1998
3.0 (3 votes)
1 Seasons
Genres
Animation
Networks
BBC Two
The Canterbury Tales
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Seasons
Season 1 (1998)
No overview available.
3 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Leaving London
1998-12-21The pilgrims hold a storytelling competition. Contains The Nun's Priest's Tale, the Knight's Tale and the Wife of Bath's Tale.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 2: Arriving at Canterbury
1998-12-22On their continuing trek to Canterbury, the pilgrims tell three more stories - those of the Merchant, the Pardoner and the Franklin.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 3: The Journey Back
1998-12-23Contains The Squire's Tale, the Canon's Servant's Tale and the Miller's and the Reeve's Tales.
Runtime: N/A min
