The Canterbury Tales

1998 NR 28m 6.6

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...

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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Episodes:

Episode 1 Leaving London

1. Leaving London

Aired: Dec 21, 1998

The Nun's Priest's Tale, the Knight's Tale and the Wife of Bath's Tale.

Info about The Canterbury Tales

Network: BBC Two

Production Countries: Russia, United Kingdom

Genres: Animation