Is Away with Words coming back?
Away with Words (1998–1998) on ITV1
About Away with Words
Away with Words ended on December 20, 1998, on ITV1. The series concluded after its 13-episode run, which started on September 15, 1998. There are no current plans for a revival or new episodes.
Away with Words was a documentary series that explored the origins of well-known words and phrases. Presenter Neil Innes traveled across various locations in the UK, including Yarmouth, Ely, Southend, and Cambridge, to uncover the unlikely sources of everyday names and sayings. The show combined travel with linguistic history, offering insights into how language and local stories intertwine.
The series provided viewers with a look at the historical and cultural background behind common expressions, making it an informative journey through language and local history.
Away with Words episode schedule
13 aired
Aired · 13
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 20, 1998 | S1·E13 | Episode 13 |
| December 13, 1998 | S1·E12 | Episode 12 |
| November 29, 1998 | S1·E11 | Episode 11 |
| November 22, 1998 | S1·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 15, 1998 | S1·E9 | Episode 9 |
| November 8, 1998 | S1·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 1, 1998 | S1·E7 | Episode 7 |
| October 25, 1998 | S1·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 13, 1998 | S1·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 6, 1998 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 29, 1998 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 22, 1998 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 15, 1998 | S1·E1 | Episode 1 |