TV Series

Balderdash and Piffle (2006–2007)

Name: Balderdash and Piffle
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Victoria Coren Mitchell, John Simpson, Peter Gilliver, Mike Harding

First aired January 2, 2006
Seasons: 2 · Episodes: 15
30m per episode

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Presented by Victoria Coren, it was companion to the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt, in which the writers of the dictionary asked the public for help in finding the origins and first known citations of a number of words and phrases. The OED panel consisted of John Simpson, the Chief Editor of the OED; Peter Gilliver, who was also the captain of the Oxford University Press team in University Challenge - the Professionals; and Tania Styles, who also appeared in "dictionary corner" in Countdown.

Starring: Victoria Coren Mitchell, John Simpson, Peter Gilliver

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Season 2 · Episode 8 · July 6, 2007

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The language of fashion is as changeable as the industry it serves. The OED needed your help with five fashion-related words and phrases, and in true style, the Wordhunt rose to the challenge and succeeded on every...