Names
The Allusionist. Yes, As In. Audio, 30 minutes
"As in the animal?" "Is that a stripper name?" "What were your parents thinking?"
- AttributionBBC Sounds
- Available for 11 months
The Allusionist. Fiona part 2. Audio, 29 minutes
"Fiona might not have quite the history that you imagined, but it's a beautiful history."
- AttributionBBC Sounds
- Available for 11 months
The Allusionist. Fiona part 1. Audio, 37 minutes
Fiona seems like a very old name, but it’s not. That’s not the only surprise about Fiona.
- AttributionBBC Sounds
- Available for 11 months
Word of Mouth. The stories behind our names. Audio, 28 minutes
Michael talks to Sheela Banerjee about the family and cultural histories revealed by names
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
- Attribution
- Posted4 June 2023
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- Posted23 April 2023
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- Posted27 March 2023
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- Posted27 March 2023
Word of Mouth. Band names. Audio, 28 minutes
Bob Stanley talks band names, from the rubbish to the brilliant.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
In the Name Of. Audio, 28 minutes
The battle to get a law in your loved one's name.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Falling Stars. Audio, 28 minutes
Poet Dr Sam Illingworth looks at our shifting relationship with scientific language.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
- Attribution
- Posted13 August 2022
6 Degrees from Jamie and Spencer. Jamie and Spencer can’t believe they spoke to Brad Pitt! Audio, 38 minutes
Jamie and Spencer crunch the gossip from last week’s guest, Brad Pitt!
- AttributionBBC Radio 1
- Available for over a year
Stand-Up Specials. Stephen Bailey: One of Many. Audio, 28 minutes
Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
The Likely Dads. Series 2, Labels and Names. Audio, 28 minutes
Tim Vincent hosts the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
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- Posted18 April 2022
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- Posted7 April 2022
A Point of View. But Does it Matterhorn? Audio, 9 minutes
Sara Wheeler reflects on why place names matter.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Word of Mouth. When people get your name wrong. Audio, 28 minutes
Michael Rosen on why personal names are mistaken or misspelled, in conversation and online
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
The Comb. Reclaiming my name. Audio, 27 minutes
‘This is me’: Embracing my African name
- AttributionBBC World Service
- Available for over a year
The Comb. In slavery’s shadow. Audio, 28 minutes
Enslaved by the past: How black Tunisians are trying to escape the legacy of slavery
- AttributionBBC World Service
- Available for over a year
The Essay. Adrian Edmondson - Signs of Life, A Boy Named Sue. Audio, 14 minutes
Adrian was ribbed at school for having what was thought to be a girl’s name.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
Four Thought. What's In a Name? Audio, 20 minutes
Helena Goodwyn challenges the practice of giving children their father's surname.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
