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Balderdash and Piffle (2006)

TV Series ★ 9.5 30 min

Documentary

Presented by Victoria Coren, it was companion to the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt, in which the writers of the dictionary asked the public for help in finding the origins and first known citations of a number of words and phrases. The OED panel consisted of John Simpson, the Chief Editor of the OED; Peter Gilliver, who was also the captain of the Oxford University Press team in University Challenge - the Professionals; and Tania Styles, who also appeared in "dictionary corner" in Countdown.

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Released
January 2, 2006
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0498614
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Studio
Wingspan Productions

Cast

Victoria Coren Mitchell Victoria Coren Mitchell

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Frequently asked questions

What is Balderdash and Piffle about?
Presented by Victoria Coren, it was companion to the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt, in which the writers of the dictionary asked the public for help in finding the origins and first known citations of a number of words and phrases. The OED panel consisted of John Simpson, the Chief Editor of the OED; Peter Gilliver, who was also the captain of the Oxford University Press team in University Challenge - the Professionals; and Tania Styles, who also appeared in "dictionary corner" in Countdown.
Who stars in Balderdash and Piffle?
Balderdash and Piffle stars Victoria Coren Mitchell.
When was Balderdash and Piffle released?
Balderdash and Piffle is a 2006 documentary series.
Where can I watch Balderdash and Piffle?
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