The Canterbury Tales (2003) | The Wife of Bath

Based on The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

When her husband of 16 years leaves her, 53 year old television actress Beth falls for her handsome co-star Jerome, 34 years her junior.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 57'45''
  • Broadcast date: 2003
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Other Archive resources
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