Summary The stereotypical medieval peasant is a toothless, filthy, ignorant wretch, a slave to his feudal lord. Terry discovers a very different reality. They had more holidays than us, their houses were bigger, they frequently ate better and had more influence in the corridors of power. The average peasant knew the law, as he was often left to manage his own land and community affairs.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Terry Jones Robert Stone Faye Getz Peter Barber
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Jan 23, 2004
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : City of London, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Oxford Film & Television
Summary The stereotypical medieval peasant is a toothless, filthy, ignorant wretch, a slave to his feudal lord. Terry discovers a very different reality. They had more holidays than us, their houses were bigger, they frequently ate better and had more influence in the corridors of power. The average peasant knew the law, as he was often left to manage his own land and community affairs.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Jan 23, 2004
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : City of London, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Oxford Film & Television
