The Museum of Everything

The Museum of Everything – Series 2 returns with even more surreal brilliance, as Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins, and Dan Tetsell continue their wildly inventive BBC Radio 4 sketch comedy. Once again set inside the endlessly strange Museum of Everything, this second series pushes the absurd even further, guiding listeners through bizarre exhibits, eccentric curators, and delightfully twisted versions of history, culture, and the future. Across six laugh-out-loud episodes, Series 2 delivers sharp satire, clever wordplay, and surreal musical sketches, all linked by the museum’s ever-expanding and utterly unpredictable world. From pompous guides and baffling artefacts to ridiculous re-imaginings of humanity’s past and future, every sketch adds another layer to this uniquely British comedy experience. Perfect for fans of classic BBC radio comedy, surreal humour, and intelligent sketch shows, The Museum of Everything – Series 2 is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys witty, character-driven audio comedy with a delightfully absurd edge. Episode 1 00:00 The Museum Reopens 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. Episode 2 28:02 The Dig Discover the results of a ‘live’ archaeology dig and visit a very liberal safari 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 March 2005. Episode 3 56:10 Under New Management 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. Episode 4 1:23:05 The Coach Trip The Museum's annual away day heads to a medieval fayre in Chaversham. 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. Episode 5 1:50:19 By Royal Appointment 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. Episode 6 2:17:55 Behind the Magic The Film Institute has a self-regarding guest - and the audio guides start to go wrong. Plus 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 Museum of Everything – Series 1 is a surreal and hilarious BBC Radio 4 comedy sketch show written by and starring Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins and Dan Tetsell. Set in the endlessly bizarre Museum of Everything, this first series invites listeners to wander through absurd exhibits, eccentric museum guides and bizarre historical oddities in a musical and witty journey through “the history of everything.” In six laugh-filled episodes, the trio bring their unique British humour to life with sketches ranging from “A Very Important Visitor” and “To Infinity and Beyond” to whimsical tours of galleries, stately homes and uncanny future histories—all connected by the ever-expanding, infinitely odd museum world. Perfect for fans of British comedy and radio sketch shows, The Museum of Everything blends sharp satire with surreal imagination, making Series 1 a must-listen for anyone who loves clever, character-driven audio comedy. Episode 1 00:00 Welcome to the Museum of Everything 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. Episode 2 27:10 A Very Important Visitor 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. Episode 3 55:01 School Parties Welcome 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. Episode 4 1:23:05 To Infinity and Beyond 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. Episode 5 1:50:19 The History of Everything 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. Episode 6 2:17:55 The History of the Future Badgerland goes international and experience the History of the Future. 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.