At Medieval Court
Writer and broadcaster Stephen Smith finds out what it took to get ahead at the court of Richard II, who presided over the first truly sophisticated and artistic court in England.
Writer, broadcaster and Newsnight arts correspondent Stephen Smith looks back at the Medieval Age to find out what it took to get ahead at the court of Richard II. Richard presided over the first truly sophisticated and artistic court in England. Painters, sculptors, poets, tailors, weavers and builders flocked to court to make their fortunes. But these were dangerous times. Being close to Richard brought many a courtier to a sticky end. Featuring David Tennant and Clarissa Dickson Wright.
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A step in the right direction
Duration: 00:55
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Smith |
| Participant | David Tennant |
| Participant | Clarissa Dickson Wright |
| Production Coordinator | Grace Brassington |
| Executive Producer | Basil Comely |
| Producer | Rosie Schellenberg |
| Director | Rosie Schellenberg |
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- Tuesday 23:40
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