Episode
Wat Tyler and the Peasants’ Revolt
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- History's Heroes
- Published
- Jan 27, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1670
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- http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mq472g
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Summary
For six days in thirteen eighty-one, Wat Tyler a mysterious, charismatic figure appears to hold the balance of power in England. Fired by a vision of social equality, he leads a peasants' revolt that threatens to overturn the ruling order. Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history. A BBC Studios production. Producer: Michael LaPointe Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts