1/8. The Peasant. The average rustic was intelligent, enjoyed up to 80 public holidays a year, and often lived to the ripe old age of 60. Terry Jones celebrates the humble peasant as the series that debunks historical myths gets a repeat run. Director Lucy Cooke ; Series producer Paul Bradshaw (AD) RT DIRECT: accompanying hardback book. £16.99. incl p&p. To order call [number removed] (national rate)