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4. A Chorus of Quignogs

Episode 4 of 6

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Maisie Adam, Jo Brand and John Cooper Clarke.

This episode we hear Jo Brand's word for lazy texting, Maisie Adam's term for the witty comeback you think of too late, and John Cooper Clarke's categorisation of ugly rulers.

Ever struggled to find the right word for a feeling or sensation? Unspeakable sees comedian Phil Wang and lexicographer Susie Dent invite celebrity guests to invent new linguistic creations, to solve those all too relatable moments when we're lost for words.

Hosts: Phil Wang and Susie Dent
Guests: Maisie Adam, Jo Brand and John Cooper Clarke
Created by Joe Varley
Writers: Matthew Crosby and Katie Storey
Recorded by Jerry Peal
Producer: Jon Harvey
Executive Producers: Joe Varley and Akash Lockmun

A Brown Bred production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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28 minutes

Last on

Tue 10 Jun 2025 22:00

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  • Tue 3 Jun 2025 18:30
  • Tue 10 Jun 2025 09:00
  • Tue 10 Jun 2025 22:00