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This episode we hear Shappi Khorsandi's word for indispensable mates, Ahir Shah turning German, and Alexei Sayle's word for when you're not quite as good at martial arts as you think you are. 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: Shappi Khorsandi, Alexei Sayle and Ahir Shah 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
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