Michael hears about how animals communicate, and why, from zoologist Arik Kershenbaum. Read more
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How Animals Talk
Michael hears about how animals communicate, and why, from zoologist Arik Kershenbaum.
Social media language
How language is used on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter/X.
Susie Dent's World of Words
Susie Dent joins Michael to talk about her lifelong fascination with words and languages.
The Language of Genetics
Adam Rutherford joins Michael to unpick the knotty language we use to talk about genetics.
Jackie Kay on the Scots language
Jackie Kay has written a book in Scots and tells Michael about her love of the language.
Politeness with Louise Mullany
Professor Louise Mullany talks politeness, and how it governs every sphere of our lives.
Creating Languages for Film and Television with Professor David Adger
Michael Rosen asks a linguist how he invents new languages for TV series and films.
Talking Cockney
Michael talks cockney with Andy Green and Saif Osmani from the Modern Cockney Festival.
Old English, New English
Michael Rosen on the Old English words used in daily life then and now, with Hana Videen.
