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Weird and Wonderful Aussie English

Guided by linguist Dr Howie Manns, each episode looks at a specific theme, exploring why Aussies speak the way they do, where these unique words and phrases come from and how this is changing today.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Weird and Wonderful Aussie English

First Air Date

June 16, 2025

Last Air Date

June 16, 2025

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

S01E05

Sledging, Swearing, Species: Aussie Sports Talk

Dr Howie Manns explores how slang tied to sport and recreation captures a shared sense of community, identity and change. Whether it's backyard cricket or stadium footy, the words Aussies use reveal who they are and who they are becoming.

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