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King Death (1348 - 1500)

7.9/10 · 53 votesOct 28, 200060 min

Ranked #7 of 7 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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It took only six years for the plague to ravage the British Isles. Its impact was to last for generations. But from the ashes of this trauma an unexpected and unique class of Englishman emerged.

Directed byPaul Tilzey
Written bySimon Schama

Seasons3

Season 1 Episodes7

Cast3

Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Self — Presenter

Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

Reader

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Reader

Crew2

Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Writer

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Paul Tilzey

Director

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Episode Summary

"King Death (1348 - 1500)" is episode 5 of A History of Britain season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 53 votes, ranking #7 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Paul Tilzey and written by Simon Schama, it aired on October 28, 2000.