Andrew Marr's History programme [Archive]

piratelassie

15-Dec-14, 18:47

Been following Andrew Marr's TV programme "History of Britain" recently. A map of Europe had the Brittish Isles named as England. Just thought I'd mention it.

oldchemist

15-Dec-14, 20:18

Apparently it became the traditional name after England beat the Germans in a couple of wars.

sids

15-Dec-14, 20:21

Been following Andrew Marr's TV programme "History of Britain" recently. A map of Europe had the Brittish Isles named as England. Just thought I'd mention it.

The Whattish Isles?

gerry4

15-Dec-14, 22:16

I listen to the Goons Show on Radio4 Extra. Find it odd that Harry Secombe who I thought was a proud Welshman repeatedly say England instead of Britain & call himself english. As the Goons wrote the scripts themselves there would of been no need.

Just thought it oddly interesting view of nationality in the 50's

Kevin Milkins

15-Dec-14, 22:44

I listen to the Goons Show on Radio4 Extra. Find it odd that Harry Secombe who I thought was a proud Welshman repeatedly say England instead of Britain & call himself english. As the Goons wrote the scripts themselves there would of been no need.

Just thought it oddly interesting view of nationality in the 50's

I just looked up the meaning of the word goon and it said "a stupid or deliberately foolish person", so that figures.;)