S3 Ep7: Susie Dent – The Power of Words, the Art of Communication and Unlocking the English Language

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Known to millions as the face of Dictionary Corner in Countdown and its late night comedy counterpart, Eight Out of Ten Cats Does Countdown, Susie Dent has spent decades on our screens exploring how words shape the way we think, feel and connect. Susie explains the skills behind not only being a lexicographer and broadcaster, but also writing her latest novel.From City College Plymouth, for everyone.Supported by Babcock.Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Podcast Production Services

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