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The origins of the words kidnap and ransom. Susan Fern from ĢƵ English on old Norse that’s filtered into the English language. Also on the programme, the dangers of heatwaves.
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Available for over a year
The origins of the words kidnap and ransom. Susan Fern from ĢƵ English on old Norse that’s filtered into the English language. Also on the programme, the dangers of heatwaves.
Programme Website