Miranda Lowe's desert island specimens
Video presented by Miranda Lowe
From the acclaimed to the curious, every scientist at the Museum has at least one favourite among our 70-million-strong collection of specimens. Desert Island Specimens is a regular platform where visitors can quiz scientists about the three specimens that inspire their fascination and contemplation, anything from meteorites to giant whale skeletons.
- Presented by: Miranda Lowe
- Date: 11 August 2003
- Duration: 24:45
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