Gary Watson as Himself - Reader
Episodes 2
Chaucer - Ted Hughes
May 2, 1984
• 6h 40m
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This introductory programme establishes the continuity and variety of poetry over six centuries, touching on different genres by using extracts from some of the many poems featured in the series - from Chaucer to Ted Hughes.
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May 16, 1984
• 6h 40m
1x3
Chaucer was the first great named poet in English. This programme focuses on The Canterbury Tales, with a reading of the introduction by Gary Watson and a detailed exploration of The Pardoner's Tale.
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