Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain — Season 1, Episode 2: London and the Thames
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 4 episodes
Episode synopsis
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
About Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain
Melvyn Bragg travels through the British Isles exploring a rich tradition of literature. Whilst taking in the work of established writers both old and new, Melvyn uncovers a never-before seen body of writing by ordinary people, living on the land and writing about their experiences.