Story of English /

Part 7: THE MUVVER TONGUE tells the story of Cockney and Australian -- what Robert MacNeil calls "English in exile." In London's East End, MacNeil traces Cockney's origins and influence, including how many of its words are rooted in Yiddish (like "gelt" for "money...

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Corporate Authors: MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation, WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), Home Vision (Firm), Public Media Video (Firm)
Other Authors: MacNeil, Robert, 1931-2024
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: [Chicago, Ill.] : Home Vision, [1986]
Series:Story of English : ; Parts 7 and 8.
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Table of Contents:
  • Part 7: The muvver tongue / part 8: The loaded weapon.