Balderdash and Piffle
The public assists in uncovering the origins and first known citations of various words and phrases for the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt.
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The public assists in uncovering the origins and first known citations of various words and phrases for the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt.
Synopsis
Victoria Coren presents 'Balderdash and Piffle,' a documentary linked to the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt initiative. The film features insights from John Simpson, the Chief Editor of the OED, and Peter Gilliver, a team captain on 'University Challenge - the Professionals.' Tania Styles, known for her role in 'dictionary corner' on 'Countdown,' also contributes. The documentary focuses on the public's role in identifying the origins and first citations of various words and phrases in the English language.
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