The Things About Us examines British identity: what are we like, what do we think we're like, and what's in the gap in between?This week, Mark is at the Museum of Comedy, around the corner from The British Museum, to assemble The Museum of Nicked Things - well, *A* Museum of Nicked Things - entirely from objects that the audience have stolen and brought along. He is joined by Dan Hicks, Professor of Contemporary Archaeology at Oxford University and Curator of the Pitts Rivers Museum, to analyse the 'exhibits', and find out the stories behind these artefacts. And, as we go along, we learn about what museums are for, and what stories we tell through the things we include in them. The Things About Us is written and presented by Mark Thomas. It was recorded at the Museum of Comedy by Tim Bazell, and produced by Susan McNicholas and Ed Morrish. Thanks to Lush for their support, and to Dr. Feelgood for the use of their music.If you want to say hello on social media, Mark Thomas is @markthomasinfo, and Professor Dan Hicks is @profdanhicks.Mark's photo is by Steve Ullathorne (http://ullathorne.photoshelter.com/index) and the design is by Greg Matthews (https://designbygreg.uk/)

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Mark Thomas presents his first original podcast series, The Things About Us, kindly supported by Lush.markthomasinfo.co.uklush.co.ukPhotography by Steve Ullathorne: http://ullathorne.photoshelter.com/indexDesign by Greg Matthews: https://designbygreg.uk/

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