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March 18, 2012
by Graham
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Hesitation, deviation, repetition

In a New Year broadcast, the veteran radio critic of the Daily Telegraph, Gillian Reynolds, took the BBC’s “Today” presenters to task for their umming and erring. When they were about to interview someone, she said, they must often have … Continue reading →

Categories: Language | Tags: bbc, english, john humphrys, pronunciation, radio 4 | Permalink

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