Anyone who loves words has probably noticed palindromes. They're words or phrases that read the same forward and backward.

But palindromes aren't just for fun. They have an interesting place in history, showing up in places as diverse as Ancient Rome and Bletchley Park.

Daniel Midgley, Kylie Sturgess and Ben Ainsley have a man, a plan ( a  canal - Panama!)  for this episode of Talk It Up!