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Radio 4,27 May 2025,28 mins

Series Series 2

3. F is for fig leaf

Unspeakable

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This episode we hear Russell Kane's cunning code for swearing, Sophie Duker's ingenious word for being in two places at once, and Glenn Moore's invention for offering condolences to somebody you've never heard of. 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: Sophie Duker, Russell Kane and Glenn Moore. 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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