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Michael Rosen presents Radio 4's open door on the world of words and the way we speak. Email: word.of.mouth@bbc.co.uk |
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PRESENTER |
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"As a child, I was surrounded by people talking about words and language, my
parents and brother spoke several languages. What's more the house always
seemed to be full of people telling stories and jokes, many of which turned
on some word-play or other.
I've been writing poems and stories since I was sixteen and if that doesn't
sensitise you to how language is used then nothing will. So with all that,
to present Word of Mouth feels like being at home. I love it."
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PROGRAMME DETAILS |
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Talking Pictures
Ever been monstered by a monkey? Ever witnessed some papping and seen the chimping that goes on afterwards? Confused? If so then listen to Neil Turner (staff photographer for The Times supplements) and Tim Bishop (Secretary of the British Press Photographers Association) as they explain the secret language of the lenspeople.
Tanorexia
With every addiction comes a new word. The desire to turn white flesh to a shade of brown as a result of constant sun bed use has added tanorexia to the lexicon. Penny Silva (Director of The Oxford English Dictionary) traces the journey of the word from its roots in medieval French to contemporary usage.
The Songs of Summer
Music journalist Nige Tassel takes a trip through the landscape of summer songs to discover how lyricists use language to convey the atmosphere of the season.
Surf Speak
Imagine it is a beautiful day and you are walking down the beach with your board under your arm. The sea is really sick so you can't wait to catch a wave. Trouble is the water is full of grommets and kooks who are wiping out all over. What do you do? Well you could start by listening to Sarah Ransome as she reports from Newquay in Cornwall on surf speak.
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