Is Balderdash and Piffle coming back?
Balderdash and Piffle (2006–2007) on BBC Two
About Balderdash and Piffle
Balderdash and Piffle ended on July 6, 2007, after its second season on BBC Two. The show aired its final episode on that date, concluding its run. The series was part of a broader effort to explore the origins and first known citations of words and phrases, tying into the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt project.
Balderdash and Piffle was a television series that premiered on January 2, 2006, in 2006. It was a companion to the Wordhunt initiative, featuring a panel of experts including John Simpson, Peter Gilliver, and Tania Styles. The program involved discussions and investigations into the history of language, with the Oxford English Dictionary’s panel sharing their insights.
The show starred Victoria Coren Mitchell as the presenter. It had a runtime of approximately 39 minutes per episode. The series consisted of two seasons, with a total of 14 episodes.
Balderdash and Piffle episode schedule
14 aired
Aired · 14
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2007 | S2·E8 | Fashionistas |
| June 29, 2007 | S2·E7 | Who Were They? |
| June 22, 2007 | S2·E6 | Put Downs and Insults |
| June 8, 2007 | S2·E5 | X-Rated |
| June 1, 2007 | S2·E4 | Dodgy Dealings |
| May 25, 2007 | S2·E3 | Euphemisms - the Lace Curtain of Language |
| May 18, 2007 | S2·E2 | Man's Best Friend |
| May 11, 2007 | S2·E1 | One Sandwich Short of a Picnic |
| February 6, 2006 | S1·E6 | B Words |
| January 30, 2006 | S1·E5 | C Words |
| January 23, 2006 | S1·E4 | S Words |
| January 16, 2006 | S1·E3 | N Words |
| January 9, 2006 | S1·E2 | M Words |
| January 2, 2006 | S1·E1 | P Words |
