Andrew Marr's History programme

[piratelassie]

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]

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

[sids]

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]

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]

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.