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Canterbury Tales

An adaptation of six of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in a modern setting.

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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Paul
Indira Varma
Meena
Julie Walters
Beth

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Episode 1

The Miller's Tale

52 mins

Flash con artist Nick Zakian sweeps into a Kentish village and starts to scam the locals. The prize for him, though, is to seduce Alison, young trophy wife of pub landlord John and, as she is the star of the pub's karaoke nights,Nick sees his chance by telling her he is a talent scout who can secure her a recording contract. However not only is John extremely protective of his child bride but she also has lovelorn young admirer Danny in tow. So, when Nick hatches his plan to have his wicked way with her,he gets it in the end but not the way he had hoped and also quite literally.

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Awards

  • 2004 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actress - winner
  • 2004 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actress - winner
  • 2004 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Single Drama - nominated
  • 2004 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Costume Design - nominated

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