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Canterbury Tales

1969Show1 season7 episodes

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

Adaptation of Chaucer's tales, told by pilgrims on their journey from London to Canterbury.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for scares, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Glenister, Roderick Graham, Michael Bakewell
Written by
Geoffrey Chaucer, Martin Starkie, Nevill Coghill
Produced by
Ronald Travers
Music by
John Dankworth

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Facts

October 23, 1969 · December 4, 1969 · Ended

First aired
October 23, 1969
Last aired
December 4, 1969
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Canterbury Tales worth watching?"

Questions about Canterbury Tales

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Canterbury Tales worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Canterbury Tales plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will Canterbury Tales make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).