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Something Rhymes with Purple

Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth invite you to enhance your vocabulary, uncover the hidden origins of language and share their love of words in this award-winning podcast. We love hearing from you, find... Read more

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Clarus

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In this week’s wild episode, Susie & Gyles explore the hidden etymological meanings and origins behind the names fro... Read more

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