EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 27 MIN
The Story of A-Z
from Word of Mouth · host BBC Radio 4
Michael Rosen goes on an alphabetical odyssey with linguist Dr Danny Bate, author of the book 'Why Q needs U: A History of Our Letters and how We Use Them'. From A through to Z, where did all our letters come from, and how have they changed over time? Produced in partnership with the Open University by Becky Ripley.
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