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Episode 3
Episode 3 of 5
Abridged by Jane Marshall.
The Etymologicon takes a festive turn as we discover the origins of turkey, punch, and pink champagne. And look at the difference between balderdash and rumbullion.
Read by Hugh Dennis
Produced by Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall Production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
Last on
Thu 22 Dec 2011
00:30
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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