6. It's Quafftide Somewhere

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In this episode, Ed Byrne coins a word for linguistic fossils, Stevie Martin is exhausted by trying to go green, and Ian Smith wants a word for being eclipsed by more famous people who share your name. Ever struggled to find the right word for a feeling or sensation? Unspeakable sees comedian Phil Wang and lexicographer Susie Dent invite celebrity guests to invent new linguistic creations, to solve those all too relatable moments when we're lost for words. Hosts: Phil Wang and Susie Dent Guests: Ed Byrne, Stevie Martin and Ian Smith Created by Joe Varley Writers: Matt Crosby and Katie Storey Recorded by Jerry Peal Producer: Jon Harvey Executive Producers: Joe Varley and Akash Lockmun A Brown Bred production for BBC Radio 4