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Stephen Fry and
the Gutenberg Press

Stephen Fry attempts to recreate 'the machine that made us'.

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The Saint and
the Hanged Man

Medieval reason and the supernatural collide in this documentary.

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Inside the
Medieval Mind

A four-part series delving into how medieval man understood the world.

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Heist

This drama tells the story of the most audacious crime in medieval times.

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Christina:
A Medieval Life

Michael Wood presents the fascinating story of peasant Christina Cok.

Clarissa and the King's Cookbook

Clarissa Dickson Wright tracks down Britain's oldest known cookbook.

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Step back in time and discover more about the British medieval period.

A king in a ship

Overview: The Middle Ages


In Depth: The Middle Ages

British History Timeline

Test your medieval mind to discover if you're a king of knowledge or simply a village idiot...

Stained glass window

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