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Episode 3

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 大象传媒 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 22 Dec 2011 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Wed 21 Dec 2011 09:45
  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 00:30

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