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Episode 4

Abridged by Jane Marshall.

Before you can say Jack Robinson the Etymologicon uncovers who Jack Robinson was and what his link is to The Tower of London, derricks and guillotines.

Read by Hugh Dennis

Produced by Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall Production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

18 minutes

Last on

Fri 23 Dec 2011 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 09:45
  • Fri 23 Dec 2011 00:30

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