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Scuffles, Swagger and Shakespeare: The Hidden Story of English

Synopsis
Shakespeare is often credited with revolutionising English, but is the real story more complex? Dr John Gallagher uncovers the surprising tale of how English conquered the world. Contributors to the programme include: Jonathan Culpeper, Simon Horobin, Farah Karim-Cooper, Cathy Shrank.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Subjects
Shakespeare
Keywords
Elizabethan English

Credits

Director
Chris Nikkel
Contributor
John Gallagher

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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