Passion And The Plague

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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.

The Independent


    • May 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    #10 Griselda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 25:44


    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/2WUow94Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGgSubscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #9 Peronella

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 12:17


    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/2WUow94Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGgSubscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #8 Pinuccio & Niccolosa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 11:47


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #7 Andreuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 23:08


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #6 Lisabetta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 13:06


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #5 Masetto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 17:51


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #4 Salah-Adin & Torello

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 33:52


    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/2WUow94Read more on The Independent: https://bit.ly/368KpGgSubscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #3 Alibech

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 15:35


    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/368KpGgSubscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #2 Mona Tessa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 11:17


    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/368KpGgSubscribe to this show and leave a comment to help more people find us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #1 Ciappalletto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 29:34


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Introducing Passion And The Plague

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 2:12


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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