A nine-part PBS series, "The Story of English", offers a comprehensive exploration of the English language, combining scholarship and storytelling, now available on digitally re-mastered DVD.
The PBS series "The Story of English" explores the history, geography, sociology, and politics of the English language, weaving a rich narrative of scholarship and storytelling.
Aired: Sep 22, 1986The next episode delves into the evolution of modern English, highlighting it...
Aired: Sep 29, 1986The next episode delves into the evolution of the British Isles' language, tr...
Aired: Oct 6, 1986The next episode delves into the lasting impact of Shakespeare's English and ...
Aired: Oct 13, 1986The next episode delves into the captivating history of the Gaelic language, ...
Aired: Oct 20, 1986The next episode delves into the evolution of American English, tracing lingu...
Aired: Oct 27, 1986The next episode delves into the history of Black English, tracing its roots ...
Aired: Nov 10, 1986The next episode delves into the fascinating tale of Cockney English, reveali...
Aired: Nov 17, 1986The next episode delves into the complex relationships between Ireland and Gr...
Aired: Nov 24, 1986The future of the English language is examined in the next episode, featuring...
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