Balderdash and Piffle (2006) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Balderdash and Piffle online in HD.
Balderdash and Piffle — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Victoria Coren Mitchell
Balderdash and Piffle — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2006-01-02 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 9.5/10 (2 votes) |
Balderdash and Piffle — Episode Guide
Balderdash & piffle season 1
- E1: P Words (2006-01-02)
- E2: M Words (2006-01-09)
- E3: N Words (2006-01-15)
- E4: S Words (2006-01-22)
- E5: C Words (2006-01-29)
- E6: B Words (2006-02-06)
- E7: The Results Show (2006-04-16)
Balderdash & piffle season 2
- E1: One Sandwich Short Of A Picnic (2007-05-11) — The OED thought Balderdash & Piffle were just the people to help out with words relating to madness. And they were right – wordhunters triumphed with all five words and phrases for
- E2: Man's Best Friend (2007-05-18) — Dog has one of the longest entries in the dictionary – thanks to more than 250 different doggy phrases. The OED asked for our help with five of these, and we're wagging our tails t
- E3: Euphemisms – The Lace Curtain Of Language (2007-05-25) — The OED asked us to investigate how we prefer to call a spade a shoveling implement, especially when talking about sex, death or going to the toilet. They challenged us to help wit
- E4: Dodgy Dealings (2007-05-31) — From prison slang to gangster speak, the dodgy language of the underworld is colourful and inventive. The OED requested help with six dodgy terms and the Wordhunt nailed five of th
- E5: X-Rated (2007-06-07) — Some of the most thumbed entries in the OED are those containing the naughty words. The Wordhunt tied up four out of the five word mysteries on the list, and – as an off-shoot of t
- E6: Put Downs And Insults (2007-06-22) — The OED politely asked us to assist them with five put downs and insults. We sparked changes with evidence for three words on the list.
- E7: Who Were They? (2007-06-29) — The Wordhunt looked into four eponyms – expressions which immortalize people in our language – and succeeded on pinning down two. In need of a pick-me-up? We also found the creator
- E8: Fashionistas (2007-07-06) — The language of fashion is as changeable as the industry it serves. The OED needed your help with five fashion-related words and phrases, and in true style, the Wordhunt rose to th
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Balderdash and Piffle have? 2 season(s) with 15 episodes.
Where can I watch Balderdash and Piffle? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
