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Unspeakable Series 2
Episode 2 of 6

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Rhys James, Jessica Knappett and Griff Rhys Jones.

This episode we hear Jessica Knappett's word for undeserved promotions, Rhys James's word for being jilted by his own cat, and Griff Rhys Jones's word for not finishing your...

Ever struggled to find the right word for a feeling or sensation? Unspeakable sees comedian Phil Wang and lexicographer Susie Dent invite celebrity guests to invent new linguistic creations, to solve those all too relatable moments when we're lost for words.

Hosts: Phil Wang and Susie Dent
Guests: Rhys James, Jessica Knappett and Griff Rhys Jones
Created by Joe Varley
Writers: Matt Crosby and Katie Storey
Recorded by Jerry Peal
Producer: Jon Harvey
Executive Producers: Joe Varley and Akash Lockmun

A Brown Bred production for BBC Radio 4

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30 minutes

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Next Tuesday 09:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Yesterday 18:30
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  • Next Tuesday 09:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra