What did one reformer burned at the stake want regarding the Bible in England?

Les explains that this reformer was being burned at the stake, and his whole reason for living was to get the printed Scriptures into the hands of everybody in England. He specifically said he wanted the Word of God in the hands of every plowboy in England. Les notes that plowboys were probably the least educated part of English society, so if they could comprehend the Scriptures, then anybody could. Les shares the same impression: a person does not need to be highly educated or have great theological training to comprehend the Scriptures. He contrasts this with the Dark Ages, when the church became so powerful that it pulled the Scriptures away from the common man and kept them in monasteries, because it felt only monks and the educated could discern the Word of God. But God does not intend that; He wants every one of us to become students and to study—not just read—and to learn how to study this Book. Les connects this to Paul's writing to Timothy: we are to study to show ourselves approved unto God, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.