Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them
Radio 4,·271 episodes
Michael Rosen talks nonsense literature and made-up words with Noreen Masud.
Neuropsychiatrist Anthony David talks to Michael.
Michael Rosen talks to Andy West who teaches philosophy in prisons
Richard Osman talks in depth to Michael Rosen about his broadcasting and writing lives.
Sanmeet Kaur has been interpreting for her parents since the age of five.
Karli Witkowska, the subtitler behind TV shows including Stranger Things, explains her job
Michael Rosen delves into the fascinating world of food and drink advertising.
Michael Rosen is joined by grammar fanatic Ellen Jovin.
Bob Stanley talks band names, from the rubbish to the brilliant.
Michael Rosen exclaims excitedly over exclamation marks with Florence Hazrat.
Radio 5 Live presenter Nihal Arthanayake talks to Michael about the art of conversation.
Linguist Carmen Fought talks to Michael about 'like' in all its forms.
Michael Rosen talks to Matt Sewell about collective nouns in the animal world.
The evolving lexicon of online dating
Michael Rosen talks to sociolinguist Louise Mullany about all the ways we say sorry.
The different names we call our common plants and flowers around the British Isles.
Michael Rosen asks William Laven about how he has learnt to celebrate his stammer.
Nick Enfield and Michael Rosen on language being good for lawyers but bad for scientists.
Nathan talks with Michael about words we use when talking about mental health.
The many different ways we use to talk about the weather
Adoptive parent Margaret Reynolds talks about the language used around children in care
Dr Jamila Lyiscott describes to Michael Rosen the 3 ways in which she speaks English.
Michael Rosen explores how the vocabulary of sci-fi has entered everyday speech.
Michael Rosen talks to Lane Greene about advances in language technologies.
John McWhorter, author and linguist at Columbia University, joins Michael Rosen.
Michael Rosen talks to Dr Gareth Carrol about the surprising origins of modern idioms.
Michael Rosen asks Julie Sedivy about what happens when we lose our first language.
Michael Rosen talks to science communicator Dr Hannah Little.
Kathryn Mannix and Michael Rosen on how to talk tenderly and and listen well.
Michael Rosen and Professor Lynda Mugglestone explore the new language from World War I.
