English Goes Underground

Summary We see how England was ruled for three centuries after the Conquest by a French-speaking king and court which used Latin for their official business. English was the language of the peasants; a third-class tongue in its own country.

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Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Melvyn Bragg David Gwillim Michael Cronin Mark Saban

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 5, 2003

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, England, UK

Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)

Summary We see how England was ruled for three centuries after the Conquest by a French-speaking king and court which used Latin for their official business. English was the language of the peasants; a third-class tongue in its own country.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 5, 2003

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, England, UK

Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)

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