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The Story of English
1986 · BBC Two · 60 min · 1 season
Latest episode
S01E09 · Next Year's Words
Tue, 25 Nov, 7:00 am
About
A PBS documentary detailing the development of the English language. Initially arising as a mix of Gaelic, Norse and Saxon, the language gradually developed its own distinctive characteristics. As time passed and native speakers began to spread throughout the world, different regions began to form their own dialects.
Episodes
- E01
An English Speaking World
Tue, 23 Sept· 60 min - E02
The Mother Tongue
Tue, 30 Sept· 60 min - E03
A Muse of Fire
Tue, 7 Oct· 60 min - E04
The Guid Scots Tongue
Tue, 14 Oct· 60 min - E05
Black on White
Tue, 21 Oct· 60 min - E06
Pioneers, O Pioneers!
Tue, 28 Oct· 60 min - E07
The Muvver Tongue
Tue, 11 Nov· 60 min - E08
The Loaded Weapon
Tue, 18 Nov· 60 min - E09
Next Year's Words
Tue, 25 Nov· 60 min