Event 107
Susie Dent in conversation with Alex Jones
Words For Life: Fascinating Facts about Words and Expressions
– Global Stage
What’s wabbit mean? Why does help arrive if you shout Mayday? And what’s the strange history behind the word arse? Susie Dent tells Alex Jones a different word for every day of the year and reveals the mad stories behind them, including some forgotten gems in the Welsh language too.
Price: £20.00
Booking is now open to Hay Festival Membership+ and Circle members. Please sign in to access your account or become a member to book now.
Booking for all other Members opens at 12pm on Wednesday 11 March.
General booking opens at 12pm on Saturday 14 March.
