When Chaucer wrote the original Canterbury Tales in the late 14th century he brought together a group of familiar characters who would each tell a story as they embarked upon a pilgrimage.
Julie Walters plays the lusty Wife of Bath in a new 6 part dramatisation of a modernised Canterbury Tales which begins next week. It also features James Nesbitt, Keeley Hawes and Dennis Waterman.
Susan Hitch is a Chaucer scholar and critic and Kate Bartlett, the producer of the series join Jenni to discuss. This modern re-telling of Chaucer's stories starts Thursday 11 September, 9pm, 91Èȱ¬ ONE. For more details about the 'Get Writing' competition you can call freephone 0800 066 066 or visit the website
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