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Scots
Michael Rosen goes to Glasgow to hear about the Scots language with Sanjeev Kohli.
Social Register
Do we change the way we speak according to the person we are speaking to?
Journalese
Michael Rosen on the necessary evil of journalistic clich茅.
Creating Characters
Michael Rosen talks to writers about how character is created through language.
Talking Terrorism
It's a word that can start a war. Michael Rosen explores the meaning of 'terrorist'.
How accurate are scientific metaphors?
Is gravity really like a bowling ball on a sheet? Michael Rosen on scientific metaphors.
Office Jargon
Michael Rosen and guests 'drill down' into the subject of office jargon.
Chimps and Language
Chimps communicate but, asks Michael Rosen, do their utterances mean they use language?
Baby Talk
Michael Rosen asks if baby talk benefits or hinders language development.
Kids TV
Michael Rosen looks at children's television and its effects on language development.
