Susie Dent on Language
Michael Rosen and Laura Wright talk to Countdown's Susie Dent about her love of words and the secret languages of Britain that she's been uncovering. What on earth is 'disco rice'?
Michael Rosen and Laura Wright talk to Susie Dent, lexicographer and word lover known for her expert contribution to Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. She has been uncovering the secret language tribes of Britain: the words used only between themselves by groups like publicans, binmen and builders..what on earth is "disco rice"?
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Susie Dent
Susie Dent is an etymologist and lexicographer.ΜύShe is the resident word expert in Dictionary Corner on Channel 4'sΒ °δ΄Η³ά²Τ³Ω»ε΄Η·Ι²ΤΜύandΒ is the author of several books, including Dent's Modern Tribes: The Secret Languages of Britain.Μύ
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- Tue 18 Oct 2016 16:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 24 Oct 2016 23:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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