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Who decides that someone should become a 'national treasure'?

Joanna Lumley, national treasure ... but who decides? Photograph: Jason Alden/Rex Shutterstock
Joanna Lumley, national treasure ... but who decides? Photograph: Jason Alden/Rex Shutterstock

Who decides that someone should become a “national treasure” and why is it that many who make that list – eg Stephen Fry, Billy Connolly, Joanna Lumley – are appalling?

Jim Aitchison, Swaffham, Norfolk

• Post your answers – and new questions – below or email them to nq@theguardian.com. Please include name, address and phone number.

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