Word of Mouth - The Story of A-Z
Michael Rosen goes on an alphabetical odyssey with linguist Dr Danny Bate, author of the book 'Why Q needs U: A History of Our Letters and how We Use Them'. From A through to Z, where did all our letters come from, and how have they changed over time?
Produced in partnership with the Open University by Becky Ripley.
Published on Thursday, 8th January 2026.
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