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King Death
Episode 5 of 7
Simon Schama continues his look at British history with the Black Death, the horror of medieval Britain. Those it did not kill were condemned to suffer decades of anarchy and unrest, not least King Richard II. But it created an unlikely breed of survivor - the country gent.
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Wed 8 Feb 2023
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Schama |
| Executive Producer | Martin Davidson |
| Producer | Paul Tilzey |
Broadcasts
Quiz: How's your British history knowledge?
Quiz featuring seven key moments between 3000 BC and 1603 AD from the first series.
Quiz: Can you answer these seven history questions?
Quiz featuring seven key moments between 1603 and 1776 from the second series.