English goes underground

Bragg, Melvyn, 1939- (Added Author). Bee, Robert. (Added Author). London Weekend Television, ltd. (Added Author). Iris Education (Added Author).

Summary: With the Norman invasion in 1066, English became a third language in its own country, behind French and Latin. In this program, Melvyn Bragg examines the impact of Old French on the development of English. Manuscripts, tapestries, and dozens of curious etymologies help illustrate a tremendous influx of vocabulary pertaining to romance, chivalry, and, of course, food. The influence of Eleanor of Aquitaine's patronage is heard in works of poets and troubadours as the cult of courtly love flourished in England.

Record details

Physical Description: streaming video
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1 streaming video file (50 min.) : digital, col.
Publisher: London : LWT, 2002 : Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences [distributor], c2004 ; Vancouver, BC : Image Media [distributor], 2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Original produced in 2002 by London Weekend Television. Title from menu screen.
Formatted Contents Note:	1. Down but not out -- 2. Language of lords and ladies -- 3. English-born vs. French-bred -- 4. Tongues entwined -- 5. Death and rebirth -- 6. Beyond Canterbury.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Eligible B.C. post-secondary institutions only.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director, producer, Robert Bee; series producer, Melvyn Bragg.
Participant or Performer Note:	Presenter, Melvyn Bragg.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Also available as DVD.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Adobe Flash Player 9.0 or above.
Language Note:	Subtitled.