Is Man over woord coming back?

Man over woord ended on December 18, 2012, on VRT CANVAS.

This comedy series, which premiered on November 18, 2011, explored the quirks and secrets of the Dutch language. Hosted by Pieter Embrechts, the show delved into linguistic phenomena, regional dialects, and the evolution of words, often meeting with ordinary people and language experts to uncover surprising facts. The series aimed to entertain viewers with curious linguistic insights and the peculiarities of Flemish speech.

The show was a documentary-style comedy that examined language in a humorous way. It considered questions such as why certain regions struggle with specific sounds, how many words a person knows, and whether speech speed has increased over time. Each episode featured Pieter Embrechts traveling through different linguistic landscapes, revealing the fascinating and sometimes bizarre stories behind Flemish language and culture. The series consisted of two seasons, each with six episodes, and had a runtime of 30 minutes per episode.