Seasons & Episodes
Claudio's Beach
Claudio Casadei earns his living by renting umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach at Rimini, Italy's biggest holiday resort
The Mayor of Montemilone
Dino Labriola runs the small town of Montemilone in the deep south. He was elected the first Communist mayor. Now he fac
The Roman Actress
Mirella D'Angelo was already one of Italy's top models when at 18 she first went into films. She's been cast as thief, p
The Art Restorer
Leonetto Tintori has dedicated 50 years of his life to restoring Italy's early Renaissance masterpieces. Frescoes by Gio
The Venetian Dance Master
Ferruccio Berolo is a passionate enthusiast. About Venice, where he lives. About Venetian food and wine. And about class
The Sicilian Fisherman
Ciccio Longo is now nearly 80 and has been fishing the Straits of Messina all his life. Here they kill swordfish and tun
The Enterprising Heiress
Giovanna Mazzocchi inherited one of Italy's biggest publishing empires seven years ago when she was just 30. Today Edito
The Man from Alfa
Mauro Fiamenghi inhabits two worlds. From Monday to Friday he's involved in angry meetings at the Alfa Romeo car factory
The Sister of Spoleto
Sister Genoveffa Cali has been a nun for 35 years. Her father fought her decision, but she wouldn't be stopped. Becoming
The Bride of Calabria
Natina Manglaviti is 20 and her wedding is just a week away. She lives in a small village high up in the mountains in th