Entirely Unofficial Rest is History Catalogue and Interrogator

The Peasants' Revolt

In this multi-episode series, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook explore the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, detailing its causes rooted in Edward III's failing England and the pressures of the Hundred Years' War. They unpack key moments, such as the rebels’ grievances and events in London, while profiling figures like Wat Tyler and John Ball. The series culminates with the rise and downfall of Richard II, emphasizing the revolt's impact on his reign and the political landscape of the period.