September 25, 2011 • 1h
In this first episode, Stephen seeks to uncover the origins of human language and how and why we are the only species on the planet to have this gift.
October 2, 2011 • 1h
What is it that defines us? Stephen argues that above all, it is the way we speak. Be it a national language, a regional dialect o...Read more
October 9, 2011 • 1h
This programme looks at the ways language is used and abused. While not everyone approves of 'bad' language, Stephen learns that s...Read more
October 16, 2011 • 1h
In this programme, Stephen Fry explores 'the written word'. Writing is a great invention - making it possible to communicate acros...Read more
October 23, 2011 • 1h
In this programme, Stephen Fry celebrates storytelling. It has been with us as long as language itself and as a species, we love t...Read more