Something Rhymes with Purple

Somethin' Else

Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth invite you to enhance your vocabulary, uncover the hidden origins of language and share their love of words in this award-winning podcast. Read more

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Susie Dent and ex-MP Gyles Brandreth explore the origins and meanings of words and find out how and why we use the words the way we do it today.

The pair uncover the deep, hidden and unexplored roots of language and each week, they dig into a language-related topic and offer some words of the week.

Having won the Gold Award for Best Entertainment Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2020, Something Rhymes With Purple offers you a different experience with language garnished with fascinating insights.

In addition to sharing their love for words, their pair sets out to enhance your vocabulary.