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Medieval Lives

Season 1 Episode 5: The Knight

Next episode, Terry challenges the common notion of knights, revealing that the historical reality may be quite different. He starts by exploring the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066, where his followers, known as "cnihts", were granted land and property in exchange ...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Peasant

1. The Peasant

Aired: Feb 8, 2004

In the next episode, Terry Jones delves into the complexities of the feudal s...

Episode 2 The Monk

2. The Monk

Aired: Feb 15, 2004

A devoted medieval monk lived a life of devotion, labor, and simplicity, but ...

Episode 3 The Damsel

3. The Damsel

Aired: Feb 22, 2004

Terry Jones embarks on a European journey to uncover the truth about medieval...

Episode 4 The Minstrel

4. The Minstrel

Aired: Feb 29, 2004

Terry Jones delves into the reality of Medieval life, uncovering surprising t...

Episode 5 The Knight

5. The Knight

Aired: Mar 7, 2004

Next episode, Terry challenges the common notion of knights, revealing that t...

Episode 6 The Philosopher

6. The Philosopher

Aired: Mar 14, 2004

Terry Jones explores the medieval world's pursuit of a mystical "stone" throu...

Episode 7 The Outlaw

7. The Outlaw

Aired: Mar 21, 2004

Terry Jones embarks on a journey across Britain and Europe to uncover the tru...

Episode 8 The King

8. The King

Aired: Mar 28, 2004

Terry Jones uncovers the untold stories of the Medieval world's most influent...

Info about Medieval Lives

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Documentary, History