Canterbury Tales: Miniseries
The television series Canterbury Tales consists of six single dramas adapted from six of Geoffrey Chaucer's fourteenth-century Canterbury Tales. The series transfers these classical stories into a modern, twenty-first-century setting. Despite the contemporary updating of the narratives, the dramas remain set along the traditional pilgrims' route to Canterbury. The production utilizes locations including television, p
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is based on Geoffrey Chaucer's fourteenth-century work, The Canterbury Tales.
- The narrative framework centers around the traditional pilgrims' route to Canterbury.
- The source material consists of six distinct stories adapted for television.
- The setting shifts from the fourteenth century to a modern, twenty-first-century environment.
Season overview
The television series Canterbury Tales consists of six single dramas adapted from six of Geoffrey Chaucer's fourteenth-century Canterbury Tales. The series transfers these classical stories into a modern, twenty-first-century setting. Despite the contemporary updating of the narratives, the dramas remain set along the traditional pilgrims' route to Canterbury. The production utilizes locations including television, pubs, and prisons to present its adapted stories. Directed by filmmakers such as Andy De Emmony, John McKay, Julian Jarrold, and Marc Munden, the series features notable cast members including Nikki Amuka-Bird, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Billie Piper, and Julie Walters. This adaptation brings the historical tales into a contemporary framework while preserving their original narrative foundation along the traditional pilgrimage path.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Miller's Tale
Sep 11, 2003 · 60 min
Flash con artist Nick Zakian sweeps into a Kentish village and starts scamming the locals. The prize for him, though, is to seduce Alison, the beautiful young trophy wife of pub la
The Wife of Bath
Sep 18, 2003 · 60 min
Beth Craddock is a highly successful television actress in her early fifties but her professional success is not reflected in her private life. She has had four husbands and the fo
The Knight's Tale
Sep 25, 2003 · 60 min
A wedge is driven into the relationship of childhood friends and now cellmates Ace and Paul by attractive civilian teacher Emily, whom they both fall in love with. Ace is released
The Sea Captain's Tale
Oct 2, 2003 · 60 min
Wealthy businessman Jetender is married to the younger Meena, whose extravagant tastes have landed her in £11,000 in debt. When Jetender takes on a young business partner Pushpinde
The Pardoner's Tale
Oct 9, 2003 · 60 min
In the cathedral city of Rochester, con-man Arty, who fell out with his religious parents years ago, diverts tourists' attention by reciting Shakespeare whilst his friends Baz and
The Man of Law's Tale
Oct 16, 2003 · 60 min
Fleeing persecution in her native Nigeria, undocumented immigrant Constance is taken in by Adam and Nicky Constable and falls, mutually, for their friend Alan King. However, anothe