The Canterbury Tales
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Starring
Robert LindsayNeil DudgeonTim McInnernyMichael FeastBill NighyJohn Wood
Starring
Robert LindsayNeil DudgeonTim McInnernyMichael FeastBill NighyJohn Wood
Ratings per Episode
Votes per Episode
The Canterbury Tales Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| S2 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
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About
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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Miniseries1998
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Season 2
6.931128m
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Robert Lindsay Harry Bailey
Neil Dudgeon The Miller
Tim McInnerny The Pardoner, The Nun's Priest
Michael Feast The Summoner
Bill Nighy The Merchant
John Wood The Knight
Billie Whitelaw The Wife of Bath
Imelda Staunton The Prioress
Ronan Vibert The Squire
David Troughton The Friar
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