Susie Dent & Your Political Presents...

About this episode

In this Christmas special, Count Binface interviews lexicography expert Susie Dent.

Merry Christmas Earthlings. Can we first apologise to anyone in Croydon who saw a bright star in the sky last night - before any local wise men (or women!) head to Boots to buy up any stocks of Myrrh - we can clarify that someone just temporarily leant on the cloaking device switch in the Alboreto. You'd think it would happen more frequently - but it hasn't happened for about 2000 of your Earth years. Anyway - onto our guest for this seasonal special - and we're thrilled to talk to the lexicography and etymology queen - Susie Dent It's a real treat - and our gift to you - a thank you if you've listened to the podcast at all this year. We do appreciate your loyalty. Have a Merry Christmas, and we'll be back in the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Count Binface

Guest: Susie Dent

Topics covered

• Christmas
• lexicography
• etymology
• politics
• humor

Keywords

• Christmas
• Susie Dent
• lexicography
• etymology
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Alboreto

Places: Croydon

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