Bloody Britain (2004): S01E01 – The Peasants’ Revolt

Introduction History Documentary hosted by Rory McGrath, published by Discovery Channel in 2004. Outline Rory McGrath finds out why the peasants stormed London in 1381, learning how they would have fought knights and how many people were beheaded. The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, one of the most significant moments in British history, shows how newly…

Andrew Marshall

15/04/2024

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Rebellion

Introduction

History Documentary hosted by Rory McGrath, published by Discovery Channel in 2004.

Outline

Rory McGrath finds out why the peasants stormed London in 1381, learning how they would have fought knights and how many people were beheaded.

The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, one of the most significant moments in British history, shows how newly empowered peasants came within an ace of toppling the monarchy. Using expert analysis and reconstruction, he illustrates the political, social and cultural background to the rebellion, and celebrates the roles those men and women played in challenging the status quo for one of the first times in history.

Bloody Britain Series

You can find a full index and overview of Bloody Britain here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 05 April 2004.
Running time: 30 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.