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The Story of English

Season 1 Episode 6: Black on White

The next episode delves into the history of Black English, tracing its roots back to the arrival of millions of Africans in America during the transatlantic slave trade.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 2 The Mother Tongue

2. The Mother Tongue

Aired: Sep 29, 1986

The next episode delves into the evolution of the British Isles' language, tr...

Episode 3 A Muse Of Fire

3. A Muse Of Fire

Aired: Oct 6, 1986

The next episode delves into the lasting impact of Shakespeare's English and ...

Episode 4 The Guid Scots Tongue

4. The Guid Scots Tongue

Aired: Oct 13, 1986

The next episode delves into the captivating history of the Gaelic language, ...

Episode 6 Black on White

6. Black on White

Aired: Oct 27, 1986

The next episode delves into the history of Black English, tracing its roots ...

Episode 7 The Muvver Tongue

7. The Muvver Tongue

Aired: Nov 10, 1986

The next episode delves into the fascinating tale of Cockney English, reveali...

Episode 8 The Loaded Weapon

8. The Loaded Weapon

Aired: Nov 17, 1986

The next episode delves into the complex relationships between Ireland and Gr...

Episode 9 Next Year's Words

9. Next Year's Words

Aired: Nov 24, 1986

The future of the English language is examined in the next episode, featuring...

Info about The Story of English

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Genres:Documentary