Fine Distinctions

Update: 2024-09-12

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Eli Burnstein talks about fine distinctions between words, including Michael's personal bugbear of forewords, prefaces and introductions, some clarity on clementines, satsumas, tangerines and mandarins, and of course the lunch, dinner and tea debate.

Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Sally Heaven.
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