About this season
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.
Episodes (3)
1
E1
1. Leaving London
Aired 21 December 1998
The pilgrims hold a storytelling competition. Contains The Nun's Priest's Tale, the Knight's Tale and the Wife of Bath's Tale.
2
E2
2. Arriving at Canterbury
Aired 22 December 1998
On their continuing trek to Canterbury, the pilgrims tell three more stories - those of the Merchant, the Pardoner and the Franklin.
3
E3
3. The Journey Back
Aired 23 December 1998
Contains The Squire's Tale, the Canon's Servant's Tale and the Miller's and the Reeve's Tales.