Episodes (5)

S01E01 · 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. From attempts to teach chimps to speak to the so-called singing mice who have been given the human 'language gene', Stephen uncovers to what extent our brain is uniquely hard-wired for language. Watching how a child acquires language, Stephen hears from psycholinguist Steven Pinker how grammar is an innate quality, yet still has to be nurtured.

S01E02 · 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. From markets in Kenya to call centres in Newcastle, Stephen charts the shifting patterns of lingua franca and the inexorable spread of Globish (Global English).

S01E03 · 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. He undergoes an MRI scan and discovers the parts of the brain associated with swearing.

About

Fry's Planet Word Season 1 (2011) is released on Sep 25, 2011. Watch Fry's Planet Word online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. Fry's Planet Word is directed by John-Paul Davidson,Helen Williamson and created by Stephen Fry with Stephen Fry and Brian Blessed.

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As know as:

Sanojen planeetta, Ordens planet(Swedish), Am Anfang war das Wort, Και γλώσσα εγένετο..., Язык планеты со Стивеном Фрайем

Release Date:

Sep 25, 2011

Countries:

United Kingdom

Language:

English, Esperanto, Klingon

Production Companies:

Sprout Pictures

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