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Seasons & Episodes

EP1 Babel Sep 25, 2011

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.

EP2 Identity Oct 02, 2011

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 or even class variation - we interpret and define ourselves through our language.

EP3 Uses and Abuses Oct 09, 2011

This programme looks at the ways language is used and abused. While not everyone approves of 'bad' language, Stephen learns that swearing plays an important part in human communication the world over.

EP4 Spreading the Word Oct 16, 2011

In this programme, Stephen Fry explores 'the written word'. Writing is a great invention - making it possible to communicate across space and time. Without writing we would have no history and very little technology.

EP5 The Power and the Glory Oct 23, 2011

In this programme, Stephen Fry celebrates storytelling. It has been with us as long as language itself and as a species, we love to tell our stories. This desire to both entertain and explain has resulted in the flowering of language to describe every aspect of the human condition.

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Synopsis

Fry's Planet Word sees Stephen Fry finding out more about linguistic achievements and how our skills for the spoken word have changed. He dissects language in many of its guises.

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