Passion And The Plague

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Passion And The Plague

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Épisodes

  1. #10 Griselda

    29/05/2020

    #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 this podcast, and others like it, you can buy The Decameron here: https://amzn.to/2WUow94 Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGg Subscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  2. #9 Peronella

    28/05/2020

    #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 podcast, and others like it, you can buy The Decameron here: https://amzn.to/2WUow94 Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGg Subscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  3. #8 Pinuccio & Niccolosa

    27/05/2020

    #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 The Decameron here: https://amzn.to/2WUow94 Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGg Subscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  4. #7 Andreuccio

    26/05/2020

    #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 podcast, and others like it, you can buy The Decameron here: https://amzn.to/2WUow94 Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGg Subscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  5. #6 Lisabetta

    25/05/2020

    #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 can buy The Decameron here: https://amzn.to/2WUow94 Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGg Subscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
  6. #5 Masetto

    24/05/2020

    #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 support this podcast, and others like it, you can buy The Decameron here: https://amzn.to/2WUow94 Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGg Subscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  7. #4 Salah-Adin & Torello

    23/05/2020

    #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. To help support this podcast, and others like it, you can buy The Decameron here: https://amzn.to/2WUow94 Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGg Subscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  8. #3 Alibech

    22/05/2020

    #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 like it, you can buy The Decameron here: https://amzn.to/2WUow94 Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGg Subscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  9. #2 Mona Tessa

    21/05/2020

    #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 podcast, and others like it, you can buy The Decameron here: https://amzn.to/2WUow94 Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGg Subscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  10. #1 Ciappalletto

    20/05/2020

    #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 support this podcast, and others like it, you can buy The Decameron here: https://amzn.to/2WUow94 Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGg Subscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  11. Introducing Passion And The Plague

    BANDE-ANNONCE SAISON 1

    Introducing Passion And The Plague

    A brand new podcast series from The Independent is coming soon. Passion And The Plague takes 10 stories from The Decameron, one of Europe's literary works of brilliance, to share with you. 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. Now as we experience our a similar lockdown nearly 700 years later you can enjoy tales from Giovanni Boccaccio's epic while in isolation. Subscribe to this series wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss our first episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

Bande-annonce

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À propos

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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