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In this episode Adam Buxton finds a word to cope with how fast time is passing, Daliso Chaponda describes missing something you never even liked that much in the first place, and Cariad Lloyd coins a word for when autocorrect has absolutely no idea what you’re trying to spell. Ever struggled to find the right word for a feeling or sensation? Unspeakable sees comedian Phil Wang and lexicographer Susie Dent invite celebrity guests to invent new linguistic creations, to solve those all too relatable moments when we're lost for words. Hosts: Phil Wang and Susie Dent Guests: Adam Buxton, Daliso Chaponda and Cariad Lloyd. Created by Joe Varley Writers: Matt Crosby and Katie Storey Recorded by Jerry Peal Producer: Jon Harvey Executive Producers: Joe Varley and Akash Lockmun A Brown Bred production for BBC Radio 4
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