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Tom Read Wilson is joined by guests from around the UK (and beyond!) as he explores the fascinating world of local lingo, everyday slang, accents, and words. What unique phrases define your hometown? Tom, with the help of celebrity guests and listeners, is on a mission to discover them all! 


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Tom Read Wilson has words with Susie Dent from 2021-06-16T19:21:58

I can’t believe we are here, the final episode of Season 3 of Tom Read Wilson has words with…


Joining me, is Countdown’s Susie Dent, for the ultimate ‘word-off’.


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Tom Read Wilson has words with Josh Jones from 2021-06-09T20:06:34

This week, I am joined by the hilarious and wonderful, Josh Jones. We bonded on his TV debut and this wordy catch up, was well over due.


We talk about selling cigarettes at school, sex...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Michelle Visage from 2021-06-02T18:00

It's PRIDE MONTH!! And what better way to welcome it, than with a ki ki with the iconic, Michelle Visage.


Michelle talks about identifying as a hoochie mama, dancing outside the margin...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Jo Brand from 2021-05-26T18:00

She’s a a feminist icon, a comedian and my latest guest. I am of course talking about Jo Brand.


This week, we discuss imaginary friends, grief bacon and compare my voice to Julie Andre...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Ed Byrne from 2021-05-19T18:00:11

If you've not done your crunches this week, then prepare to have your obliques challenged! I am joined by comedian and 'Honest Man', Ed Byrne.


What could be meant when someone says, "t...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Desiree Burch from 2021-05-12T18:00:24

I dive into the world of comedy, dominatrix-isms and hear utterly charming stories from the childhood of my dear friend, Desiree Burch.


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Tom Read Wilson has words with Dawn French from 2021-05-05T18:00:58

Quiet please! The vicar is ready to speak. The Vicar of Dibley that is. That's right, this week we are joined by none other, than Dawn French.


From growing up in army camps, to her fri...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with David Walliams from 2021-04-28T18:00:10

This week, the self-proclaimed connoisseurs of camp chew the fat on Tom Read Wilson Has Words With...


I am talking, of course, about the marvellous David Walliams. We discuss his memoi...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Sophie Hermann from 2021-04-21T18:04:38

This week, I am joined by the Duchess herself, Sophie Hermann. Be it her fashion, he catchphrases or her poetic grasp on language - the Herminator is a lady of many talents.


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Tom Read Wilson has words with Gareth Thomas from 2021-04-14T04:00:44

Psst... did you miss me? Well darlings, I'm BACK! Welcome to Season 3 of Tom Read Wilson has words with...


In this episode I am joined by my dear chum (or butt as he might say), Gareth...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with... Best Bits from 2021-03-17T15:42:44

Have you been missing all things wordy with Tom Read Wilson? Well, never fear. Season 3 is on it's way and you will once delve into the world of words with the most charming host in podcasting. ...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Jennifer Saunders from 2020-09-16T04:00:28

It's the final episode of Season 2 and we couldn't think of a more Absolutley Fabulous way to wrap up, than hearing Tom shoot the breeze with his most quoted, icon, Jennifer Saunders. From live ...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Gaby Roslin from 2020-09-09T04:00:01

In the penultimate episode of this season, Tom is joined by television hosting sensation, Gaby Roslin. From the meaning of Hippo to alternative names for corn on the cob... Gaby and Tom have a p...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Greg Jenner from 2020-09-02T04:00:06

This episode is one for the history books *wink wink nudge nudge* as Tom welcomes horrible historian, Greg Jenner. If you love stories of glamour through the ages and ears that look like lady pa...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Keith Lemon from 2020-08-26T04:00:48

He's a man of many hats, Keith Lemon aka Leigh Francis joins Tom for the most risque episode to date. Sensitive ears beware. The boys talk nether regions, circumcision and the Yorkshire meaning ...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Oti Mabuse from 2020-08-19T04:00:47

Strictly Come Dancing's dancing queen, Oti Mabuse, joins Tom this week to talk about her peripatetic life and all things dance. Don't know what peripatetic means? Find out by listening to this d...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Joel Dommett from 2020-08-12T04:00:46

Tom is joined Joel (or is just Joe) Dommett! This Bristolian comedian has Tom swooning so much, he could give the heart eyed emoji a run for it's money.


Are you Jimmy? Are you a keener...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Charlotte Church from 2020-08-05T04:00:47

Tom is joined by the delicious and delightful Charlotte Church! The Welsh songstress teaches us all about the Welsh language and the politics behind it - every day is a school day.


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Tom Read Wilson has words with Rob Beckett from 2020-07-29T04:00:45

This week, Tom is reunited with a Celeb's Go Dating co-star, Rob Beckett. These two have a lot to say for themselves and find out the lived not far from each other in their earlier years!

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Sian Gibson from 2020-07-22T04:00:17

This week, Tom chews the fat with the lovely Sian Gibson. From growing up in Mold, lying on her CV and explaining what a cwtch is (hint: it'll be your new favourite word).


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Tom Read Wilson has words with Ashley Banjo from 2020-07-15T04:00

This week Tom catches up with the dancing sensation, Ashley Banjo. As Tom struggles to compose himself in front of his secret crush, Ashley explains Banjo-isms, Diversity-isms and forgets more d...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Alan Carr from 2020-07-08T16:02:43

We're back like we never left! Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Tom Read Wilson has words with... thank you for coming back.


This week Tom speaks to national treasure, Alan Carr. This...

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Series 2 Trailer from 2020-07-06T20:18:15

Let us take you on a lexical journey with highlights from our first ten episodes of Tom Read Wilson has words with... With episodes featuring Angela Scanlon, Lloyd Griffith, Charlotte Crosby, Luke ...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Paul Chuckle from 2020-07-01T06:46:39

It's the Season 1 finale episode - we made it! As a reward, Tom speaks to a man that need no introduction, one half of the nations most beloved comedy duo... it's Paul Chuckle! Hear about The Ch...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Harriet Thorpe from 2020-06-24T04:00:37

From London to Hollywood, this week's guest has lived a life like something out of the movies. She's graced the stage and the screens - she's Absolutely Fabulous *wink*! Why is it called the Gre...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Baga Chipz from 2020-06-17T04:00

What's one way to make PRIDE month 'much better'? Having words with a Ru girl of course! RuPaul's Drag Race UK runner up, Baga Chipz, joins Tom this week to talk about rubbing shoulders with cel...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Paul Carrick Brunson from 2020-06-10T04:00:35

Celebs Go Dating's resident love guru, entrepreneur and author, Paul Carrick Brunson catches up with his long-time friend, Tom about plantations in America and the longer term effects on African...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Radzi Chinyanganya from 2020-06-03T04:00

TV presenter Radzi Chinyanganya chats with Tom about the lingo and phrases of his hometown Wolverhampton such as 'Owamya?', 'a bab', 'bostin', and 'clarting about'. We also hear about the words ...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Stephen Bailey from 2020-05-27T04:00

Stephen Bailey talks with Tom about the Manchester phrases he grew up with such a 'chippy tips', 'our kid', 'mad for it', 'strike', 'mither', and a 'chip muffin'


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Tom Read Wilson has words with Luke Kempner from 2020-05-20T04:00

Comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner hails from Surrey but talks to Tom about many different accents from Newcastle, Leeds, and Manchester, Scottish plus impressions including Rylan, Maggie S...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Charlotte Crosby from 2020-05-13T04:00

Charlotte Crosby, TV presenter and former 'Geordie Shore' star, talks to Tom about her Sunderland roots and all that wonderful north-east lingo. Charlotte talks about her shy childhood, bei...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Lloyd Griffith from 2020-05-06T04:00

Comedian Lloyd Griffith chats to Tom about all the lingo from Grimsby. Lloyd also talks about his passion for choir-singing, football chants, a sellotape impression, why posh people say 'draw a ...

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Tom Read Wilson has words with Angela Scanlon from 2020-04-29T04:00

'Your Home Make Perfect' presenter Angela Scanlon chats with Tom about the lingo and slang used on the East Coast of Ireland (Angela is from County Meath). Words and phrases like 'culchie', 'gra...

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Trailer from 2020-04-17T23:00

TRAILER: Welcome to a new podcast, hosted by Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson. Tom is joined by guests from around the UK (and beyond!) as he explores the fascinating world of local lingo, ev...

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