Canterbury Tales (2003– )

Clever adaptation of Chaucer's Canterbury to a modern setting. In Episode 1, The Miller's Tale, Nick Zakian attempts to seduce a landlord's wife with promises of a glittering singing career

Stars:

Nikki Amuka-Bird, Rob Brown, Chiwetel Ejiofor

4 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Nikki Amuka-Bird	...	Constance Musa (1 episode, 2003)
Rob Brown	...	Old Man (1 episode, 2003)
Chiwetel Ejiofor	...	Paul (1 episode, 2003)
James Nesbitt	...	Nick Zakian (1 episode, 2003)
Indira Varma	...	Meena (1 episode, 2003)
Julie Walters	...	Beth (1 episode, 2003)
Paddy Fletcher	...	Bowles (1 episode, 2003)
Adam Kotz	...	Adam Constable (1 episode, 2003)
Bill Nighy	...	James (1 episode, 2003)
Usha Patel	...	Misha (1 episode, 2003)
Billy Seymour	...	Lad 1 (1 episode, 2003)
Samantha Whittaker	...	Kitty Norman (1 episode, 2003)
Rakie Ayola	...	Nicky Constable (1 episode, 2003)
Rick Bacon	...	Graham (1 episode, 2003)
Joe Halliday	...	Lad 2 (1 episode, 2003)
Indira Joshi	...	Vena (1 episode, 2003)
Jonny Lee Miller	...	Arty (1 episode, 2003)
Stephen Tallett	...	Security Guard (1 episode, 2003)
Ben Bennett	...	Baz (1 episode, 2003)
Pascale Burgess	...	Jessica (1 episode, 2003)
Leena Dhingra	...	Usha (1 episode, 2003)
Keeley Hawes	...	Emily (1 episode, 2003)
Andrew Lincoln	...	Alan King (1 episode, 2003)
Tom Ludlow	...	Lad 3 (1 episode, 2003)
William Beck	...	Colin (1 episode, 2003)
Kika Markham	...	Leila King (1 episode, 2003)
Jane Nash	...	Annie (1 episode, 2003)
Om Puri	...	Jetender (1 episode, 2003)
John Simm	...	Ace (1 episode, 2003)
Dennis Waterman	...	John Crosby (1 episode, 2003)
Barber Ali	...	Gulati (1 episode, 2003)
Leo Bill	...	Terry (1 episode, 2003)
Samantha Bond	...	Jane Barlow (1 episode, 2003)
Steve Chaplin	...	Biff (1 episode, 2003)
Samuel Cocozza	...	Young Man (1 episode, 2003)
Melissa Lloyd	...	Mandy Briggs (1 episode, 2003)
Robert East	...	Mr. Norman (1 episode, 2003)
Nitin Ganatra	...	Pushpinder (1 episode, 2003)
Joseph Kpobie	...	Mick (1 episode, 2003)
Paul Nicholls	...	Jerome (1 episode, 2003)
Billie Piper	...	Alison Crosby (1 episode, 2003)
Leo Wringer	...	Minister (1 episode, 2003)
Jill Baker	...	Mrs. Norman (1 episode, 2003)
Lindelani Buthelezi	...	Embassy Official (1 episode, 2003)
Kenny Doughty	...	Danny Absolon (1 episode, 2003)
Surendra Kochar	...	Romi (1 episode, 2003)
Bill Paterson	...	Theo (1 episode, 2003)
Emma Pike	...	Kirsty (1 episode, 2003)
Mo Amulundun	...	Minister's Wife (1 episode, 2003)
Buffy Davis	...	Jean McIntosh (1 episode, 2003)
Stewart Harwood	...	Blinkers (1 episode, 2003)
Siobhan Hewlett	...	Karen (1 episode, 2003)
Bhasker Patel	...	Dillip (1 episode, 2003)
Joe Prospero	...	Young Arty (1 episode, 2003)
Mark Bazeley	...	Gareth (1 episode, 2003)
Anjali Mya Chadha	...	Sue (1 episode, 2003)
Hakeem Kae-Kazim	...	Yasouf (1 episode, 2003)
Tonya Kerins	...	Mrs. Healey (1 episode, 2003)
Bill Moody	...	Ernie (1 episode, 2003)
Eddie Nestor	...	Dave Tyler (1 episode, 2003)
Lalita Ahmed	...	Rani (1 episode, 2003)
Michele Austin	...	Trish (1 episode, 2003)
Karen Bryson	...	Oonagh (1 episode, 2003)
Ian Burfield	...	Mr. Healey (1 episode, 2003)
Eileen Essell	...	Mrs Jean Smallwood (1 episode, 2003)
Mpho Osei Tutu	...	Man with Gun (1 episode, 2003)
Sonny Brown	...	Really Young Arty (1 episode, 2003)
Charu Bala Chokshi	...	Archana (1 episode, 2003)
Lorna Gayle	...	Noreen (1 episode, 2003)
Tim Hardy	...	Doctor (1 episode, 2003)
Ralph Riach	...	Mr Malcolm Wickens (1 episode, 2003)
Nomsa Xaba	...	Mother (1 episode, 2003)
Jonathan Chan-Pensley	...	Waiter Clive (1 episode, 2003)
Glenn Hanning	...	Heckler (1 episode, 2003)
Annie Julian	...	The Other Woman (1 episode, 2003)
Archie Panjabi	...	Clare (1 episode, 2003)
Vivienne Ritchie	...	Arty's Mother (1 episode, 2003)
Philip Wright	...	Monitoring Officer 1 (1 episode, 2003)
Dylan Charles	...	Jason (1 episode, 2003)
Kevin Golding	...	Policeman (1 episode, 2003)
Richard Hope	...	Arty's Father (1 episode, 2003)
Sello Motloung	...	Big Man (1 episode, 2003)
Osi Okerafor	...	Monitoring Officer 2 (1 episode, 2003)
Abby Simpson	...	Juice Woman (1 episode, 2003)
Kal Aise	...	Ace's Mate (1 episode, 2003)
Paul Bazely	...	Rajan (1 episode, 2003)
Maxine Evans	...	Mrs. Preston (1 episode, 2003)
Philip Hutchinson	...	Customer (1 episode, 2003)
John Kirk	...	Policeman (1 episode, 2003)
Yule Masiteng	...	Priest (1 episode, 2003)
Stephen Aintree	...	Middle Aged Man (1 episode, 2003)
Philip Goldacre	...	Pub Punter (1 episode, 2003)
Sarah Kendall	...	Policewoman (1 episode, 2003)
James Walmsley	...	Security Guard (1 episode, 2003)
James Woolley	...	Prosecution Barrister (1 episode, 2003)
Janet Behan	...	Woman in Cathedral (1 episode, 2003)
Donald Douglas	...	Judge (1 episode, 2003)
Leila Joyce	...	Girl (1 episode, 2003)
Richard Syms	...	The Vicar (1 episode, 2003)
Michael Miller	...	Security Guard (1 episode, 2003)
Jaymie Pennington	...	Chloe Healey (1 episode, 2003)
Carolyn Pickles	...	Judy (1 episode, 2003)
Jack Chissick	...	Uncle Ronald (1 episode, 2003)
Paul Clayden	...	Him (1 episode, 2003)
Bob Mason	...	Ian (1 episode, 2003)
Lucy Brown	...	Her (1 episode, 2003)
Jade Williams	...	Amy Healey (1 episode, 2003)
Mitesh Soni	...	Waiter (1 episode, 2003)
Mark Hesketh	...	Smart Young Man (1 episode, 2003)
Ray Donn		(1 episode, 2003)

Storyline

Clever adaptation of Chaucer's Canterbury to a modern setting. In Episode 1, The Miller's Tale, Nick Zakian attempts to seduce a landlord's wife with promises of a glittering singing career

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Plot Keywords:

place name in title | modernized version | tv mini series

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Taglines:

The Canterbury Tales, retold for our times

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 2003 (UK)

Also Known As:

Canterburyn tarinat

Filming Locations:

Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ziji Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

349 min 349 min (6 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of The Canterbury Tales (1972)

User Reviews

James blew me away!

The recent adaptation of The Canterbury Tales featured a sly,slick and utterly sexy James Nesbitt.He was compelling as the con artist hellbent on seducing a glamorous Billie Piper.

I was not familar with Chaucer before seeing this adaptation but really enjoyed it.I get the feeling however there will be a moral with each tale and few,if none will end particuarly happily.

The actor James Nesbitt,known previously for his role in popular ITV drama Cold Feet has never ever struck me as sexy before!Yet everything about his performance in the Canterbury Tales was spot on,his delivery ,his admittedly pervy glances(shudder),and even his clothing.I felt his haircut was effective too,would he have managed quite such a slick performance with that curly mop he usually sports?

The arrogant expression on his face whilst smoking a cigarette after his finally obtaining his goal has given me shivers ever since!