In this episode, Tom Revell looks at the increasing presence of the Middle Ages TV. Arguing that there is a continued need for historical accuracy in medieval dramas, Tom also tracks themes and patterns across various shows watched by millions every year. 

Tom Revell is a DPhil student in English at Balliol College, Oxford. 

Music by Silvermansound

In this episode, Tom Revell looks at the increasing presence of the Middle Ages TV. Arguing that there is a continued need for historical accuracy in medieval dramas, Tom also tracks themes and patterns across various shows watched by millions every year. Tom Revell is a DPhil student in English at Balliol College, Oxford. Music by Silvermansound

In this episode, Tom Revell looks at the increasing presence of the Middle Ages TV. Arguing that there is a continued need for historical accuracy in medieval dramas, Tom also tracks themes and patterns across various shows watched by millions every year.&nbsp;

Tom Revell is a DPhil student in English at Balliol College, Oxford.&nbsp;

Music by Silvermansound

Watching the Medieval on TV

Students and staff from the University of Oxford explore the 21st century through the lens of the Middle Ages. 


How can centuries-old religious practices help us through coronavirus lockdowns? Why are film and television seeing a resurgent interest in the period? How are ideas of the 'medieval' being used by tourist boards? 


Produced by Nicholas Pritchard 
Artwork by Lorena Levi and Ruth Burgess
Music by Patrick Fitzgerald 
Editing by Leon Hughes and Pauline Blanchet 


In association with Oxford Medieval Studies and sponsored by The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH).

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Students and staff from the University of Oxford explore the 21st century through the lens of the Middle Ages. How can centuries-old religious practices help us through coronavirus lockdowns? Why are film and television seeing a resurgent interest in the period? How are ideas of the 'medieval' being used by tourist boards? Produced by Nicholas Pritchard Artwork by Lorena Levi and Ruth Burgess Music by Patrick Fitzgerald Editing by Leon Hughes and Pauline Blanchet In association with Oxford Medieval Studies and sponsored by The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH).

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