TV Series · Ended

The Story of English

1986 – 1986

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.

Network

BBC Two

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

IMDb

tt0198245