Decameron Nights May 2026

: Reviewers from The New York Times noted the film's bright settings and costumes but found the direction and script lacked the wit and "spicy comment" of the original source material. The BBC Radio Series (2014/2020)

: This version featured ten "Italian Indelicacies" remixed from Boccaccio, highlighting themes like revenge , cunning , and generosity . Decameron Nights

: A tale where a wife goes to elaborate lengths to prove her fidelity after her husband shows a lack of trust. : Reviewers from The New York Times noted

: Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, this series by the theatre company 1927 turned their cancelled stage show into a dark, comic, and surreal audio experience for BBC Radio 3. : Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, this series

To understand these "Nights," it helps to look at Boccaccio’s original The Decameron :

The BBC has produced multiple audio versions under the title Decameron Nights , modernizing Boccaccio's "indelicacies" for a contemporary audience.

: A lighter story where a wife tricks her indifferent spouse into a practical demonstration of his "proper role".