Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them
Radio 4,Β·271 episodes
Michael Rosen and Laura Wright look at the history behind and wordplay used in shop names.
Michael Rosen talks to the Samaritans about how language can help people in crisis.
Sally Bayley talks to Michael Rosen about how words came to her rescue during childhood.
Michael is joined by Tom Hewitson, conversation designer for the likes of Siri and Alexa.
Michael Rosen talks to Tiffany Watt Smith about the words we use to describe our emotions.
How do fonts change the meaning of a message? Michael Rosen is joined by Sarah Hyndman.
Michael Rosen asks if we are living through a crisis of language in public debate.
Michael Rosen is joined by Paul Anthony Jones of popular etymology blog Haggard Hawks.
Michael Rosen talks language and gender identity with CN Lester, author of Trans Like Me.
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright explore how diseases are named.
Best wishes or kind regards? What is the new etiquette for written communication?
Vocal coaches Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher give Michael Rosen a thorough workout.
Michael Rosen and Laura Wright start a new series with hellos and greetings.
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright explain how pubs got their names.
Michael Rosen talks to Steve Jones about language and our genes.
Robert Macfarlane tells Michael Rosen about his 'word-hoard' of endangered nature words.
Michael Rosen finds out what can be learnt about communication from people with autism.
Lifelong Arsenal supporter Michael Rosen talks football cliches with Adam Hurrey.
Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts and Crosses, talks in depth to Michael Rosen.
Michael Rosen asks Andi Oliver and Niki Segnit how they describe the flavours of food.
David Walliams talks to Michael Rosen about writing children's books.
Michael Rosen and Laura Wright find out how video games influence language.
Michael Rosen answers listeners' language queries from the Word of Mouth inbox and postbag
Michael Rosen asks George Lakoff about the new political words coming out of the US now.
Tracy Beaker author Jacqueline Wilson talks to Michael Rosen about her love of language.
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright find out how countries got their names.
Michael Rosen and Laura Wright find out how much of English comes from French roots.
Michael Rosen on the Americanisation of English, with Lynne Murphy and Matthew Engel.
Is emoji really the world's fastest-growing language? Michael Rosen finds out.
Michael Rosen explores the tunes we sing when we are speaking, without even realising it.
