Series·1998·1 season

The Canterbury Tales

Animation

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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Leaving LondonE1 · 45 min

The pilgrims hold a storytelling competition. Contains The Nun's Priest's Tale, the Knight's Tale and the Wife of Bath's Tale.

Arriving at CanterburyE2 · 45 min

On their continuing trek to Canterbury, the pilgrims tell three more stories - those of the Merchant, the Pardoner and the Franklin.

The Journey BackE3 · 45 min

Contains The Squire's Tale, the Canon's Servant's Tale and the Miller's and the Reeve's Tales.