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Word of Mouth: 6: Can You Hear Me, Mother?

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Russell Davies with the last programme in the series about words and the way we speak.
The catchphrase went out of fashion during the rise of satire, but has it made a comeback in the world of alternative comedy? Plus, linguist Andy Martin looks at the language we use to worship from afar as he sets his sights on Brigitte Bardot; and the word of the week.
Producer Paul Quinn

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Russell Davies
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Andy Martin
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Brigitte Bardot
Producer:
Paul Quinn
Source: Radio Times

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