# Where to watch Illuminated Lives: A Brief History of Women's Work in the Middle Ages (1989) in the UK

> Illuminated Lives: A Brief History of Women's Work in the Middle Ages (1989) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 5 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** History, Animation, Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T06:53:57.158Z)  

## Synopsis

This animated short challenges enduring myths, spawned by fairy tales and romances, about women in medieval society. It explores the differences and similarities between that distant period and our own, and shows what medieval women’s lives were really like.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Illuminated Lives: A Brief History of Women's Work in the Middle Ages in the UK?**

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