Helen and Gavin take a look at the similarities, differences, and origins of putting the clocks back or forward in the US and the UK, how it has little if anything to do with farmers, question the motives of a certain Benjamin Franklin, and take a broad look at some of the more curious time zones scattered around the globe.

Helen and Gavin take a look at the similarities, differences, and origins of Halloween in the US and the UK, what we all mean when we ask trick or treat, and why an old classmate of Gavin's should always be at the back of line dooking for apples.

Helen and Gavin take a look at the differences and similarities between UK and US weddings and Gavin finally understands why Helen shoved cake in his face.

Helen and Gav have a look at the differences between monetary units used in the US and the UK, attempting to put some sense around pre-decimalization in the UK, figuring out just why a nickel is bigger than a dime, and why exactly they are called dollars and pounds anyway.

Helen and Gav have a look at the differences and similarities between imperial and metric. Does the US resist the metric system, or does it accept it on the down low? Have a wee listen to find out!

Helen and Gav are back from their summer break with a new episode that couldn't be closer to the cultural zeitgeist if it tried - vegetables. Confused about mangetout and sugar snap peas, eggplant and aubergine? We walk through the linguistic minefield for you as we ease ourselves into season two.

It's our season one finale where we talk about the differences between lawyers in the US and solicitors in the UK and touch on other aspects of the legal system and some strange, outdated laws that exist on both sides of the Atlantic. We'll be back in September with season two and may drop little tidbits between then and now. Until then, if there's any subject you'd like us to cover, send us an email to [email protected]. Be sure not to ask us why it's hotmail. Have a great summer, thanks for your support this year, and we'll speak to you all soon!

Helen and Gav tackle another food episode, comparing the differences between US and UK chocolate, which is not without its controversies. And in a Common Language first, at the halfway point we have a live taste test where Gav reacts to sampling his first ever bar of Hershey's.

In this episode, Helen and Gavin briefly suspend their disbelief to discuss the various legendary creatures that inhabit the Great Lakes, and compare it with one of Scotland's main exports, the Loch Ness Monster. They also talk about Scooby Doo. And Ted Danson.

The Oscars happened recently. Gav wanted to bet on them. He couldn't. And so, episode 16 of Common Language was born, looking at the differences in gambling regulations within the US and how those compare with the UK.