Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders

This comedy series is all about Long's desire to better herself through learning and her enjoyment of discovering things in reference books.

Josie is joined by Irish comedian, Maeve Higgins, and by a variety of comedic guests -Robin Ince, Chris Neill, Daniel Harkin, Henning Wehn and Isy Suttie, plus the occasional actual expert.

Each episode is anchored by Josie and Maeve in the studio, with Josie presenting her essay on the week's given subject and Maeve helping with questions, illustrations and interruptions. The guests help to play extra characters or to provide specialist advice.

This week, Josie uses the book 'Astronomy for Dummies' to try and unravel the greater mysteries of the cosmos.

Josie unravels greater mysteries of the cosmos in her quest to better herself through learning and books. From February 2009.

Comedy series in which JOSIE LONG attempts to better herself through learning from reference books, with help from Irish comedienne MAEVE HIGGINS and special guests.

Josie unravels greater mysteries of the cosmos - in her quest to better herself through learning and books. From February 2009.

Josie unravels the mysteries of the cosmos in her quest to better herself through learning

Comedian JOSIE LONG tries to better herself through learning and discovering things in reference books.

She presents her essay on a given subject, with fellow comedian MAEVE HIGGINS helping out with questions, illustrations and interruptions.

For starters, Josie uses the book 'Astronomy for Dummies' to unravel the greater mysteries of the cosmos.

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 in February 2009.

Josie unravels mysteries of the cosmos in her quest to better herself through learning.

Josie uses the book Astronomy for Dummies to try and unravel the greater mysteries of the cosmos.

Josie uses the book Astronomy for Dummies to try and unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.

Comedy series in which Josie Long attempts to better herself through learning.Comedy series in which Josie Long attempts to better herself through learning from reference books, with help from Irish comedienne Maeve Higgins and special guests.

She presents her essay on a given subject, as Maeve Higgins helps out with questions, illustrations and interruptions.

This week, Josie uses the book 'Astronomy for Dummies' to try and unravel the greater mysteries of the cosmos.Comedy series in which JOSIE LONG attempts to better herself through learning from reference books, with help from Irish comedienne MAEVE HIGGINS and special guests.

Comedy series in which Josie Long attempts to better herself through learning from reference books, with help from Irish comedienne Maeve Higgins and special guests.Comedy series in which JOSIE LONG attempts to better herself through learning from reference books, with help from Irish comedienne MAEVE HIGGINS and special guests.

This week, Josie explores the history of collecting things and discovers the Enlightenment.

She tries to defy her arty-student past, by becoming more scientific and takes controversial anatomist and Bodyworks impresario, Professor Gunther von Hagens to task for being a 'demon with ready access to plasticine.

Playing Professor Von Hagens in this episode is German stand-up comedian Henning Wehn.

She tries to defy her arty past by becoming more scientific and takes controversial anatomist and Bodyworks impresario Professor Gunther von Hagens to task for being a 'demon with ready access to plasticine'.

This comedy series is all about Long's desire to better herself through learning and her enjoyment of discovering things in reference books.

Josie is joined by Irish comedian, Maeve Higgins, and by a variety of comedic guests -Robin Ince, Chris Neill, Daniel Harkin, Henning Wehn and Isy Suttie, plus the occasional actual expert.

Each episode is anchored by Josie and Maeve in the studio, with Josie presenting her essay on the week's given subject and Maeve helping with questions, illustrations and interruptions. The guests help to play extra characters or to provide specialist advice.

This week, Josie explores the history of collecting things and discovers the Enlightenment. She tries to defy her arty-student past, by becoming more scientific and takes controversial anatomist and Bodyworks impresario, Professor Gunther von Hagens to task for being a 'demon with ready access to plasticine.

The comedian sets out to validate herself through 18th-century philosophy.

The comedian sets out to validate herself through 18th-century philosophy - even her frog collection. From February 2009.

Comedian Josie Long sets out to validate herself through 18th-century philosophy.

She tries to defy her student past, by becoming more scientific and takes controversial anatomist Professor Gunther von Hagens to task for being a 'demon with ready access to plasticine'.

With MAEVE HIGGINS, HENNING WEHN and DANIEL HARKIN.

Producer COLIN ANDERSON

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 in February 2009.

The comedian sets out to validate herself through 18th century philosophy - even her frog collection. From February 2009.

Comedy series in which JOSIE LONG attempts to better herself through learning from reference books, with help from Irish comedian MAEVE HIGGINS and special guests.

Josie explores the history of collecting things and discovers the Enlightenment. She tries to defy her arty past by becoming more scientific and takes controversial anatomist and Bodyworks impresario Professor Gunther von Hagens to task for being a 'demon with ready access to plasticine'.

With HENNING WEHN.

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This week, Josie explores the fantastic world of obscure animal facts in a bid to become the ultimate quiz contestant.

To do this she looks back at her animal rights activist past, questions why she grew out of this phase and interrogates her father over his quiz-buff history.

This episode features appearances from comedian Chris Neill, Josie's Dad, Geoff Long and host of Jordan, Jesse Go! and The Sound of Young America, 'America's Radio Sweetheart,' Jesse Thorn.

To do this she looks back at her animal rights activist past, questions why she grew out of that phase and interrogates her father over his quiz buff history.

This comedy series is all about Long's desire to better herself through learning and her enjoyment of discovering things in reference books.

Josie is joined by Irish comedian, Maeve Higgins, and by a variety of comedic guests -Robin Ince, Chris Neill, Daniel Harkin, Henning Wehn, Jesse Thorn and Isy Suttie, plus the occasional actual expert.

Each episode is anchored by Josie and Maeve in the studio, with Josie presenting her essay on the week's given subject and Maeve helping with questions, illustrations and interruptions. The guests help to play extra characters or to provide specialist advice.

This week, Josie explores the fantastic world of obscure animal facts in a bid to become the ultimate quiz contestant. To do this she looks back at her animal rights activist past, questions why she grew out of this phase and interrogates her father over his quiz-buff history.

The comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant.

With her thirst for knowledge unquenched, the comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant. From March 2009.

Comedy series in which JOSIE LONG attempts to better herself through learning from reference books, with help from Irish comedian MAEVE HIGGINS and special guests.

Josie explores the fantastic world of obscure animal facts in a bid to become the ultimate quiz contestant. To do this she looks back at her animal rights activist past, questions why she grew out of that phase and interrogates her father over his quiz buff history.

Josie explores the world of obscure animal facts in a bid to become a top quiz contestant.

In her continuing quest to better herself through learning and discovering things in reference books, comedian JOSIE LONG, explores the fantastic world of obscure animal facts in a bid to become the ultimate quiz contestant.

With her comedic cohorts, MAEVE HIGGINS, Chris Neil, Jesse Thorne and Geoff Long.

Producer COLIN ANDERSON

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 in March 2009.

Josie Long explores the fantastic world of obscure animal facts in a bid to become the ultimate quiz contestant.

It's all part of her continuing quest to better herself through learning and discovering things in reference books.

With:

'3/4. In her continuing quest to better herself through learning and discovering things in reference books, Josie Long, joined by a host of comedic cohorts, explores the fantastic world of obscure animal facts in a bid to become the ultimate quiz contestant. Producer Colin Anderson'

This programme features a guest appearance from actress / comedian ISY SUTTIE.

Josie presents a show about propriety, plants, grandparents, and growing your own.

Josie thinks about propriety, plants, grandparents, being connected to the world around you and growing your own.

This comedy series is all about Long's desire to better herself through learning and her enjoyment of discovering things in old reference books.

Over the series Josie is regularly joined by Irish comedian, Maeve Higgins, and by a variety of comedic guests -ROBIN INCE, CHRIS NEILL, Daniel Harkin, HENNING WEHN, Jesse Thorn and ISY SUTTIE, plus the occasional actual expert.

Each episode is anchored by Josie and Maeve in the studio, with Josie presenting her essay on the week's subject and Maeve helping with questions, illustrations and interruptions. The guests help to play extra characters or to provide specialist advice.

Exploring the wonders of the planet, Josie learns a love of gardening can lead to wisdom.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009.

Comedy series in which JOSIE LONG attempts to better herself through learning from reference books, with help from Irish comedian MAEVE HIGGINS and special guests.

Josie thinks about propriety, plants, grandparents, being connected to the world around you and growing your own. With special guest, comedian ISY SUTTIE.

Josie thinks about propriety, plants, grandparents and being connected to the world.

Propriety, plants and grandparents

How growing your own connects you to the world around you.

Josie Long continues her quest to better herself through learning and discovering things in reference books.

With:

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 in March 2009.

Still exploring the wonders of the planet - the comedian learns how a love of gardening can lead to wisdom. From March 2009.

In her continuing quest to better herself through learning and discovering things in reference books, comedian JOSIE LONG presents a show about propriety, plants, grandparents, being connected to the world around you and growing your own.

With Josie's comedic cohort MAEVE HIGGINS

And guest ISY SUTTIE.

Producer COLIN ANDERSON

'4/4. In her quest to better herself, comedian Josie Long aims to explore the planet's wonders in detail. This week she tries to learn about propriety, plants, grandparents, and growing your own. Her special guest is actress and comedian Isy Suttie. Producer Colin Anderson'