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S01E09 - "Next Year's Words"
Aired on Nov 24, 1986, 8:00 PM
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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.Ă‚Â
Episodes (1 Season · 9 Episodes)
E1
An English Speaking World
Sep 22, 1986
60 min
E2
The Mother Tongue
Sep 29, 1986
60 min
E3
A Muse of Fire
Oct 6, 1986
60 min
E4
The Guid Scots Tongue
Oct 13, 1986
60 min
E5
Black on White
Oct 20, 1986
60 min
E6
Pioneers, O Pioneers!
Oct 27, 1986
60 min
E7
The Muvver Tongue
Nov 10, 1986
60 min
E8
The Loaded Weapon
Nov 17, 1986
60 min
E9
Next Year's Words
Nov 24, 1986
60 min
