Do you know your Bournes from your Burghs, your Casters from your Chesters, your Kils from your Kirks? This week we’re having another look at place names and the fascinating stories behind some of our nationally treasured locations.

Gyles and Susie tell us why Plymouth Hoe is not a misogynistic slur, why the God Thor never visits The Devil’s Punch Bowl and and where the oxen used to cross the river.

Plus a hair-raising story from Halifax and a cry for compassion from Durham and Cornwall!

Susie's trio:

Quignogs- ridiculous ideas or conceits 

Finnying- timid or fearful 

Nickerers- new shoes that creak 

A Somethin’ Else production

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