Word of Mouth Episodes Available now
Babel
Chris Ledgard explores the language ideas in the story of Babel.
How do you talk to an alien?
Chris Ledgard explores our efforts to communicate with extra-terrestrial intelligence.
English and German
At the Brighton Festival, Michael Rosen and guests debate our linguistic ties with German.
07/05/2013
With a royal baby due, Michael Rosen investigates the royal and national name hoard.
Accents Will Happen
Michael Rosen explores the impact of your accent and dialect, starting with the very young
Instructions Instructions
Michael Rosen discovers why instruction manuals are so hard to follow.
Language and Politics in India
In Delhi and Jaipur, Chris Ledgard continues to explore the politics of language in India.
Language in India; politics and passion
In Delhi and Jaipur, Chris Ledgard explores the passion and politics of language in India.
Speaking to Yourself
Michael Rosen asks who we are really talking to when we talk to ourselves.
The Persuaders
Michael Rosen explores propaganda and the language of persuasion in media old and new.
