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Something Rhymes with Purple
Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth invite you to enhance your vocabulary, uncover the hidden origins of language and share their love of words in this award-winning podcast. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us here: purple@somethinelse.com Want more Purple, people? Join the Purple Plus Club by clicking the banner in Apple podcasts or by heading to purpleplusclub.com to listen on other platforms for ad-free listening, and not 1 but 2 episodes of the show every week. You can buy our branded mugs, tote bags and T-shirts here: https://bit.ly/37huhqs A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Roots of Happiness
Episode Date: October 17, 2023This weeks episode is an extra special one. Our very own Susie Dent has a wonderful new book out! We browse through 'Roots of Happiness', a joyous col...
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Archipelago
Episode Date: September 26, 2023This week's episode is coming to you from the back of a London Black Cab! Gyles kept calm and carried on to deliver the purple people today's episode...
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Scrumdiddlyumptious
Episode Date: September 19, 2023In this week's gloriumptious episode, Susie & Gyles delve into the whimsical and wondrous world of Roald Dahl. Join us as we explore the enchanting et...
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Auld Reekie
Episode Date: September 5, 2023In this week's episode, Susie & Gyles are taking a stroll down the linguistic lanes of the 'Edinburgh Fringe’, tracing its linguistic roots and explor...
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Tittermatorter
Episode Date: August 29, 2023In this week's merry episode, we're frolicking through the linguistic playground! Join Susie & Gyles as they swing through the history and etymologies...
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Camelopard
Episode Date: August 8, 2023In this week’s wild episode, Susie & Gyles explore the hidden etymological meanings and origins behind the names from our animal kingdom. So join us a...
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A Cat’s Whisker
Episode Date: August 1, 2023This week’s episode explores the rich world of radio & television. Tune in for a linguistic journey with Susie & Gyles, that'll leave you 'channel'-in...
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Green Fingers
Episode Date: July 25, 2023This week, we delve into the world of gardening. Susie and Gyles take us around their linguistic garden and introduce us to some of the words that hav...
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The Heavens Opened
Episode Date: July 11, 2023We are live and direct from Salisbury Playhouse! Join Susie & Gyles as they go on an illuminating voyage through the intricate web of etymology, unco...
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Porky pies
Episode Date: June 27, 2023This week Susie and Gyles unravel the amusing language of Cockney rhyming slang, from making calls on the dog and bone (phone), to drinking a cup of R...
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Scotch on the Rocks
Episode Date: June 20, 2023We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our NEW email add...