Love, sex, greed, death and corruption - these are the central themes of Geoffrey Chaucer's celebrated collection of 14th century stories, The Canterbury Tales. These 21st century productions evolve with the help of talent scouts, plastic surgery and asylum seekers but, like the originals, each is set on the pilgrims' route to Canterbury.The Miller's Tale: Smooth-talking Nick arrives at a suburban pub's karaoke night and is captivated by the owner's young wife, Alison. Thinking her popstar dreams have come true, Alison succumbs to his promises of fame and fortune but he quickly incites the wrath of almost everyone.
The Wife of Bath: Beth Craddock is a successful 53 year-old television actress who is still looking for Mr Right. Tragedy leads her into the arms of young co-star Jerome and their relationship seems happy until the pressure of their age difference explodes.
The Knight's Tale: Two childhood friends and prison inmates, Ace and Paul fall in love with their teacher Emily. Their love for Emily soon leads to jealousy and tears their friendship apart until one is killed in dramatic circumstances.
The Sea Captain's Tale: Jetender is a wealthy Asian 'Godfather' figure who goes into business with the young Pushpinder. When Pushpinder falls in love with Jetender's beautiful but manipulative wife, Meena, it seems that no one is who they pretend to be.
The Pardoner's Tale: Three glory seeking down-and-outs Arty, Baz and Colin come across a young girl, Kitty who is obsessed with finding her abducted friend Amy. Privileged with information about the missing girl's whereabouts, they soon face their own grim downfall.
The Man of Law's Tale: Constance is a Nigerian refugee who is found on a small boat in the Chatham docks. She soon finds herself caught up in a love triangle that is overcome by revenge, bigotry and murder.
