The Loaded Weapon | The Story of English
Robert Macneil explores troubled story of Irish-English in North and South Ireland Gaelic speaking Irish through famine, conflict and the dramatic exile of Irish voices to communities in Caribbean, Newfoundland and New York.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 53'59''
- Broadcast year: 1986
Curriculum Connection
- English Language
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The Story of English
- Series: 1
- Episode: The Loaded Weapon
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