Episode 124: Piers Plowman and the Peasant Revolt

Explore the significance of the poem Piers Plowman during the peasant revolt in 14th century England. Discover how the upper classes tried to control the newly wealthy peasants. Delve into the different versions and criticism of the poem, as well as the origins and evolution of derogatory terms. Learn about the repentance of Sloth, the introduction of Robin Hood, and the origins and stigma surrounding the term 'cockney'. Lastly, examine the rejection of the pardon and the appeal of the poem to the lower classes.