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Anglo Saxon
Michael Rosen explores the origins of English in the Anglo-Saxon world.

The Language of Science
Michael Rosen looks at how English is used in Science.

Gabriel Gbadamosi
Michael Rosen meets London-born writer Gabriel Gbadamosi, to talk Dickens and dialect.

Philosophy in English
Michael Rosen looks at philosophy in English, from John Locke to corporate slogans.

Vikings
Michael Rosen discovers how the Vikings changed English.

Glyn Maxwell
Michael Rosen explores the sound and rhythm of English with poet Glyn Maxwell.

The most powerful word
Michael Rosen explores the strange history of 'The', the most influential word in English.

Raymond Antrobus
Michael Rosen meets acclaimed poet Raymond Antrobus.

The First Language
What was the earliest language and how did it evolve? Michael Rosen investigates.

Romani
Damian Le Bas talks to Michael Rosen about the Romani language.