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BBC Radio 4Wed 21 Dec 2011 09:45 BBC Radio 4 FM only
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BBC Radio 4Thu 22 Dec 2011 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Thu 22 Dec 2011 00:30 BBC Radio 4
Book of the Week, The Etymologicon Episode 3 of 5
Abridged by Jane Marshall.
The Etymologicon takes a festive turn as we discover the origins of turkey, punch, and pink champagne. And look at the difference between balderdash and rumbullion.
Read by Hugh Dennis
Produced by Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall Production for BBC Radio 4.
BBC Radio 4Wed 21 Dec 2011 09:45 BBC Radio 4 FM only
BBC Radio 4Thu 22 Dec 2011 00:30 BBC Radio 4
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