BBC Balderdash & Piffle

Balderdash & Piffle was a major BBC TV series, shown in the UK from May to July 2007, which helped to update the OED. After a wordhunt appeal, contributions from the public were assessed to add earlier evidence to existing entries, or to help write entirely new ones. Use the links below to see the exciting changes made as a result of the programmes.

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