Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1, Episode 7

January 24, 2004

The Outlaw

Season 1, Episode 7

January 24, 2004

The role of outlaws in the Middle Ages is examined. The outlaw is contrasted with the Robin Hood legend. Host: Terry Jones.

Season 1, Episode 1

January 24, 2004

The Peasant

Season 1, Episode 1

January 24, 2004

The role of peasants in the Middle Ages is examined.

Season 1, Episode 6

January 17, 2004

The Alchemist

Season 1, Episode 6

January 17, 2004

The role of alchemists (often called philosophers because of they blended science with speculative thoughts) in the Middle Ages is examined. Host: Terry Jones.

Season 1, Episode 4

January 17, 2004

The Minstrel

Season 1, Episode 4

January 17, 2004

The role of the minstrel in the Middle Ages is examined. Host: Terry Jones.

Season 1, Episode 8

January 10, 2004

The King

Season 1, Episode 8

January 10, 2004

The roles of kings. Included: profiles of Richard III and Richard the Lionheart. Host: Terry Jones.

Season 1, Episode 3

January 10, 2004

The Damsel

Season 1, Episode 3

January 10, 2004

The role of the damsel is explored, including the myth of the damsel in distress. Host: Terry Jones.

Season 1, Episode 5

January 3, 2004

The Knight

Season 1, Episode 5

January 3, 2004

The role of knights in the Middle Ages, separating facts from myths. Included: the code of chivalry. Host: Terry Jones.

Season 1, Episode 2

January 3, 2004

The Monk

Season 1, Episode 2

January 3, 2004

Exploring the role monks played in the Middle Ages. Included: a profile of the monk, St. Benedict. Host: Terry Jones.

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Premiered: January 3, 2004
Rating: TV-PG
Premise: An entertaining and informative study of medieval life that benefits greatly from host (and former Monty Pythoner) Terry Jones, Instead of dry historical facts and analyses, Jones (backed by Pythonesque animation) keeps things moving by telling fascinating… (more)