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Six programmes in which the language series surveys 1,000 years of spoken English around the world. 5: The Long Trek to Freedom: South African English. When in 1994 Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president, nine African languages were elevated to equal status with English and Afrikaans. Melvyn Bragg examines the new-found strength and influence of the English language in the post-apartheid era with Judge Albie Sachs and actor John Kani. Producer Tony Phillips. Repeated at 9.30pm
Followed by Journeys: Ten Poems for National
Poetry Day. On the Bus by Edwin Morgan in Glasgow.

Contributors

Unknown:
Nelson Mandela
Unknown:
Melvyn Bragg
Unknown:
Judge Albie Sachs
Unknown:
John Kani.
Producer:
Tony Phillips.
Unknown:
Edwin Morgan
Source: Radio Times

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