Uploaded by BBCWorldwide on Apr 9, 2009
Terry Jones investigates the truth about Minstrels, often seen as luvvies wandering the country to entertain the courts of lords and ladies with whimsical songs. But medieval showbiz could be a very risky business, often finding themselves involved in wars and politics.
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"Little distinction was made between the servants and the minstrels that could write poetry and entertain". And that's the way it should be today...not as it is, entertainers the prime movers of global opinion, imbeciles.
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This series is just awesome, and I think my parents would enjoy it too. Gotta find that dvd!
Also anyone here a d&d fan? I for one, think the Bard class should've been way more useful than they made it out to be in 3.0 and 3.5 edition.
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Hilarious documentary! Bears! Farts! Sad that they keep talking over the guy singing the Song of Roland though.
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This series combines history and farts very effectively.
1 month ago in playlist Season 1 5
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terry jones, you are bloody awesome.
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@StuPadazzo subtle
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Another great episode in this series. This is the first documentary I've seen about minstrels.
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I agree.
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Why are all these BBC episodes cut short?
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Why would someone take the time to dislike something such as this? Someone cared enough and was so turned off they took the time to dislike it. I never understood those types of people. And now I'm a hypocrite for bitching about them, because it pissed ME off enough to write about it, as if anyone cares... Oh wow. I just blew my own mind.
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i think its totally awesome they put this one here for free. im so going to go buy this on dvd now... i think other companys sould totally take note and not block free trade of entertaiment. please forgive the spelling.
mirah831 2 years ago 36
The Occitan rap is absolutely brilliant! Love it!
akacentimetre 2 years ago 7