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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The Now Show - 3rd November

Dec 1, 2023
Ken Cheng uses air fryers to vent his frustration with the housing market. Helen Bauer argues for affordable school uniforms. Rachel Parris gives a musical take on Halloween fears.
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Quick takeaways

  • Language and communication can create internal conflicts within political parties, especially when using phrases like 'humanitarian pause' and 'ceasefire'.
  • The increasing cost of school uniforms in England poses challenges for families, with secondary school uniforms costing an average of £422 per year.

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Language and Communication

This podcast episode highlights the struggles politicians and public figures face with language and communication. It discusses how words and phrases such as 'humanitarian pause' and 'ceasefire' can cause internal conflicts within political parties. It also explores the use of explicit language during the Covid inquiry and the impact it had on public perception. Additionally, the episode touches on the challenges faced by meteorologists in pronouncing the names of winter storms.

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