Passion And The Plague
By The Independent
Tales from a lockdown long ago.
In 1348 a group of ten friends leave plague-struck Florence for the countryside and, to keep their spirits up, they tell each other stories. The idea for the Decameron, one of Europe's great literary works, is born.
We've put together 10 of our favourite stories from Giovanni Boccaccio's epic to share with you in lockdown, nearly 700 years later.
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#10 Griselda
When the proud nobleman Gualtieri marries the poor Griselda, she may wish he’d never set eyes on her. This episode of Passion And The Plague was narrated by Kevin Childs and the storyteller, Elissa, was played by Claire Marshall. To help support … -
#9 Peronella
Peronella has to think quickly if she’s going to get out of this particular tub of trouble. This episode of Passion And The Plague was narrated by Kevin Childs and the storyteller, Fiammetta, was played by Jill Meager. To help support this podcas… -
#8 Pinuccio & Niccolosa
A night at a country inn, well: anything could happen. This episode of Passion And The Plague was narrated by Kevin Childs and the storyteller, Emilio, was played by Chris Salisbury. To help support this podcast, and others like it, you can buy… -
#7 Andreuccio
A young man abroad for the first time has no idea what a night in Naples has in store for him. This episode of Passion And The Plague was narrated by Kevin Childs and the storyteller, Neifile, was played by Cathy Naden. To help support this pod… -
#6 Lisabetta
Lisabetta loves Lorenzo, but her brothers have other ideas. This episode of Passion And The Plague was narrated by Kevin Childs and the storyteller, Lauretta, was played by Lindsay Duncan. To help support this podcast, and others like it, you c… -
#5 Masetto
A young man gets more than he’s bargained for when he’s made gardener at a convent of nuns. This episode of Passion And The Plague was narrated by Kevin Childs and the storyteller, Filostrato, was played by Sam Fairbrother. To help suppo..… -
#4 Salah-Adin & Torello
When Torello meets the Sultan of Egypt, Salah-Adin, on the road he has little idea what adventures lie in store. This episode of Passion And The Plague was narrated by Kevin Childs and the storyteller, Pampinea, was played by Janine Ulfane. ..… -
#3 Alibech
Alibech goes into the desert to find God and meets a young hermit instead. This episode of Passion And The Plague was narrated by Kevin Childs and the storyteller, Dioneo, was played by Richard Lowdon. To help support this podcast, and others li… -
#2 Mona Tessa
Mona Tessa has a few ghostly tricks up her sleeve when her husband comes back unexpectedly. This episode of Passion And The Plague was narrated by Kevin Childs and the storyteller, Filomena, was played by Carol Noble. To help support this..… -
#1 Ciappalletto
An old reprobate lies dying, but what’s he going to tell the priest who wants him to confess his sins? This episode of Passion And The Plague was narrated by Kevin Childs and the storyteller, Panfilo, was played by Hilton McRae. You can help su…
