Podcasts about dictionary corner

Roses are red, violets are great, it's our Valentine's Day special and Jamie and Sophie are on a date! ❤️Love is on the menu for the NewlyWeds as they sample some aphrodisiacs at Ixchel Restaurant. Things get spicy as the couple discuss their ideal plus-ones for a threesome, AND Sophie gets emotional as Jamie re-reads his wedding speech!We also have a very special Valentine's Day edition of Dictionary Corner, PLUS, Jamie and Sophie react to old episodes of Made in Chelsea and reminisce on how their love story unfolded…

It's a family takeover this week as Jamie's mum, Penny Baines, makes her podcast RETURN! Plus, Jamie rings up his grandma, who may be the poshest person we have ever heard, and we are OBSESSED!Penny brings some much-needed advice for Jamie's renovation panic, shares a crazy story about a burglary she experienced, and insists their new house needs a Japanese toilet! She even joins Sophie's Dictionary Corner, leaving Jamie squirming in his seat.ALSO, the Newlyweds travel chaos continues for Jamie and Sophie as they find themselves stranded in Edinburgh, Sophie's worst nightmare comes true, and of we hear their stunning west end voices!And OF COURSE, we love your listener messages. Keep sending all your stories in and any dilemmas in to newlyweds@jampotproductions.co.uk, SLIDE into our DMs @newlywedspodcast or WhatsApp us your voice notes on +447735380973Thanks for listening x—Find us on: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube—CreditsProducer: @ewannewbigginglisterAssistant Producer: @gurlinaheer_Exec Producer: @holly__newsonVideographer: @jakeji.pVideo Editor: Ryley KirbySocial Media: @laurabcoughlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Guilty by Definition' is the debut novel from Lexicographer Susie Dent, the star of Countdown's Dictionary Corner

This week, Sophie starts doubting how well she knows Jamie when he reveals his illustrious acting career. But Jamie's not phased, and is living his best BRAT girl summer, and might even take it up a notch if Sophie can convince him to get a mullet. PLUS, Sophie tests Jamie's vocabulary in Dictionary Corner, and he gives some eye-opening answers.ALSO the Newlyweds are joined by the bold interior designer Siobhan Murphy, joins us to who helps Jamie and Sophie navigate their home renovation! Siobhan's here to calm Jamie's nerves and reel in his wild ideas—like a golf putting drive and arcade games. She'll share must-know kitchen design tips, give her top advice for avoiding renovation arguments, and spill the details on her latest project with an INCREDIBLE budget! And OF COURSE, we love your lovely listener messages. Keep sending them in as well as any renovation stories to newlyweds@jampotproductions.co.uk or SLIDE into our DMs @newlywedspodcast

In the least dry dictionary corner you can imagine, Ali and Jo unravel the most confusing words used in sustainable fashion marketing.They reveal the words most likely to pull wool over our eyes (wool from an unethical farm no doubt) - and greenwashing tricks to avoid.Ali discusses the convoluted word use around pre- and made-to-order, and Jo explains why your clothes are generally not, as promised, being ‘recycled'.Which industry words get your knickers in a twist?Email us: questioningfashionpodcast@slogue.com.auOur social media accounts:instagram.com/questioningfashionpodcastinstagram.com/jogambaleinstagram.com/bellstreettiktok.com/@bellstreetIt's been a while between episodes due to our holidays in Europe - so thank you for your patience! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit questioningfashion.substack.com

Sophie returns from her tour of Oz and jumps straight on a plane to Majorca for a girls' weekend. Listen up for some tales of 40-somethings on the tear in Palma Nova. The girls also bid a fond farewell to the legend that is Dirty Gran, who passed away at the grand old age of 100. Sophie has to guess what 'Parking the Bus' is on her visit to Dictionary Corner and there's also a top parenting tale. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of my podcast I get to talk about two of my great loves - words and language.My guest Susie Dent is an English lexicographer, etymologist, and the word referee in "Dictionary Corner" on the TV game show Countdown since 1992. Susie is also a bestselling author having written many books on the English language including her latest which is aimed at children, "Roots of Happiness: 100 Words for Joy and Hope". I was delighted she agreed to join me as a guest on my podcast here at the real Downton Abbey.......You can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/podcast/New episodes are published on the first day of every month.

It's our annual end of year parade of all the extra good stuff this year's podguests talked about. In order of appearance: Translator and author Caetano Galindo on how the countril Brazil got its name, and about a mythical disappearing island Lexicographer and Countdown's Dictionary Corner-er Susie Dent on geese Academic and collector of dictionaries Lindsay Rose Russell on the terms 'walking dictionary' and 'sleeping dictionary' Writer and Maintenance Phase cohost Aubrey Gordon on the origins and misuse of the Body Mass Index and body positivity movement Historian Dean Vuletic on why we say "Nul points!" about Eurovision losers Council funeral officer Evie King on alternatives to cremation Griefcast's Cariad Lloyd on Victorian Brits' rules for grief, and the misuse of the concept of five stages of grief. Plus! Renaming updates, movie-named knitwear, and my portmanteaus and portmantNOs of the year. Content notes: this episode contains discussions of death, grief, anti-fat bias, eugenics and racism; I've included warnings in the audio before each section where relevant, so you know which specific parts to skip if you need to. Get the transcript of this episode, and find links to the guests and more information about the topics therein, at theallusionist.org/bonus2023 This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman. Martin Austwick of Neutrino Watch and Song By Song podcasts provides the Allusionist music. Thanks to Ashra for the inwhiches, Amanda and Carly for the ad sales, and Tort, Lilly and Chris for their community modding. And thank you for listening to the show, and recommending it to others! Become a member of the Allusioverse at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you get regular livestreams, insight into the making of this show, and watchalong parties - AND to hang out with your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community, where I am posting all my best/worst portmanteaus and portmantNOs. The Allusionist's online home is theallusionist.org. Stay in touch via facebook.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, youtube.com/allusionistshow, twitter.com/allusionistshow etc. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk lovingly and winningly about your product or thing on the show in 2024, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Ravensburger, who make all sorts of jigsaw puzzles, including light-up 3D puzzles and puzzles you can use as pen holders afterwards. Buy Ravensburger puzzles in your preferred puzzle emporium and from Ravensburger's official websites. • Kitsch, fun and useful skincare, haircare and accessories and styling tools. Get 30% off your entire order at MyKitsch.com/allusionist.• Bombas, whose mission is to make the comfiest clothes ever, and match every item sold with an equal item donated. Go to bombas.com/allusionist to get 20% off your first purchase. • Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online empire. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist. • Canva, great design at your fingertips to level up your videos/presentations/websites etc. And you can collaborate: get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/allusionist.  Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special segment, Madi challenged Steve and Neal to decipher elements of the English language. And then they got their own back! Listen to Harrow Today every weeknight from 9pm UK time via radioharrow.org or on your smart speaker. Catch up whenever, wherever on radioharrow.org

To say 'Get Well Soon, Mark' to our friend, Mark Steel, who recently announced he's undergoing treatment for throat cancer, we bring you this classic from the NMF Archive. In this episode Cally talks to Mark Steel about comedy, podcasting, music, kids, nostalgia, south London, showbiz scandals, drugs, Dictionary Corner, Jim'll fix it & the story of his adoption and birth parents. Twitter: @mrmarksteel Instagram: @marksteel7 Mark's tour What The F*ck is Going On podcast Who Do I Think I am? on Audible More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2019 Gina Martin - a self-confessed ‘political novice' - led a successful campaign that resulted in a law change to make upskirting illegal. Since then her activism on gender equality has continued apace but changing legislation is no longer her aim. Why? We find out as we speak to her and activist Ben Hurst, head facilitator at Beyond Equality, who works with young men and boys to engage in conversations about what being a man means today. Plus: We're gongoozling with the Queen of Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent.GuestsGina Martin, gender equality campaigner, speaker and writer (@ginamartin)Ben Hurst, activist and educator and Head of Facilitation at Beyond Equality (@therealbenhurst)Susie Dent, lexicographer (@susie_dent) More informationBuy ‘No offence but…How to have difficult conversations for meaningful change' by Gina Martin out nowBuy Roots of Happiness: 100 words for joy and hope by Susie Dent out nowWatch Ben's Ted Talk: ‘boys won't be boys. Boys will be what we teach them to be'Learn about the work of Beyond Equality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lexicographer, etymologist and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent has always been fascinated by words. As a child, she would read the labels of shampoo bottles at bath time, marvelling at the fact they were written in a different language. She studied modern languages at Oxford University before getting a job at Oxford University Press. She made her first appearance on Channel 4's Countdown in 1992. Since then, she has appeared in more than 8,000 episodes and is the longest serving member of the current on-air team. Susie has also written several books including her latest, Interesting Stories About Curious Words and Roots of Happiness.

Lexicographer, author and Dictionary Corner resident Susie Dent has been studying words to make us feel happy. She brings etymologies concerning cows, gas, guts and fat, of bellies and breathing and bonanzas. And some that came from the high seas and aren't made up! Find out more about this episode and the topics therein, and obtain the transcript, at theallusionist.org/siblings-of-chaos. Become a member of the Allusioverse at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you get regular livestreams and watchalong parties - AND to hang out with your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community. We'll be watching the new season of Great British Bake Off together, starting Tuesday 26 September 2023. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk lovingly and winningly about your product or thing, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Bombas, whose mission is to make the comfiest clothes ever, and match every item sold with an equal item donated. Go to bombas.com/allusionist to get 20% off your first purchase. • Ravensburger, who make jigsaw puzzles for ages toddler to ancient and piece preferences from two to 40,000!• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online empire. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist. • HelloFresh, America's number 1 meal kit - pre-portioned farm-fresh ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Go to HelloFresh.com/50allusionist and use the code 50allusionist for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Cally talks to Mark Steel about comedy, podcasting, music, kids, nostalgia, south London, showbiz scandals, drugs, Dictionary Corner, Jim'll fix it & the story of his adoption and birth parents. Twitter: @mrmarksteel Instagram: @marksteel7 Mark's tour What The F*ck is Going On podcast Who Do I Think I am? on Audible More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susie Dent has been Queen of Dictionary Corner on Channel 4's Countdown since 1992, and is a fan favourite on its comedy spin-off, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. But being on TV was never her plan. Susie tells Gabby about her worst investment, why she doesn't want money to be a taboo subject for her children, and how Rachel Riley helped her get better at maths.Subscribe to the show for free to and listen to other episodes from series one and two, featuring Alastair Campbell, Rachel Riley and Richard Curtis. The ii Family Money Show is brought to you by interactive investor (ii). This episode was recorded in March 2023. Follow interactive investor:Twitter @ii_coukFacebook /weareiiInstagram @interactive_investor Follow Gabby:Twitter @GabbyLoganInstagram @gabbylogan Important information:This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Pension and tax rules depend on your circumstances and may change in future. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Part two of our look into the corporate cult and things get a little too real for Tony Wright.Dictionary Corner watches in disgust as the two Tonys fly off script talking about everything from Ed Sheeran to Anime, Hamsters to Cress and the fun at work with a fire alarm.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher.  Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

The boys are back in town!After a short break the two Tonys and Dictionary Corner are back with part one of Happy Science.Obviously we tried our best to stick to the script but got distracted talking about jobs, Scooby Doo, Basnett is dreadful at impressions...and a return that brought some of us too much joy.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher.  Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

David and Joe chat to the incredibly brainy Susie Dent from Countdown's Dictionary Corner. They ask her the meanings of lots of words and phrases and as a lexicographer she knows the answers to all of them. David and Joe realise they have been saying things wrong for years and they are idiots.Follow Chatabix on Twitter & Instagram:twitter.com/chatabix1www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/Patreon for early access to our eps: https://www.patreon.com/chatabixCrunchy fresh tees and hoodies: https://chatabixshop.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Frum week continues with a horrific group from the north east of England.In no way a nice story but does it stop the two Tonys getting distracted whilst Dictionary Corner is away?Obviously not, from Recess to Ben Shepard with some Social Media lessons for Tony B on the way.CONTENT WARNING SEXUAL ASSAULTLike what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher.  Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

A properly long episode but 0 content warnings this week!We are back covering Rajneesh and his movement from india to america then...to wherever possible.Dictionary Corner is worked hard this week and the two Tonys get lost and sidetracked chatting about everything from Yoga, Shaggy, Jeremy Kyle, piers Morgan, y'know standard usual stuff. Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher.  Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

This weeks episode and we start 2023 with one of the most hidious leaders Roch Thériault and his cult: Ant Hill Kids.Dictionary Corner finally has a mic and is actually used for factsObviously it's still the two Tonys so they quickly get sidetracked by everything from The Sims, Moses and the Old Testement, Shaggy and frat houses.Content warning: Sexual assault,child abuse and descriptions of graphic abuse.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher.  Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodFollow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

The Martin Lewis Podcast is here. Founder of Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis answers your financial questions including when is the £200 payment for homes that use heating oil, have an LPG boiler or biomass boiler due? In the 12 months to November 2022 the inflation figure was 10.7% but what does inflation mean? Why is inflation so high? When will inflation go down? This week, Martin has an urgent reminder for people to check if they are eligible for pension credit as the deadline for the Cost of Living payment of £324 is this week. Elsewhere in the show, Countdown's Susie Dent gets in touch about Martin's dictionary corner. ‘Tell Us' what's the one piece of money wisdom you wish you could tell your 18-year-old self? Plus Martin's podcast exclusive money-saving tips – such as the cheapest places to get your Christmas vegetables. Producer: Isabelle Tudor

This weeks episode and we are looking at Colonia Dignidad a story that moves fast with so much going on.Dictionary Corner decided to start the christmas season with a truly horrifying group this week.Obviously it's still the two Tonys so they quickly get sidetracked by everything from David Letterman to the Royal Mail.Content warning: Sexual assault and child abuse.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher.  Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodWe have extra episodes, a belting discord andour full length live show will be up exclusively on patreon very soon.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Well, they said it would never happen. and by "they" we mean "Dave Moore".But "they" were wrong. Queen of Dictionary Corner on Countdown, Susie Dent, is the guest on this week's podcast and she is brilliant.Susie explains the rules of English that we know but we don't even know we know, the origin of the word "syphilis", why we say Zig Zag and not Zag Zig and why Shakespeare couldn't even spell his own name! If that's not enough, in part 1, Neil tells Dave about the 750-year-old Korean national treasure that war, insects and humidity couldn't destroy. Plus, it still works today! Did we mention Susie Dent is on the show? Sources:https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/silk-road-themes/documentary-heritage/printing-woodblocks-tripitaka-koreana-and-miscellaneoushttps://whynow.co.uk/read/susie-dents-top-tens-ten-words-to-make-you-smilehttps://www.livescience.com/40885-syphilis-origin-mystery.htmlPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray headed to the Oxfordshire countryside for a walk with Susie Dent. They chatted about growing up with her love of languages, being the Queen of Dictionary Corner and her podcast, Something Rhymes with Purple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it's the distress of a bad haircut (AGE-OTORI) or longing for the food someone else is eating (GROAKING), the pleasure found in other people's happiness (CONFELICITY) or the shock of jumping into icy water (CURGLAFF), there are real words to pinpoint exactly how you feel and Susie Dent, Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner and lexicographer extraordinaire, is going to help you find them. Here are 1001 terms everyone needs, whether it's the best kind of hug (CWTCH), the relief found in swearing (LALOCHEZIA), or the ability to endure till the end (PERTOLERANCE). It's time to rediscover the lost positives of language (and be more GORM); find out how a stork gave us the word for the love between parent and child, and who the first MAVERICK was. Packed with unexpected stories and unforgettable words, on a mission to describe the indescribable, this life-enhancing audiobook will deepen your vocabulary as much as it extends it. Welcome to the first truly human dictionary, as idiosyncratic and unusual as you are.

Jane and Fi talk words with lexicographer, etymologist and the woman in Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent.Susie Dent's new book, 'An Emotional Dictionary: Real Words for How You Feel, from Angst to Zwodder' is out now.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioAssistant Producer: Emma SherryTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susie Dent needs no introduction as the face of Countdown's Dictionary Corner. Her latest book, An Emotional Dictionary is an A to Z guide for the times we live in.

Can the Bank of England calm the markets? Victoria Derbyshire is in the presenter's chair and is joined by Ben Chu, Newsnight's economics editor, who explains what's going on, and how it could affect your finances. Chris Mason is also on, after the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, gets questioned by MPs in the Commons over his economic plans. And, Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent helps translate some journalese. Today's episode was made by Tim Walklate with Clare Williamson and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Russell Newlove. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

LAUGHTER UNLOCKED.By The Scottish Sun and TEN10 Podcasts.Sponsored by https://www.harrycorry.comIn this episode of Laughter Unlocked host Simon Houston chats to comedian and 8 out of Ten Cats star Nick Helm - who reveals all the secrets from Dictionary Corner and the secret notes from brainbox Susie Dent.Follow Us on Twitter: @laughunlocked | @simonhouston68 | @TheNickHelm | @ten10podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are so happy to be back with possibly the longest episode we have ever done. Talking points: explicit art, Twilight, pooping in space, all kinds of news, The Magical Journey Debacle, Dictionary Corner, Austin plays with copyright law. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/featjeffgoldblum/support

Colin talks to Countdown's 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's BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free BBC Sounds app.

Lexicographer and all-round word expert, queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner for over twenty years; regular columnist for the Independent,Radio Times and The Week, Susie Dent is a national treasure. Her warm witty tweets reintroducing us to the words that we all need more in our lives from scurryfunge (frantically tidying up by shoving things into a cupboard just before visitors arrive) to apricity, (the warmth of the sun on a winter's day) are among the internet's most shared - now she's turning them into a linguistic almanac. From 1 January to 31 December the reader will discover a curious coinage or a fascinating etymological fact linked that particular day -- from the dramatic true story behind stealing someone's thunder to the original Jack the Lad. Word Perfect. gathers all her very best discoveries from the true origin of freelancer which comes from knights who were FREE to use their LANCE for whoever paid most, rather than being tied to a single lord. (Also secretaries kept your SECRETS so were SECRETries). Sticks and stones should probably be still avoided but words, especially in the hands of Susie Dent, will never hurt you. We don't have to choose the negative, Word Perfect offers a vivid reminder that you can be gruntled, ruthful, couth, ruly, kempt, pecunious, toward, whelmed, and full of gorm. And we all need a bit more of that in our lives.

Naomi Campbell the model, icon, and activist, who’s been at the summit of the fashion industry for over three decades tells us how she believes the fashion and beauty industry needs to play its part in bringing about change when it comes to racial equality. Who is doing the most when it comes to childcare and chores in heterosexual couples, and how might lock-down be changing things? We hear from Ali Lacey, a PhD researcher from Sussex University which is looking into this subject, Mary Ann Stevenson of the UK Women’s Budget Group and Francine Deutsch Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Education at Mount Holyoke College in the US. The Science journalist Debora Mackenzie tells us about her book: COVID-19: the pandemic that never should have happened, and how to stop the next one. As two black British women writers - Bernadine Evaristo and Reni Eddo-Lodge - top the UK fiction and non-fiction bestseller charts for the first time, we hear from best-selling author of Queenie, Candice Carty-Williams and Sharmaine Lovegrove founder of Dialogue Books about the way the publishing industry treats black writers and readers. We hear why self-employed women are receiving less government support during coronavirus if they’ve taken maternity leave between April 2016 and March 2019. This is because maternity pay isn’t taken into account when calculating payments under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. The group Pregnant Then Screwed is threatening the Chancellor with indirect sex discrimination. We speak to founder Joeli Brearley and the freelance journalist, Alex Lloyd. Susie Dent is a lexicographer, etymologist and linguist. She has appeared in Dictionary Corner on Channel 4's Countdown since 1992. She tells us how language has evolved and about her new podcast with Gyles Brandreth. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Rabeka Nurmahomed Editor: Jane Thurlow Interviewed guest: Naomi Campbell Interviewed guest: Ali Lacey Interviewed guest: Mary Ann Stevenson Interviewed guest: Francine Deutsch Interviewed guest: Debora Mackenzie Interviewed guest: Candice Carty-Williams Interviewed guest: Sharmaine Lovegrove Interviewed guest: Joeli Brearley Interviewed guest: Alex Lloyd Interviewed guest: Susie Dent

Some reports suggest the government won’t now go ahead with the reform of the Gender Recognition Act. If true, this means that people won’t be able to self-declare their gender. What will this mean for the wider debate? Jane speaks to Helen Belcher, co-founder of Trans Media Watch and chair of the national LGBT charity Consortium, and Joan Smith, Chair of the Mayor of London’s Violence Against Women and Girls Board and author of ‘Home Grown: How Domestic Violence Turns Men Into Terrorists’. Susie Dent is a lexicographer, etymologist and linguist. She has appeared in Dictionary Corner on Channel 4's 'Countdown' since 1992, and can also be seen on 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown, or ‘Catsdown’ as she calls it. She can also be heard alongside Gyles Brandreth on the award-nominated podcast Something Rhymes With Purple. She joins Jane to talk about how her love of words began with shampoo bottles, her research into modern tribes, 90s rap music lyrics and the meaning of cacoethes. For the past month Woman's Hour has been celebrating women who get things done – the Troupers. Today it’s the turn of Preethi Manuel who talks about the life of her daughter, fostering, and her role in campaigning for disabled children to have access to mainstream education. Non-essential retail shops are beginning to reopen, but will we actually want to go back? New technology is using artificial intelligence to make the experience of online shopping more fulfilling and more personalised. BBC Click reporter Lara Lewington tells Jane more.

In episode 25, Ellie discusses the decisions around trans ideology made within the UK government and court system over the last couple of weeks, including the announcement that under 18s cannot receive gender reassignment surgery and Freddy McConell’s appeal against the decision for her to be named as her baby’s mother on the child’s birth certificate. Dictionary Corner reveals the definition of a lesbian. Perhaps Diva can take note for next year’s Lesbian Visibility Week. NB I refer to Freddy McConnell’s child as “she” a few times. I actually don’t know the sex of the child, so this may be inaccurate. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/new-rail-to-refuge-scheme-offers-free-train-travel-to-women-fleeing-domestic-abuse/ https://donate.lgballiance.org.uk/ http://patreon.com/ahfpod https://teespring.com/stores/adult-human-female

In episode 22, Ellie discusses the effects of #Covid19 on women, the way some trans people have still managed to be completely self-involved, the appropriation of #IWD2020 and analyses the concept of rewriting history in Dictionary Corner. Apologies for the ropy sound quality at some points in the podcast. http://patreon.com/ahfpod https://teespring.com/stores/adult-human-female

In episode 19, Elie discusses the two important cases that were in court this week - Harry Miller’s Fair Cop Judicial Review and the criminal case brought against mother of two, Kate Scottow, for calling Stephanie Hayden a “pig in a wig”. Dictionary Corner examines the spousal veto and why TRAs are campaigning to remove it from legislation. Bin the Bill consultation https://forwomen.scot Spousal Veto https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2020/02/the-minister-who-politely-refused-to-play-the-trans-language-game/ http://patreon.com/ahfpod https://teespring.com/stores/adult-human-female

Susie Dent, known best as the Master of Words in Countdown's Dictionary Corner, tells Christy DeHaven why spelling is so important, why we are all struggling so much these days and also reveals a superb new app that has been launched to help us get our letters in order. Find out more about the app here www.sirlinkalot.org/

In episode 14, Ellie is joined by special guest DJ Lippy from Make More Noise. Together they discuss the High Court judgement that a paedophile will not be treated for gender dysphoria by the Tavistock and the British teen who has been found guilty of fabricating a gang rape in Cyprus. DJ Lippy tells us all about Make More Noise's upcoming event "The Elephant in the Room: Hate Crime" and Ellie looks at cross-sex hormones in Dictionary Corner.

In episode 11, Ellie discusses the similarities between FGM and “bottom surgery” on ftm transmen, the insidious way pro-trans legislation is promoted and looks into mastectomies of healthy breasts in Dictionary Corner.

In episode 10, Ellie talks about a petition for a third space for transgender toilets, the Guardian's controversial Blind Date and explores the world of breast binding in the start of a Dictionary Corner series looking at physical transition. https://www.transgendertrend.com/product/my-body-is-me/ https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/support-debbie-harries

In episode 9, Ellie discusses the gender critical cases currently before a judge, the discrimination against a breastfeeding mother by her employer and the murder of Grace Millane. Plus, Dictionary Corner takes us into the shady world of Drag Queen Story Time.

In episode 7, Ellie discusses rapper T.I.'s policing of his daughter's sexuality, different brands that are supporting or endangering women with their policies, the risks women can face to their careers when they speak out about women's rights under the Equality Act and the first steps to be taken by the new LGB Alliance. And in Dictionary Corner, Ellie tries to make sense of the concept of "cisgender".

In episode 6, Ellie discusses the Jessica Yaniv waxing tribunals, the arrival of new LGB organisation the LGB Alliance and the transphobic packaging on Always sanitary towels. Plus, Dictionary Corner explores the term "peak trans", in which Ellie explains her own peak trans journey and how we can facilitate that moment for others.

**Warning for adult themes** In episode 5, Ellie discusses Jazz Jennings' mental health issues, the sacking of an NSPCC employee over inappropriate behaviour and how a household margarine brand had dropped Mumsnet for being too TERFy. What IS wrong with that TERF word anyway? Dictionary Corner has the answers.

In episode 4, Ellie Ellis discusses the gay and trans rights cases at the US Supreme Court, the gender neutral toilets at the Old Vic theatre and explains why compelled speech is an affront to truth in Dictionary Corner.

In episode 3, host Ellie Ellis discusses men in women’s sports, Childline’s guide to online porn and the NHS’s new guidance on sex-segregated wards, plus a handy lowdown on “transmisogyny” in Dictionary Corner.

In episode 2, Ellie discusses a "transgender toddler", the case of Freddy McConnell, who wanted to be listed as "father" on her child's birth certificate, and introduces us to the "cotton ceiling" in Dictionary Corner.

PAUL ZENON is a legend of the Magic scene. Performing since his teenage years Paul has toured the world, played with the biggest names in the business and built a wikipedia level of knowledge about magic and magicians and the art of the craft. You will recognise him from hundreds of TV appearances as performer, presenter and pundit including a Royal Command Performance, four one-man 'specials' on C4 and ITV, and as a regular Dictionary Corner guest on Channel 4's 'Countdown, with around 120 appearances to date.  It was a real honour to speak with Paul whose passion and devotion for magic is both hugely apparent and infectious. We chat about the early years, his big breaks, how he came up with the stage name 'Zenon', the current state of magic and so much more. A wonderful engaging guest. You can see Paul Zenon at this years Edinburgh Fringe where he is performing his new show TRUST ME and tickets are available here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/paul-zenon-trust-me  Follow him on line on Facebook and Twitter: @PaulZenon Please continue to show Pull Back Reveal some love too! Like, subscribe, rate and follow wherever you can! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pullbackreveal/message

This week we discuss Championship gripes, a French record breaker and a new team on the block. We also speculate on Jose's new club and there are a couple more entries into Dictionary Corner. @fourpintslater fourpintslater[@]hotmail.com

Susie Dent is an English lexicographer and etymologist. She has appeared in "Dictionary Corner" on the Channel 4 game show Countdown every year since 1992. She also appears on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Dent's Guide to Swearing Jim and Giles headed to the historical city of Oxford to meet up with wordsmith and National treasure Susie Dent to talk all things BLANK. Susie tells us about the origins of the word BLANK also about the various connotations of it. Susie explains how she is often most happy when she's living in her own head, and how a new found love for walking allows her that time. We discuss BLANK moments on the set of Countdown and one of Susie's favourite subjects - Swearing! Our wonderful pod music is by the amazing Paul Pilot and you can hear more from him here: http://paulpilot.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonny gives his verdict on the 2-litre Jaguar F-Type that he recently drove for a week, as well as the brand new Ford Focus that he travelled to France to drive. Ben tells the exciting tale of witnessing a crash in a car park while shopping at his local Pets at Home, before going on to make Jonny very miserable with news about Faraday Future. Rob somehow manages to cheer Jonny up with a return to Dictionary Corner and Jonny starts handing out vouchers. There's also time for Deadliest Boot Spaces and a contentious Jonny on Art.

In this episode, the chaps preview the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia, in their own unique way. There's a rundown of the teams that qualified, the teams that didn't and some absurd predictions along the way. Jonny (allegedly) sends a report from Kenya to see whether an African team can be crowned champions this time around, and there's also some football themed art and an unusual Dictionary Corner.

Episode 46 picks up where the last episode left off, with Jonny being inspired to begin writing a screenplay for 'Timestain' that features Rob and Ben cast in the main roles. Deadliest Boot Spaces returns again, as Ben tries to claw back the deficit against Rob with help from Andre the Giant. Jonny reviews a Botticelli and Rob tries to avoid segment-envy by giving Dictionary Corner a flavour that Jonny would enjoy. There's also another fax, and the chaps discuss the VW Golf GTi TCR.

Salt has long been prized, but in recent years it has become, for many, something to be avoided: to reduce or even eliminate. At the same time, there are new salt making businesses popping up all over the UK, celebrating salts with - they claim - unique characteristics due to their location and methods of production; they are salts of a place. In this edition of The Food Programme Sheila Dillon asks if there is a place for salt - in our kitchens and on our plates. Featuring chef and writer of 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' Samin Nosrat, lexicographer and etymologist (and Dictionary Corner resident) Susie Dent, Senior Health Correspondent for online news site vox.com Julia Belluz, salt makers Alison and David Lea-Wilson, and the chef and author of 'Salt is Essential': Shaun Hill. Presenter: Sheila Dillon Producer: Rich Ward. The reading of 'Sugar and Salt' in the podcast and Monday's broadcast is by Vicky Coathup.

Welcome to The Horne Section Podcast, your new weekly dose of musical nonsense and anarchic chat with Alex Horne and his band! This week we're joined in the studio by comedian Lou Sanders and star of Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent.

The poet Lemn Sissay, lexicographer Susie Dent and conservationist Ian Redmond join the Reverend Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir. Lemn Sissay is a poet and broadcaster who has written extensively about his childhood in care. His new collection of poetry Gold from the Stone is published by Canongate Books. Susie Dent is a lexicographer who is the resident word expert in Dictionary Corner on Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Her book Dent's Modern Tribes - The Secret Languages of Britain is published by John Murray Publishers. Ian Redmond is a wildlife biologist and conservationist, renowned for his work with great apes and elephants, who worked closely with the late Dr Dian Fossey, JP Devlin meets singer Barry Manilow and singer and activist Mavis Staples shares her inheritance tracks - Will the Circle Be Unbroken by the Staple Singers and What's Going On by Marvin Gaye. Producer: Paula McGinley Editor: Eleanor Garland.

Bring it back to the concrete streets, hip hop beats and three armchair generals discussing, among other things, recent happenings in the sporting world. Finn gives us an introduction to a crazy Japanese sport, Rob's back in Dictionary Corner, and it's all hosted by your bestie Stephen.

In this episode of ScatterShot, Colin and Alan cover Captain America: Civil War, Hush, Spectre and The People vs O.J. Simpson. An extended bout of housekeeping wraps up this brilliant episode.

Remember when we kept annoying you lot by going on about the karaoke? Well we're not going to do the same with our Christmas Party as you'll find out in this week's episode. We even keep our Skyrim talk to a minimum - sixty minutes is a minimum right? Ste and Simon offer the warmest of non-secrective handshakes and Ann offers her laptop to Tris Defries of Rising Star Games. He tells us about the latest in Japanese games and we try to improve our listening skills by talking over him. As well as Daria, we welcome the return of Doctor Avatar and Craig 'the Rage' McClelland. And there's also Kory from the Miriam Webster Dictionary Service who helps us soar like an eagle, before making us crash like a bandicoot. Cheerio!Team OLL x