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The Joy of Gibberish - Stephen investigates the phenomenon of gibberish - what it is, why we write (and speak and sing) it, and why we enjoy it so much. Hello - Stephen says 'goodbye' with a programme about 'hello', and how it came to be one of the world's favourite words. Here, Stephen investigates what nowadays counts as 'speaking proper'. Speaking Proper - It may be that elocution classes for children are being replaced with 'presentation skills' courses for adults, but we still see effective communication as the key to success. With help from a lexicographer, an educationalist, a Times sub-editor and a judge, Stephen examines the way in which usage changes language. So Wrong It's Right - Stephen examines how 'wrong' English can become right English.
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