Word of Mouth | Newspeak

Based on Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

Chris Ledgard explores if a version of Newspeak, the artificial language of George Orwell's dystopian fantasy 1984, could be imposed on people today.

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Nineteen Eighty-Four | BBC Radio 4 Extra | 2013

George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four (2013) | Episode 2

Winston and Julia want to join the Brotherhood to help crush the Party, but enemies face Room 101. Stars Christopher Eccleston.
Nineteen Eighty-Four | BBC Radio 4 Extra | 2013

George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four (2013)

Big Brother is on every poster. Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth. Then he finds love. Stars Christopher Eccleston.