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Texts in Time: The Power of Speech

Looks at how words and rhetorical devices contribute to the emotional power of speeches. Uses a wide range of pre 20th century texts and looks at three famous speeches.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 22 Mar 199612:00
BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Feb 199412:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 25 Nov 199411:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 22 Mar 199612:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire