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Episode 4
Episode 4 of 5
Abridged by Jane Marshall.
Before you can say Jack Robinson the Etymologicon uncovers who Jack Robinson was and what his link is to The Tower of London, derricks and guillotines.
Read by Hugh Dennis
Produced by Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall Production for BBC Radio 4.
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Fri 23 Dec 201100:30
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