In this episode of my podcast I get to talk about two of my great loves - words and language.

My guest Susie Dent is an English lexicographer, etymologist, and the word referee in "Dictionary Corner" on the TV game show Countdown since 1992.

Susie is also a bestselling author having written many books on the English language including her latest which is aimed at children, "Roots of Happiness: 100 Words for Joy and Hope".

I was delighted she agreed to join me as a guest on my podcast here at the real Downton Abbey.......

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My guest this month is local nature writer Nicola Chester.

As Spring arrives at the real Downton Abbey it was lovely to sit down and talk about the beautiful countryside that surrounds us.

Nicola's Award Winning Memoir is called 'On Gallows Down: Place, Protest and Belonging'.

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Behind the scenes at the real Downton Abbey this month I'm talking to raecehorse trainer Richard Hannon who is not only a good friend to my husband and myself but looks after some of the racehorses we've bred.

Racing is very close to our hearts here at Highclere Castle especially as my father in law was the late Queen's racing manager and Richard's father trained some of Her Majesty's horses.

Richard took over from his father in 2014 and clocked up his 1000th winner on Derby Day in 2019 and is now well on his way towards winner number 2000.

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New episodes are published on the first day of every month.