Helen and Gavin continue their biography themed season by looking at major founders of youth movements in the US and UK, Juliette Gordon Low and Lord Baden-Powell. Helen's vocab of the episode looks at the origins of a colorful British way to describe something all style and no substance.

Helen and Gavin continue their biography themed season by looking at the first female pioneers of aviation, Harriet Quimby and Amy Johnson. Helen's vocab of the episode looks at the origins of an American way to describe cravings.

Helen and Gavin continue their biography themed season by looking at the first black American and British consultant physicians, James McCune Smith and James Samuel Risien Russell. Helen's vocab of the episode looks at a colorful way to describe a messy situation, but not that one.

Helen and Gavin continue their biography themed season by looking at American and British pioneers in medicine and nursing, Clara Barton and Florence Nightingale. Helen's vocab of the episode takes a southern look at a food-related insult.

Helen and Gavin continue their biography themed season by looking at how different sides of the Atlantic chose to represent a fictional cartoon character with a rhyming name at exactly the same time. Helen's vocab of the episode takes a festive look at the term Chrimbo.

Helen and Gavin continue their biography themed season by looking at a couple of female political firsts; Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin and Nancy Astor MP, although Gavin has an interesting curveball to throw into the mix. Helen's vocab of the episode tucks in its napkin to discuss American delicacy of Rocky Mountain Oysters.

Helen and Gavin continue their biography themed season by looking at a couple of examples of real-life folk heroes from opposite sides of the pond. Helen's vocab of the episode takes a look at the term "tosser". It's a real eye opener.

Helen and Gavin continue their biography themed season by looking at the most prolific serial killers on either side of the Atlantic, a topic filled with similarities and differences. Helen also explains the meaning of "drothers," a term that has confused Gavin for the best part of a week.

Helen and Gavin kick off their third Common Language season by looking at the respective wartime leaders of the US and the UK, their achievements and some aspects that history tries to forget. Helen also looks into the recent popularity of the insult, "Cockwomble." Something for everyone!

Helen and Gavin talk about the different approaches to movie ratings and classifications in the US and the UK. Helen also investigates the origins of the phrase, "It's Baltic out there."