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Julia Donaldson: A life in language
The Gruffalo author tells Michael Rosen about her writing, reading, speaking and listening
It's not what you say, it's how you say it
Michael Rosen on clichés, pragmatics and how language is used to connect us beyond words.
The Language of the Manosphere
Michael Rosen hears how words are used as weapons against women
Crash Bang Wallop: The Sound of Words
Michael Rosen and Dr Catherine Laing discuss words that sound like their meanings.
How to Persuade a Courtroom
Michael Rosen talks to defence barrister Joanna Hardy-Susskind about courtroom language.
Keeping My Family's Language Alive
Michael Rosen asks Samantha Ellis about the language spoken by her mum and dad.
Speech difficulties
Michael Rosen asks what happens to people's sense of identity when speaking becomes hard.
The Art of Listening
Michael Rosen talks to Dr Haru Yamada about how we listen, and how we can do it better.
Lists
Michael Rosen and linguistics researcher Jo Nolan discuss the joy of making lists.
The Welsh Language with Huw Stephens at the Hay Festival
Michael Rosen talks to Welsh radio and TV presenter Huw Stephens about the Welsh language.