01/04/2008
Michael Rosen presents the series that takes a close look at the words we use, where they come from and how we play with them. He examines the concept of bad language - why we swear, what makes a particular word taboo in polite company and why swearing is on the increase among young people.
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- Tue 1 Apr 2008 16:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 14 Jul 2008 23:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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