The Story of English

Season 1

A work of profound scholarship and powerful storytelling from host Robert MacNeil, this classic nine-part PBS series remains one of the great narratives of linguistic studies-and is now available on digitally re-mastered, menu-driven DVD. Steeped in history, geography, sociology, and political drama, The Story of English has little to do with dictionaries, official documents, or highbrow.

Where to Watch Season 1

9 Episodes

  • An English Speaking World
    E1
    An English Speaking World
  • The Mother Tongue
    E2
    The Mother Tongue
  • A Muse of Fire
    E3
    A Muse of Fire
  • The Guid Scots Tongue
    E4
    The Guid Scots Tongue
  • Pioneers! O Pioneers!
    E5
    Pioneers! O Pioneers!
  • Black on White
    E6
    Black on White
  • The Muvver Tongue
    E7
    The Muvver Tongue
  • The Loaded Weapon
    E8
    The Loaded Weapon
  • The Empire Strikes Back
    E9
    The Empire Strikes Back

Cast of Season 1

  • Robert MacNeilWriter
  • Robert McCrumWriter
  • William CranProducer

 

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