Writer and broadcaster on language, cultural history and historical biography... and art, fashion and technology. Current publication and broadcasting projects include the language of the city (and the City), the sounds and accents of English, and language controversies in the UK and the Anglosphere.

Consulting on international projects in communications, intercultural issues, brands and copywriting. Lecturing and presenting at British Academy, European Academy, British Library, etc.

Always collecting new slang, buzzwords, ideas - *please donate*. Brooding, facetiously posting and tweeting in the meantime.