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Countdown鈥檚 resident lexicographer on convent school, avoiding the spotlight and bringing old words back into popular parlance.

Colin talks to Countdown鈥檚 Dictionary Corner wordsmith Susie Dent about her quiet childhood, how she prefers to avoid the spotlight and why she loves to bring old words back into popular parlance.

Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray鈥檚 大象传媒 Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free 大象传媒 Sounds app.

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