BBC criticised for creeping ‘Americanisms’ - Telegraph # BBC criticised for creeping ‘Americanisms’ # The BBC has been criticised for an increased use of ‘Americanisms’ and slang # this was the latest example of an Americanism creeping into accepted use by # people and not indulging any slopping Americanised slang.” # A list of Americanisms that have annoyed BBC listeners: # * The Americanisation of dates - July the fifth is now 'July fifth' or January #