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.
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.
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Season 1
22 Sep 1986 – 24 Nov 1986 · 9 episodes
1An English Speaking World22 Sep 1986
2The Mother Tongue29 Sep 1986
3A Muse of Fire6 Oct 1986
4The Guid Scots Tongue13 Oct 1986
5Black on White20 Oct 1986
6Pioneers, O Pioneers!27 Oct 1986
7The Muvver Tongue10 Nov 1986
8The Loaded Weapon17 Nov 1986
9Next Year's Words24 Nov 1986
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