{"product_id":"book-hiyz","title":"All of the Planet's Wonders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJosie Long presents four entertaining and educational comedic essays, aided by Maeve Higgins and special guests\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning comedian Josie Long has performed nine hit stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, subsequently touring them around the UK and internationally. This BBC Radio series was adapted from her hit 2009 stage show, and finds her attempting to unravel the mysteries of the universe through ad hoc research. Using the knowledge she's gleaned, she gives us the lowdown on her selected subject - with the help of her special guests, who join in with questions, illustrations and interruptions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstronomy for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, Josie uses the textbook of the same name to try and get to grips with the complexities of the solar system. As she flicks through its pages, she learns how to identify constellations, joins the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence - and finds her cosmic twin... \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Enlightenment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e sees her pondering the history of collecting things. From her childhood frog collection to the Pitts Rivers Museum, she considers why we love acquiring, categorising and displaying objects - and how doing so makes us better people...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eObscure Animal Facts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, Josie attempts to level up, and become unbeatable at Trivial Pursuit. Sharing her favourite facts about the animal kingdom, she recalls her animal-activist past, interrogates her father over his quiz-buff history and reflects on the deep joy of being dorky. And in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePropriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, she finds out how being outside connects us to nature, muses on apple names and adventure botanists, and discovers how her granny's gardening book holds the key to al fresco happiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong Josie's special guests are \u003ci\u003eThe Infinite Monkey Cage\u003c\/i\u003e's \u003cb\u003eRobin Ince\u003c\/b\u003e; German comedian \u003cb\u003eHenning Wehn\u003c\/b\u003e; Josie's dad \u003cb\u003eGeoff Long\u003c\/b\u003e; and the host of \u003ci\u003eJordan, Jesse, Go!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJesse Thorn\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduction credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by and starring Josie Long\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Colin Anderson\u003cbr\u003eWith Maeve Higgins, Robin Ince, Professor Stephen Maran, Henning Wehn, Daniel Harkin, Chris Neil, Jesse Thorne, Geoff Long, Isy Suttie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 18 February-11 March 2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49354578952496,"sku":"BDhiyz","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/403089-hiyz-Square.jpg?v=1734368051","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hiyz","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}