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Welcome to another episode of “Cunk on Earth”, where we explore the many wonders of our planet. Today, we’re delving into the fascinating world of British languages.

Stars- Diane Morgan, Jim Al-Khalili, Shirley J. Thompson
Release date- January 31, 2023 (United States)
Country of origin- United Kingdom
Language- English
Filming locations- IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK
Production company- Broke and Bones

Now, when we think of languages spoken in the UK, most of us probably think of English. And that’s certainly the dominant language here – it’s the first language of around 98% of the population. But did you know that there are actually many other languages spoken in Britain, some of which have been around for centuries?

Let’s start with Welsh. This is the language spoken in Wales, which is one of the four countries that make up the UK. Welsh is a Celtic language, which means it has its roots in the same language that was spoken in much of Europe before the arrival of the Romans. It’s also closely related to other Celtic languages such as Irish and Scottish Gaelic.

Welsh is a beautiful language, with a distinctive sound and a rich literary tradition. In fact, it’s one of the oldest languages in Europe, with a history that goes back over 1,500 years. Despite attempts to suppress it in the past, Welsh has survived and is now spoken by around 20% of the population of Wales.

Next up is Scottish Gaelic. This is another Celtic language, spoken mainly in Scotland. Like Welsh, it has a long and proud history, dating back to the 4th century AD. At its peak, Scottish Gaelic was spoken by around a quarter of the population of Scotland, but today it’s spoken by less than 1%.

Despite this, there has been a resurgence of interest in Scottish Gaelic in recent years, with more and more people taking it up as a second language. It’s also the medium of instruction in some schools in Scotland, which is helping to ensure that it continues to be spoken for generations to come.

Moving on, let’s talk about Cornish. This is a Celtic language that was spoken in Cornwall, which is the southwesternmost county of England. Like Welsh and Scottish Gaelic, it has its roots in the ancient Celtic languages of Europe.

Unfortunately, Cornish was all but extinct by the 18th century, thanks in part to the policies of the English government at the time. However, in the early 20th century, there was a revival of interest in the language, and today there are around 3,500 people in Cornwall who speak it to some degree.

Another language that’s making a comeback is Manx. This is the language spoken on the Isle of Man, which is a small island between England and Ireland. Like Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, and Cornish, Manx is a Celtic language, and it was once spoken by the majority of the population of the Isle of Man.

However, by the 20th century, the language was all but extinct, with only a handful of speakers left. But in recent years, there has been a concerted effort to revive Manx, with children being taught the language in schools and adults taking courses to learn it.

Finally, let’s talk about Irish. This is the language spoken in Ireland, which is a separate country from the UK. Irish is also a Celtic language, and it has a long and complex history.

For many years, Irish was the dominant language in Ireland, but it was suppressed by the English government during the colonial period. However, in the 20th century, there was a resurgence of interest in Irish, and today it’s the first language of around 1.8% of the population of Ireland, with many more people speaking it as a second language.