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Radio 4,09 Feb 2025,42 mins

Julie Hesmondhalgh

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This week, it’s been truly moving audio on the move – with Claire Balding rambling in South Wales, to Tim Dee reflecting on the travels he’s taken as he scatters his dad’s ashes. We also hear about the future of legacy – can "digital ghosts" help or hinder us as we deal with grief? Word of Mouth considers the construction of imaginary languages or "conlangs" and we’re brought back to some classic political gobbledygook of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister. Presenter: Julie Hesmondhalgh Producer: Anthony McKee Production Coordinator: Jack Ferrie A BBC Northern Ireland Audio production for BBC Radio 4.

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