Anticipating baby's first words is exciting business. But understanding where those first words come from might just be the clue we need to unlock the evolution of human language itself.

Host: Jamila Rizvi, author, presenter and political commentator

Producer: Caitlin Gibson

With expert advice from:

Professor Denis Burnham

Dr Karen Mattock

Dr Marina Kalashnikova

Dr Liquan Liu

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