Best Lobster Telephone Podcasts (2024)

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Lobster Telephone 23:20

3+ y ago23:20

23:20

In this episode Ben uncovers the curious history behind a defining work of 20th-century Surrealism, Salvador Dali’s Lobster Telephone, part of the collection of National Galleries Scotland. Ben hears from curator Patrick Elliott, who reveals more about the genesis of the work and the man who commissioned it, Edward James; academic Dr Sarah Jackson,…

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Spirit of the Carnival 27:01

3+ y ago27:01

27:01

In this episode Ben uncovers the story behind Tam Joseph’s powerful and provocative painting, Spirit of the Carnival, which offers a commentary on the ever-increasing police presence at London’s annual Notting Hill Carnival during the 70s and 80s. Ben hears from guests including Carol Thompson, curator at Wolverhampton Art Gallery; musician and cha…

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Puppet of Aloysius Parker from Thunderbirds 24:45

3+ y ago24:45

24:45

In this episode Ben discovers more about one of the most recognisable puppets ever to grace the screen: Aloysius Parker from Thunderbirds. Crafted by master puppeteer John Blundall, this version of Parker was never used in the show itself but was made in 2002 from his original design, and is part of the collection at Birmingham Museum and Art Galle…

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The Galloway Hoard 27:47

3+ y ago27:47

27:47

In this episode, Ben explores the story of one of the most significant discoveries of rare Viking-age objects ever found in Britain. The Galloway Hoard lay undisturbed for a thousand years before being unearthed by a metal detectorist in 2014. Ben learns more about this exceptional find from experts Martin Goldberg and Clare Downham, hears about th…

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Sarah Stone's watercolour birds 22:41

3+ y ago22:41

22:41

In this episode Ben Miller uncovers an incredible collection of more than 170 watercolour illustrations of exotic birds, kept at the Natural History Museum in London. Painted by the nature artist Sarah Stone in the late 18th century, these rich studies gave the public a first look at many unknown bird species from around the world. Ben hears more a…

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The Great Bed of Ware 23:04

3+ y ago23:04

23:04

In this episode Ben 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 writer Jonathan…

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The Spanish Armada off the Coast of England 24:26

3+ y ago24:26

24:26

Ben Miller explores the fascinating history behind the miniature painting ‘The Spanish Armada off the Coast of England’, part of the collection at the Ulster Museum in Belfast. Painted by an unknown artist, this vivid depiction of the defeat of the Spaniards by the British navy in 1588 is an extremely rare example of such a picture from the decades…

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The Wynnstay Organ 23:57

3+ y ago23:57

23:57

Join Ben Miller as he explores the colourful history of the Wynnstay Organ, part of the collection at National Museum Wales in Cardiff. Made in the 18th century and designed by Robert Adam, the organ was commissioned by Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, ‘the Welsh Maecenas’. Amongst others, Ben gets to hear from broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles, Welsh la…

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World of Cats 17:51

3+ y ago17:51

17:51

In episode two Ben Miller uncovers the story behind a unique collage from the Islington Museum in London. 'World of Cats' by Kenneth Halliwell was made in the mid-Sixties while Halliwell was living with his partner, the renowned playwright Joe Orton. Arrange up on a folding screen, it’s a great example of the many subversive collages the pair creat…

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The lost portrait of Charles Dickens 19:37

3+ y ago19:37

19:37

In the first episode presenter Ben Miller learns more about the mysterious rediscovery of a ‘lost’ portrait of Charles Dickens. Painted by Margret Gillies, the portrait has at last found a home in the Charles Dickens Museum in London, but its journey wouldn’t be out of place in one of its subject’s novels. Lucinda Hawksley, Dickens’ great-great-gre…

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Introducing: Art and Stuff 1:31

3+ y ago1:31

1:31

Coming soon! A new podcast from Art Fund which 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, we hear from a range of people who share their expertise and passion, revealing the incredible stories…

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Test 18:40

6+ y ago18:40

18:40

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Lobster Telephone 23:20

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Spirit of the Carnival 27:01

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Puppet of Aloysius Parker from Thunderbirds 24:45

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The Galloway Hoard 27:47

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Sarah Stone's watercolour birds 22:41

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The Great Bed of Ware 23:04

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The Spanish Armada off the Coast of England 24:26

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The Wynnstay Organ 23:57

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World of Cats 17:51

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The lost portrait of Charles Dickens 19:37

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Introducing: Art and Stuff 1:31

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Test 18:40

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