The Canterbury Tales
Animated adaptation of Chaucer's famous narrative poems, using a variety of groundbreaking animation techniques. On a pilgrimage from London to the tomb of Thomas Becket in Canterbury, a group of travellers from all walks of medieval society recount tales and stories to each other to provide amusement on the journey.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Leaving London
21-12-1998The pilgrims hold a storytelling competition. Contains The Nun's Priest's Tale, the Knight's Tale and the Wife of Bath's Tale.
- Ep 2
2.Arriving at Canterbury
22-12-1998On their continuing trek to Canterbury, the pilgrims tell three more stories - those of the Merchant, the Pardoner and the Franklin.
- Ep 3
3.The Journey Back
23-12-1998Contains The Squire's Tale, the Canon's Servant's Tale and the Miller's and the Reeve's Tales.
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