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Bottles

Bottle and Bottler

In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bottle' and 'bottler'.

Series 7

From 'apps' to 'go postal'
With John Ayto

Series 5

'Big up' to 'wiki'
With Jim Pettiward

Series 3

'Awesome' to 'yummy-scrummy'
With Professor David Crystal

Series 6

From 'Al desko' to 'Staycation'
With Mark Shea

Series 4

'D'oh' to 'facebook'.
With Gavin Dudeney

Series 1 & 2

Series 1
From 'Make my day' to 'Hole-in-the-wall'
Series 2
From 'Bling' to 'wysiwyg' with Professor David Crystal

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