Fry's Planet Word (2011) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Fry's Planet Word online in HD.
Fry's Planet Word — Storyline
Fry's Planet Word sees Stephen Fry finding out more about linguistic achievements and how our skills for the spoken word have changed. He dissects language in many of its guises.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Stephen Fry
- Starring: Stephen Fry
Fry's Planet Word — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2011-09-25 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 5 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.2/10 (6 votes) |
Fry's Planet Word — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Babel (2011-09-25) — 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.
- E2: Identity (2011-10-02) — 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 o
- E3: Uses and Abuses (2011-10-09) — 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 communica
- E4: Spreading the Word (2011-10-16) — In this programme, Stephen Fry explores 'the written word'. Writing is a great invention – making it possible to communicate across space and time. Without writing we would have no
- E5: The Power and the Glory (2011-10-23) — In this programme, Stephen Fry celebrates storytelling. It has been with us as long as language itself and as a species, we love to tell our stories. This desire to both entertain
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Fry's Planet Word have? 1 season(s) with 5 episodes.
Who created Fry's Planet Word? Stephen Fry.
Where can I watch Fry's Planet Word? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
