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Series of thought-provoking talks on topics that affect culture and society.

Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society

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Four Thought: Series 4

Four Thought: Series 4: Episode 7: Emma Byrne: Why We Swear

Emma Byrne: Why We Swear

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Episode 7: Emma Byrne: Why We Swear

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BBC Radio 4 - Four Thought, Series 4, Emma Byrne: Why We Swear

Science writer Emma Byrne explores the benefits of swearing.

Science writer Emma Byrne argues that we should listen carefully when people swear, because they often do so for good reasons.

The science writer Emma Byrne argues that, far from tuning out, we should listen carefully when people swear, because they often do so for good reasons.

Four Thought is a series of talks which combine new ideas and personal stories. Speakers explain their latest thinking on the trends and ideas in culture and society in front of a live audience at Somerset House.

Producer: Giles Edwards.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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