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Written 600 years ago by Geoffrey Chaucer, the stories explore the depths of the human psyche, whether that be love, sex, greed, gluttony or God. In this 21st-century version, however, the stories evolve with the help of talent scouts, plastic surgery and asylum seekers.
2003
2003
TV-14
Season 1
6 episodes
  • 1. The Miller's Tale

    1. The Miller's Tale

    A smooth talking stranger arrives at a rundown karaoke pub in a Kent village claiming to be a talent scout looking for the next big thing. He soon convinces the landlord's beautiful young wife that she's got what it takes to be a star. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    A smooth talking stranger arrives at a rundown karaoke pub in a Kent village claiming to be a talent scout looking for the next big thing. He soon convinces the landlord's beautiful young wife that she's got what it takes to be a star. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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    52min
    Sep 10, 2003
  • 2. The Wife of Bath

    2. The Wife of Bath

    When her husband of 16 years leaves her, 53 year old television actress Beth falls for her handsome co-star Jerome, 34 years her junior. But behind the smiles the pressures of their age difference are never far away. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    When her husband of 16 years leaves her, 53 year old television actress Beth falls for her handsome co-star Jerome, 34 years her junior. But behind the smiles the pressures of their age difference are never far away. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    TV-14
    52min
    Sep 17, 2003
  • 3. The Knight's Tale

    3. The Knight's Tale

    Two life-long friends, who are also prison cellmates, become bitter rivals when they both fall for the same woman. Their love and rivalry for her tears their lifelong friendship apart with tragic consequences. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    Two life-long friends, who are also prison cellmates, become bitter rivals when they both fall for the same woman. Their love and rivalry for her tears their lifelong friendship apart with tragic consequences. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    TV-14
    52min
    Sep 24, 2003
  • 4. The Sea Captain's Tale

    4. The Sea Captain's Tale

    In a tale of adultery, power, and corruption, Meena, the spoilt wife of a wealthy Asian mobster, owes money to her jeweler. Desperate her husband should not know she borrows from his nephew in return for sexual favors. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    In a tale of adultery, power, and corruption, Meena, the spoilt wife of a wealthy Asian mobster, owes money to her jeweler. Desperate her husband should not know she borrows from his nephew in return for sexual favors. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    TV-14
    52min
    Oct 1, 2003
  • 5. The Pardoner's Tale

    5. The Pardoner's Tale

    The Rochester community is in shock and have launched a search for a missing teenager. Arty, Colin and Baz, unemployed down-and-outs, try to cash in on the search. Their greed brings their grim downfall. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    The Rochester community is in shock and have launched a search for a missing teenager. Arty, Colin and Baz, unemployed down-and-outs, try to cash in on the search. Their greed brings their grim downfall. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    TV-14
    52min
    Oct 8, 2003
  • 6. The Man of Law's Tale

    6. The Man of Law's Tale

    Constance is a young Nigerian refugee who is found washed-up in a small boat, and Alan is friends with the couple who found her. Her faith, serenity, presence and past have a dramatic impact on both the couple and Alan. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    Constance is a young Nigerian refugee who is found washed-up in a small boat, and Alan is friends with the couple who found her. Her faith, serenity, presence and past have a dramatic impact on both the couple and Alan. A modern reworking of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
    TV-14
    52min
    Oct 15, 2003
  • Canterbury Tales
    2003
    Written 600 years ago by Geoffrey Chaucer, the stories explore the depths of the human psyche, whether that be love, sex, greed, gluttony or God. In this 21st-century version, however, the stories evolve with the help of talent scouts, plastic surgery and asylum seekers.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Andy De EmmonyJulian JarroldMarc MundenJohn McKay
    Producers
    Kate Bartlett
    Studio
    Ziji Productions
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    Content advisory
    TV-14
    nudityviolencesubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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