Balderdash and Piffle (2006 - 2007)

Scripted TV Show
Audience Score
90
Balderdash and Piffle
NR January 2nd, 2006Documentary2 Seasons, 15 Episodes
Presented by Victoria Coren, it was companion to the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt, in which the writers of the dictionary asked the public for help in finding the origins and first known citations of a number of words and phrases. The OED panel consisted of John Simpson, the Chief Editor of the OED; Peter Gilliver, who was also the captain of the Oxford University Press team in University Challenge - the Professionals; and Tania Styles, who also appeared in "dictionary corner" in Countdown.
StarringVictoria Coren Mitchell

TV Show Details

Air Date:January 2nd, 2006

Last Air Date:July 6th, 2007

Network:BBC Two
Status:Ended

Genres: Documentary

Original Language:English
Production Companies:Wingspan Productions