One Family and the Black Death | Ken Follett’s Jouney Into the Dark Ages
Author Ken Follett explores the impact of the Black Death in Britain through the lens of one family, the Cramners. Contains reconstructions of sickness and death which some viewers may find disturbing.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 5'14''
- Broadcast year: 2012
Curriculum Connection
- History | Medicine in Britain, c1000-present | c1000-c1500: Medicine in medieval England | Case study
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: Channel 4
- Channel: Channel 4
- Programme: Ken Follett's Jouney Into the Dark Ages
- Episode: Black Death
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