Time Team Special: The Madness of Bedlam (2013) - FULL EPISODE
Added 2024-02-29 14:49:42 +0000 UTCIn our latest Classic Special from the archives, Tony ventures into one of London's most notorious historic institutions, Bedlam lunatic asylum.
The word 'bedlam' has become synonymous with chaos and confusion. In this documentary, we trace its transformation from a 13th century priory that tended to the sick, to the horrific and infamous 'mad house', as it later became known.
If you were fascinated by our recent bones discussion, Tony and Jackie return to MOLA for a further look at pathologies that can be identified through skeletal remains.
Please note that, by nature, this documentary contains scenes and themes that some viewers may find distressing.
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Comments
Looking forward to (and not, becase ooof) seeing this episode. I loved the book about how Professor James Murray (editor of the first Oxford English Dictionary) met and was helped by Dr. W. C. Minor, who lived in Bedlam. The book is called The Professor and the Madman, by Simon Winchester. You can get it from eg.here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25019.The_Professor_and_the_Madman
MaryPot
2024-09-26 22:40:29 +0000 UTCRiveting. So heartbreaking. Very humbling. ♥️ Of all the special classic episodes, the best by far to date.
Michelle Cailes
2024-06-17 10:16:04 +0000 UTCI remember this as a disturbing episode to watch. I'm gonna give it another look.
Melissa Rybb
2024-05-14 16:34:07 +0000 UTCIt is good to learn about darker parts of history -- so we don't repeat it. The methods of the Quakers to deal with mental illness were a bright spot.
Andy Quick
2024-03-04 00:40:28 +0000 UTCOne I think I must have missed the first time round. As someone who catches the Lizzy Line to go to the office (regularly also to Liverpool Street), I’d find a documentary covering an overview of everything that was unearthed during construction fascinating
Patrick Emery
2024-03-02 19:07:21 +0000 UTCI remember seeing this one when it first aired. Gave me chills. The Time Team specials are great programs. I really enjoy watching them over and over...
Kerry Hennigan
2024-03-01 04:40:14 +0000 UTCSo enjoy these specials. I always learn something.
Bethanny Allain
2024-03-01 01:47:01 +0000 UTC❤️specials❤️
Darylyn Phraner
2024-02-29 21:01:42 +0000 UTC
