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Saints and Sinners: Britain's Millennium of Monasteries

Season 1 Episode 3: Secular Society

The 15th century saw a precipitous collapse, with eight hundred English monasteries, once controlling a third of the nation's land, disappearing in a mere five years.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Pagans to Vikings

1. Pagans to Vikings

Aired: Feb 19, 2015

Monk Janina Ramirez uncovers the remarkable transformation of Anglo-Saxon mon...

Episode 2 From the Vikings to the 15th Century

2. From the Vikings to the 15th Century

Aired: Feb 26, 2015

Exploring the intriguing tale of British monasteries, the next episode uncove...

Episode 3 Secular Society

3. Secular Society

Aired: Mar 5, 2015

The 15th century saw a precipitous collapse, with eight hundred English monas...

Appearances

Creators

Jamie Simpson

Jamie SimpsonDirector

Info about Saints and Sinners: Britain's Millennium of Monasteries

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary