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 The Story of English • 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 McCrumWriter
  • Robert MacNeilWriter
  • William CranProducer

 

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