Paul Meier & Paul Baker , In a Manner of Speaking

Episode 37 (Polari: the Secret Language of Gay Men)

01 Feb 2021 • 35 min • EN
35 min
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For the February 2021 podcast, Paul discusses Polari, the secret language used predominantly by gay men in the United Kingdom in the 19th and 20th centuries. Paul's guest is Paul Baker, professor of English Language at Lancaster University and author of multiple books on the topic.

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