Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain

Season 1 Episode 2: London and the Thames

A journey through London examining the street slang of Shakespeare's day and the language of the foul-mouthed Thames boatmen. Plus, the Victorian view on the squalor of the East End and a look at Britain's seafaring tradition in Gravesend. With contributions from Stephen Fry, Boris Johnson, Tracey Emin and Ken Livingstone

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

4

Actor:

Melvyn Bragg

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

2008

IMDb:

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