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Heartlands
Episode 4 of 6
Historian Dr Alixe Bovey recreates journeys through Britain during the Middle Ages. She explores the life of the commoner.
Medieval art historian Dr Alixe Bovey uses the oldest surviving route map of Britain to make a series of journeys through Britain in the Middle Ages. Exploring the life of the commoner, she discovers the origins of precedent in common law and uncovers the foundations of modern parliament in a bloody power struggle.
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Thu 14 Oct 201020:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alixe Bovey |
| Executive Producer | Debbie Cadbury |
| Series Producer | Nigel Paterson |
| Director | Paul King |
| Producer | Paul King |