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The Postbag Edition

Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright answer listeners' questions with help from guests Katherine Fry and Rowena Kirton, authors of the book 'Grammar for Grown-Ups'.

Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright answer listeners' questions from the Word of Mouth inbox and postbag. They're joined by guests, Katherine Fry and Rowena Kirton, authors of the book 'Grammar for Grown-Ups' to talk about everything from your grammar gripes to queries about why everyone seems to be using or abusing the word ''literally' lately.

Producer: Sarah Addezio.

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  • Tue 9 May 2017 16:00
  • Mon 15 May 2017 23:00

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