Jonathan Meades on Jargon
In this provocative television essay, writer and broadcaster Jonathan Meades turns his forensic gaze on that modern phenomenon that drives us all up the wall - jargon.
In this provocative television essay, writer and broadcaster Jonathan Meades turns his forensic gaze on that modern phenomenon that drives us all up the wall - jargon. In a wide-ranging programme he dissects politics, the law, football commentary, business, the arts, tabloid-speak and management consultancy to show how jargon is used to cover up, confuse and generally keep us in the dark.
He contrasts this with the world of slang, which unlike jargon actually gets to the heart of whatever it's talking about even if it does offend along the way. With plenty of what is called 'strong language', Meades pulls no punches in slaying the dragon of jargon.
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Music Played
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The Bonzo Dog Band
Music For Head Ballet
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Susumu Yokota
Traveller In The Wonderland
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F.R. David
Words
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The Bonzo Dog Band
Mr Apollo
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George Frideric Handel
Sarabande
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George Frideric Handel
Sarabande: End Title
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Susumu Yokota
Merrygoround
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Baden Powell
Samba Triste
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Susumu Yokota
I Close The Door Upon Myself
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Susumu Yokota
Strma A Uzka
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Astor Piazzolla
Soledad
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Cockeral Chorus
Nice One Cyril
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Swingfly
Winner
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London Music Works
Match of The Day
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Owen Money and Lloyd Davies
We Love The Six Nations
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The England World Cup Squad
Back Home
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Astor Piazzolla
Nuevo Tango
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Tony Hatch
A Latin Happening
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The Farm
All Together Now
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The Bonzo Dog Band
Kama Sutra
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The Tony Hatch Orchestra
The Champions
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The Bonzo Dog Band
Humanoid Boogie
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Underworld
Twist
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Purcell
March From Music On The Death of Queen Mary
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Jonathan Meades |
Executive Producer | Janet Lee |
Director | Francis Hanly |