Modernizing the language

[Dphillipson]

Only the need for economy especially during the silly season could possibly,justify Radio Three's repeating July 19 the 2004 broadcast of Vanbrugh's Provok'd Wife as "specially adapted" by Jim Poyser. Whatever else a dramaturge needs, an ear for consistency is essential. A decade ago Mr. Poyser did not have it, and thus wrecked the play. He treated listeners to:
"I own you are in danger."
"I own you are right . .; .
Is there pleasure in that?"
"Too right !"

[jean]

I wasn't aware of the broadcast's history when I switched on. The linguistic anachronism was so preposterous that I thought it must be intentional, though I couldn't really see what the intent might be. I quickly switched off again.

Who is Jim Poyser? Why did he do it?

[french frank]

Who is Jim Poyser? Why did he do it?

a) I don't know b) to make it more relevant.

Lady. Good morrow, Dear Cousin.
Bel. Good morrow, Madam; you look pleas'd this morning.
Lady. Yup.

[jean]

He could have made it that much more relevant by having them say 'Hiya' instead of 'Good morrow'.

No point in doing things by halves.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

He could have made it that much more relevant by having them say 'Hiya' instead of 'Good morrow'.

Or "Ay up!"