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Scotsman
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Dictionary Corner queen Susie Dent to celebrate the joys of the English language on new tour
Ever wondered why a group of crows is called a murder… or why owls form a parliament? Does Gen-Z slang make you tear your hair out, and are our local dialects really dying out? Which orange came first, the colour or the fruit? Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Countdown co-presenter, best-selling author, and Britain's best-loved wordsmith, Susie Dent aims to unravel these and many more mysteries of the English language when she brings her all-new tour Word Perfect to The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday September 6. After more than three decades in Dictionary Corner, Susie will be sharing a brand-new collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words – reminding us just how unpredictable and utterly magical our mother tongue can be. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tickets are on sale NOW from or direct from venues. Susie Dent Speaking about her new tour, Susie said:'The English language will never stop surprising and delighting me: it is as wayward as it is majestic, while the dictionary is as full of magic, drama and adventure as you will find anywhere. 'I can't wait to walk down some more of its secret alleyways with the Word Perfect audiences, and to hear their own questions about our curious mother tongue!' Susie Dent: Word Perfect follows Susie's 74-date tour The Secret Life Of Words which ran from 2018 to 2024. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Susie Dent is a writer and broadcaster, best known as co-presenter and the 'queen of Dictionary Corner' on C4's Countdown and its sister comedy show 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. She was appointed an MBE in 2024, the same year her debut novel, Guilty by Definition, was published. Susie's new books, Words For Life, and The Roots We Share: 100 Words That Bring Us Together, will be released in the autumn.
Leader Live
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Countdown star Susie Dent to bring new tour to Wrexham
The Dictionary Corner favourite from Channel 4's Countdown will bring her latest show, Word Perfect, to Wrexham's William Aston Hall on Saturday, August 23. The show promises a lively exploration of the quirks, histories, and hidden stories behind everyday words and phrases. Ms Dent said: "The English language will never stop surprising and delighting me: it is as wayward as it is majestic, while the dictionary is as full of magic, drama and adventure as you will find anywhere. "I can't wait to walk down some more of its secret alleyways with the Word Perfect audiences, and to hear their own questions about our curious mother tongue." READ MORE: Musical talent and more from the Leader's photo records Ms Dent will share a fresh collection of tales and trivia from the ever-evolving world of language. Audiences can expect answers to questions such as why a group of crows is called a murder, whether the fruit or the colour orange came first, and whether regional dialects are truly disappearing. The new tour follows her previous 74-date show, The Secret Life Of Words, which ran from 2018 to 2024. Ms Dent is a writer and broadcaster best known for her long-running role on Countdown and its comedy spin-off 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. She was awarded an MBE in 2024, the same year she published her debut novel, Guilty by Definition. Ms Dent's upcoming titles, Words For Life and The Roots We Share: 100 Words That Bring Us Together, are set for release this autumn. For more information and to book tickets, visit
South Wales Argus
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Countdown star Susie Dent to appear at Monmouth theatre
The best-selling author will appear at The Blake Theatre on Sunday, September 28, with her show Word Perfect. She will unravel the mysteries of the English language, including why owls form a parliament and which orange came first, the fruit or the colour. This follows her successful 74-date tour, The Secret Life Of Words, which ran from 2018 to 2024. Speaking about her new tour, Ms Dent said: "The English language will never stop surprising and delighting me: it is as wayward as it is majestic, while the dictionary is as full of magic, drama, and adventure as you will find anywhere. "I can't wait to walk down some more of its secret alleyways with the Word Perfect audiences, and to hear their own questions about our curious mother tongue." Ms Dent has spent more than three decades in Dictionary Corner on Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. She was appointed an MBE in 2024, the same year her debut novel, Guilty by Definition, was published. She will have two new books, Words For Life, and The Roots We Share: 100 Words That Bring Us Together, released this autumn.
