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Hidden histories behind the words and phrases we use are revealed, to update the Oxford English Dictionary, presented by Victoria Coren. Today words beginning with P: pear-shaped, Polari, pig, Ploughman's Lunch.

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S1E1: The P Words | Balderdash & Piffle

S1E1: The P Words | Balderdash & Piffle

BBC Two | 2006 | 52'13''

Hidden histories behind the words and phrases we use are revealed, to update the Oxford English Dictionary, presented by Victoria Cor...

S1E2: The M Words | Balderdash & Piffle

S1E2: The M Words | Balderdash & Piffle

BBC Two | 2006 | 49'04''

This week, 'M' words with 'management speak', 'full monty' and the history of 'man'.

S1E3: The N Words | Balderdash & Piffle

S1E3: The N Words | Balderdash & Piffle

BBC Two | 2006 | 49'04''

The origins of words beginning with the letter N, including nutmeg, nit nurse and nice.

S1E4: The S Words | Balderdash & Piffle

S1E4: The S Words | Balderdash & Piffle

BBC Two | 2006 | 49'25''

This week, 'S' words including 'Soccer' and 'Ska'.

S1E5: The C Words | Balderdash & Piffle

S1E5: The C Words | Balderdash & Piffle

BBC Two | 2006 | 49'34''

This week, 'C' words with 'cocktail', 'cool', 'codswallop' and the most controversial 'c' word.

S1E6: The B Words | Balderdash & Piffle

S1E6: The B Words | Balderdash & Piffle

BBC Two | 2006 | 49'24''

This week it is the B words, includes 'back to square one', 'balti', 'bingo lingo' and 'boffins'.

S1E7: The Results Show | Balderdash & Piffle

S1E7: The Results Show | Balderdash & Piffle

BBC Two | 2006 | 1'00'03''

One off episode of series that looks at words and phrases and the histories of words. Victoria Coren and team investigate deriva...

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