Sarah Ogilvie: The Dictionary People

Duration: 60 minutes

Who knew the dictionary could make for such gripping reading? Oxford academic Sarah Ogilvie breathes vivid life into the tale of how the Oxford English Dictionary was created. Join Ogilvie and leading broadcaster Sarah Kanowski in exploring the strange tales of contributors, the unexpected origins of words and the fascinating cultural milieu from which the dictionary emerged.

Venue update: please note this event will now be held in The Edge Auditorium.