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Word of Mouth: No Pain, No Gain

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

The programme about words and the way we speak, presented by Michael Rosen.

From the jargon of the gym to medieval knights. As the intrepid punters of bench presses and pec decks admire the "prowess" of the local muscle Mary, a look at what has happened to the language of Chivalry.
(Repeated Sunday 8.30pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Rosen
Producer:
Bella Bannerman
Source: Radio Times

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