Justin Basini to the Imperial War Museum in London, where they uncover poignant and personal stories of displacement, home and identity affecting people around the world today. Together they look at events from the First World War to the present day, explore objects synonymous with war and reflect on their families’ own experiences of conflict.&

Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum - series 5 Mar 8, 2021 0:46 Meet Me at the Museum is back! Join us for series 5 of the silver British Podcast Award-winning show from 11 March, featuring six new episodes including Elizabeth Day at the Imperial War Museum, Benjamin Zephaniah at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, and Mathew Horne at the Museum of Brands. To hear every episode, please subscribe to Meet Me at the Museum wherever you listen to your podcasts. Hos

Art and Stuff: The Great Bed of Ware Jan 15, 2021 23:35 A bonus episode of the new Art Fund podcast, Art and Stuff. Join Ben Miller as he explores the history of one of the grandest objects of furniture in the land, the Great Bed of Ware, part of the collection at the V&A in London. Made in the 16th century, it has been host to thousands of somnolent occupants over the years. Ben hears more about its fascinating story from curator Nick Humphrey and

Introducing: Art and Stuff Dec 8, 2020 1:27 A short trailer to introduce a new podcast from Art Fund called Art and Stuff. Join guest presenter Ben Miller as he takes a closer look at some of the most fascinating stuff inside our museums. From bits of buried treasure to iconic portraits to outlandish furniture, what do these things say about us? Each episode a range of people share their expertise and passion, revealing the incredible stori

Special: Why museums matter with Russell Kane May 28, 2020 36:25 In this special episode, comedian Russell Kane speaks to a variety of guests about how the lockdown has affected cultural venues across the UK and explores why museums matter more than ever. Alistair Hudson, director of the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester and Elinor Morgan, head of programme at MIMA in Middlesbrough, talk about the positive role museums can play in the community; writer and critic

Anneka Rice at Osborne House May 11, 2020 31:19 Broadcaster Anneka Rice takes her friend, actor and writer Imogen Stubbs, to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, the former palatial holiday home of Queen Victoria, where they get to explore the house’s opulent interiors, reminisce about the time Anneka landed in a helicopter there for the 80s TV show Treasure Hunt, and find out more about Victoria and Albert’s distinctly progressive attitude towa

Katy Hessel at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden May 4, 2020 32:57 Instagram influencer and host of The Great Women Artists podcast Katy Hessel visits the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives with her friend, the artist Unskilled Worker. While there, they explore the stunning garden and discover more about the life and work of one of the 20th century's most important artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edith Bowman at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Apr 27, 2020 28:15 Broadcaster and DJ Edith Bowman takes her friend, photographer Kellee Quinn, to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, where they explore the diverse collection on show, reflect on Scottish history, art and identity, and get up close with iconic paintings by Salvador Dali and L.S. Lowry.Please note: UK museums including Kelvingrove are currently closed due to the Covid-19 crisis. Hosted on

Mel Giedroyc at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Apr 20, 2020 33:37 TV presenter, comedian and actress Mel Giedroyc and her good friend Emma Pierce head along to Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing, west London, to explore the former country home of famed architect and art collector Sir John Soane. While inside they discover more about Soane’s family life, including the difficult relationship he had with his children, as well as take in the manor’s newest space, which is h

2019 highlights with Fi Glover Dec 28, 2019 33:29 In this special episode, Fi Glover takes a look back at some of the highlights from Meet Me at the Museum in 2019, including Russell Kane getting to grips with culture and class at the Whitworth art gallery in Manchester and Lucy Porter stepping back 500 years into the past at the Mary Rose in Portsmouth, plus many more inspirational museum adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo

Kirsty Wark at V&A Dundee Dec 8, 2019 36:45 Journalist and TV presenter Kirsty Wark takes illustrator Johanna Basford to V&A Dundee, where they explore the city’s newest cultural icon, tour a renovated Charles Rennie Mackintosh tearoom, and uncover the rich history and global influence of Scottish design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miles Jupp at Tredegar House Dec 1, 2019 40:36 Actor and comedian Miles Jupp takes his friend Anna Antebi to Tredegar House in Wales, where they explore the beautiful gilded interiors of this 17th-century manor house, uncover the history of the aristocratic Morgan family who lived there, and learn all about the eccentric Evan Morgan, famed for his wild parties and outrageous behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio

Mae Martin at the Freud Museum Nov 24, 2019 37:19 Comedian Mae Martin takes friend and fellow comic Annie McGrath to the Freud Museum in north London, where they explore the home of the father of psychoanalysis and take a closer look at the life and work of his daughter and pioneer of child psychology, Anna Freud.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Dabiri at Handel & Hendrix in London Nov 17, 2019 31:02 Author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri takes fellow writer Jesse Bernard along to Handel & Hendrix in London. It was home, first to the Baroque composer, and then two centuries later to the Sixties guitar legend. While inside, they uncover more about the private and public lives of these two very different musical pioneers, who both came to Britain from abroad and changed the cultural landscape of

Jessie Burton at Charleston Nov 10, 2019 44:09 Author Jessie Burton takes her mum Linda to Charleston, the Bloomsbury home of art and ideas, set in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. Together they tour the former residence of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, explore the orchard and gardens, and learn more about the house’s history as a meeting place for some of the 20th century’s most significant artists and thinkers. Hosted on Acast. See

Lucy Porter at The Mary Rose Nov 4, 2019 35:26 Comedian Lucy Porter takes fellow comic Joe Wells along to The Mary Rose in Portsmouth, where they explore the 500-year-old Tudor warship, speak to one of the original divers on the project to raise the vessel from the seabed, and reflect on the role of modern museums in providing immersive learning experiences for visitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Garvey and Fi Glover at Tate Liverpool May 13, 2019 33:33 Radio 4 Woman’s Hour host Jane Garvey takes fellow BBC and Fortunately... podcast presenter Fi Glover to her hometown to visit Tate Liverpool, where they explore the gallery’s impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. Inside they chat to staff about the role galleries play in challenging our understanding of the world, and talk with honesty and humour about their own responses to the w

Andrew Hunter Murray at Jane Austen's House Museum May 6, 2019 32:42 Writer and comedian Andrew Hunter Murray takes fellow comedian and Austentatious improv partner Amy Cooke-Hodgson along to Jane Austen’s House Museum in Hampshire, where they get to indulge their mutual passion for one of the world’s most cherished writers. As well as exploring Austen's home, they come face to face with the table on which she created some of her greatest novels, and learn more abo

Mawaan Rizwan at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Apr 29, 2019 34:32 Actor, writer and comedian Mawaan Rizwan takes his mum along to Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, where they delve into the extensive collection of materials and objects relating to LGBTQI+ history, reflect on the connection between fashion, sexuality and identity, and also explore the ‘Museum of Transology’, the largest collection representing trans people in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c

Jackie Kay and Hollie McNish at Glasgow Women's Library Apr 22, 2019 36:48 National Poet for Scotland Jackie Kay takes fellow poet Hollie McNish along to Glasgow Women's Library, where they delve into a rich collection of artefacts, artwork and materials tracing women's history through the ages. Inside they talk to staff about the origins of the library and discuss issues of women's representation across society, education and the arts, while also reflecting on the impor

Lemn Sissay at the Foundling Museum Apr 15, 2019 34:24 Poet and chancellor of Manchester University Lemn Sissay takes good friend Asif Khan along to the Foundling Museum in London, where they explore the UK’s first children’s home and first public art gallery. Inside they talk to director Caro Howell about the museum’s rich history, and reflect on the contribution artists have made to philanthropy and social welfare over the years. Hosted on Acast. Se

Russell Kane at the Whitworth Apr 8, 2019 35:03 Comedian Russell Kane takes his auntie Christine along to the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester, where they reflect on the relationship between culture and class, tour the incredible range of artwork on show, and get to explore an exhibition that unearths the history of former Moss Side nightclub, the Reno. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lloyd Langford at Cardiff Castle Dec 6, 2018 26:22 Comedian Lloyd Langford takes pal and fellow funnyman Matt Forde to Cardiff Castle where they meet players in historical re-enactments, learn about medieval weaponry and venture into wartime tunnels.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie Haynes at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Nov 29, 2018 28:30 Writer and broadcaster Natalie Haynes takes her best friend Helen Bagnall to Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery in Carlisle, where they are transported through the ages and explore Roman treasures.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beattie Edmondson at the Ashmolean Museum Nov 22, 2018 28:07 Actress and writer Beattie Edmondson takes her sister Freya to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford for an afternoon of witchcraft and sorcery, where they find magical items in the museum’s collection and recall growing up in ‘mystical’ Devon.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tez Ilyas at the National Football Museum Nov 15, 2018 21:43 Comedian Tez Ilyas and his football fanatic dad visit the National Football Museum in Manchester, where they reminisce about childhood and Blackburn’s glory days as they put their skills to the test for penalty shoot-outs and match commentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie at The Postal Museum Nov 8, 2018 44:47 Comedians Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie head along to The Postal Museum in London, where the pair get to indulge in some super-geeky postal history and take a ride on Mail Rail, the miniature underground railway that served as an essential part of the capital's mail system for over 70 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cariad Lloyd at the Fashion and Textile Museum Nov 1, 2018 24:24 Comedian and podcaster Cariad Lloyd takes her mum Ruth along to the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, where the pair get to indulge their shared love of fashion, visit founder Zandra Rhodes’ exclusive penthouse suite, and sample the delights of the museum’s café. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: Meet Me at the Museum Oct 15, 2018 3:36 Welcome to Meet Me at the Museum. Cariad Lloyd introduces a new podcast featuring famous faces (and friends) as they explore a favourite museum or gallery, find out about what goes on behind the scenes, and chat about life, the universe and everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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