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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
Write to:
Word of Mouth,
BBC Radio 4,
Bristol BS8 2LR
Phone:
08700 100400
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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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