1975: Con-man "Big George" attempts to swindle rugby fans by selling tickets for a non-existent trip to Wembley. The Fryer's Tale - 28 November 1975: Arthur, a weedy youth, is in love with Dorothy, the wife of rich man. He has to play rugby for Britain to win her interest. (based on The Franklin's Tale) The Judy's Tale - 5 December 1975: Sam and Charlie compete for the favours of a barmaid, Judy. She tells them to perform a series of tasks in the pub to prove their worth, which ends up with both passed-out drunk. (based on The Knight's Tale) The Joiner's Tale - 12 December 1975: Eric attempts to tell a Chandleresque film noir story but is cut off. Dave butts in with a different tale. Two workmen outwit an obnoxious businessman while building a cocktail bar at his house, continually managing to extend the job. In the end they complete the work by "testing" the bar with the help of the man's wife and daughter, ending up in bed with them. (based on The Reeve's Tale) The Wife of Batley's Tale - 19 December 1975: A would-be trendy DJ for "wonderful radio Batley" is sacked by his boss but is helped by a mysterious woman. (based on The Wife of Bath's Tale) The Man of Law's Tale - 26 December 1975: A financial scam goes wrong. Cast Bill Maynard (Stan the fryer) Francis Matthews (Eric the prologue) Colin Farrell (Nick the driver) Gaye Brown (Alice, the Wife of Batley) John Stratton (Smith, the Man of Law) Susan Littler (Judy the Judy) Paul Copley (Dave the joiner) Peter Benson (Reuben) Music Audio Cues References External links Music recording 1975 British television series debuts 1975 British television series endings 1970s British drama television series BBC television dramas 1970s British television miniseries Works based on The Canterbury Tales Rugby league plays English-language television shows