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A programme exploring unfamiliar towns and cultural events in Italy. 1 Bell'Italia Cristina Di Domenico 0 27 mins
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A documentary about this famous painting. In English 2 Botticelli's Primavera 50 mins
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Antonio Carluccio travels to Sicily to discover more about one of the most successful novels ever written in the Italian language, The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Whilst tracing the locations that inspired the book, Antonio cooks the food that is such an integral part of the lives of its characters. 3 Carluccio and the Leopard BBC Four 2008 59 mins
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A TV series based on the critically acclaimed best seller “Crimini” (2005). Cities like Palermo, Rome and Cagliari give the backdrop for these eight stories written by Italian most famous writers of noir literature. Written by Giancarlo De Cataldo is set in Rome. 4 Crimini 01 - Il Bambino e la Befana Giancarlo De Cataldo 0 96 mins
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A TV series based on the critically acclaimed best seller “Crimini” (2005). Cities like Palermo, Rome and Cagliari give the backdrop for these eight stories written by Italian most famous writers of noir literature. Written by Diego De Silva is set in Naples. 5 Crimini 02 - Il Covo di Teresa Diego De Silva 0 98 mins
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A TV series based on the critically acclaimed best seller “Crimini” (2005). Cities like Palermo, Rome and Cagliari give the backdrop for these eight stories written by Italian most famous writers of noir literature. Written by Massimo Carlotto is set in Padua. 6 Crimini 03 - Morte di un Confidente Massimo Carlotto 0 96 mins
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A TV series based on the critically acclaimed best seller “Crimini” (2005). Cities like Palermo, Rome and Cagliari give the backdrop for these eight stories written by Italian most famous writers of noir literature. Written by Carlo Lucarelli is set in Bologna. 7 Crimini 04 - Rapidamente Carlo Lucarelli 0 96 mins
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A TV series based on the critically acclaimed best seller “Crimini” (2005). Cities like Palermo, Rome and Cagliari give the backdrop for these eight stories written by Italian most famous writers of noir literature. Written by Giorgio Faletti is set in Isola D’Elba. 8 Crimini 05 - Terapia D’Urto Giorgio Faletti 0 96 mins
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A TV series based on the critically acclaimed best seller “Crimini” (2005). Cities like Palermo, Rome and Cagliari give the backdrop for these eight stories written by Italian most famous writers of noir literature. Written by Andrea Camilleri is set in Catania. 9 Crimini 06 - Troppi Equivoci Andrea Camilleri 0 96 mins
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A practical guide for anyone thinking of working in Italy. 10 Eurografters : Italy BBC 0 28 mins
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The latest televion version of one De Filippo's best play. The picture and sound quality is better then the original version with De Filippo himself playing the part of Domenico Soriano. 11 Filomena Marturano Eduardo De Filippo 0 110 mins
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A young Don Juan is found murdered in front of his apartment building and an elderly couple are reported missing after an excursion to the ancient site of Tindari. 12 Inspector Montalbano 01 - Excursion to Tindari BBC 4 2011 95 mins
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Montalbano investigates a goldsmith's apparent suicide by electrocution. 13 Inspector Montalbano 02 - The Artist's Touch BBC 4 2011 95 mins
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A series of muggings takes place, ending in tragedy when one of the victims is killed. 14 Inspector Montalbano 03 - The Goldfinch and the Cat BBC 4 2011 105 mins
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A criminal turned state witness informs Montalbano of an arms stash in a cave just outside Vigata. Also uncovered in the cave is a secret chamber where the bodies of two lovers, killed sometime in the 1940s, were buried in a bizarre ritual. 15 Inspector Montalbano 04 - The Mystery of the Terracotta Dog BBC 4 2011 95 mins
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An investor disappears with people's savings, leading Montalbano to investigate. 16 Inspector Montalbano 05 - The Scent of the Night BBC 4 2011 105 mins
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Mr Luparello, a renowned local engineer and leading political figure, is found dead in a car at a notorious prostitution spot on the outskirts of Vigata. 17 Inspector Montalbano 06- The Shape of Water BBC 4 2011 95 mins
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Detective Montalbano investigates the murder of a local businessman called Lapecora. Lapecora's widow suspects that he was killed by his lover Karima, a young Tunisian woman who mysteriously disappeared on the day of the murder. 18 Inspector Montalbano 07 - The Snack Thief BBC 4 2011 95 mins
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When the naked dead body of a young woman is found in a villa outside Vigata, Montalbano discovers that she had recently bought the villa and was in the process of restoring it using her wealthy husband's money. 19 Inspector Montalbano 08 - The Voice of the Violin BBC 4 2011 95 mins
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One of Montalbano's most difficult cases begins during one of his habitual morning swims, when he finds a decomposed body floating in the water. 20 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 01 Turning Point Alberto Sironi 2012 95 mins
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When a man is found murdered with a sawn-off shotgun, Vigata police are called upon to extinguish what appears to be the beginnings of a new Mafia war. But Montalbano has his doubts on the exact nature of this particular murder. 21 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 02 Equal Time Alberto Sironi 2012 95 mins
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Inspector Montalbano is puzzled by the kidnapping of Susanna Mistretta, a young woman whose once-wealthy family has fallen on hard times. When the kidnappers contact the family to demand a ransom, the responsibility of coming up with the money falls on an estranged relative. 22 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 03 The Patience of the Spider Alberto Sironi 2012 95 mins
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The death of local construction magnate Girolamo Cascio leads Montalbano back to the murder of Cascio's leading competitor, Giacomo Aletto, who was shot and killed two decades earlier. Rocco Pennisi, Aletto's partner, was sent to prison for the crime. But was the right man convicted 23 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 04 The Game of Three Cards Sironi 2012 95 mins
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Inspector Montalbano discovers the existence of a secret underground dwelling beneath Mimi's family home and finds a trunk containing the dead body of a young woman who had disappeared six years earlier. 24 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 05 August Flame Alberto Sironi 2012 105 mins
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The naked body of a young woman is discovered on a beach near Vigata. The girl was shot in the face, her identity is unknown and the only clue police have to go on is a butterfly tattoo on her shoulder. 25 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 06 The Wings of the Sphynx Alberto Sironi 2012 105 mins
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Montalbano wakes up one morning to find the carcass of a dead horse stranded on the beach below his house. Soon after, a beautiful woman walks into Vigata police station to report the abduction of her racehorse. 26 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 07 The Track of Sand Alberto Sironi 2012 105 mins
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A distressed woman arrives at Vigata police station to report the disappearance of her brother. Soon enough, the man is found murdered in what appears to have been a crime of passion. 27 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 08 Paper Moon Alberto Sironi 2012 110 mins
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The yacht of a wealthy woman docks at Vigata's harbour as a disfigured body is discovered at sea. Coastguard Laura Belladonna is assigned to the case to assist Montalbano and the two soon become close. 28 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 09 The Age of Doubt Alberto Sironi 2012 110 mins
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Fazio is missing. He's not at home, his mobile is switched off and his father is worried. Believing that the young officer had been working a secret investigation on his own, Montalbano fears that Fazio may be in serious trouble and a frantic search is mounted in an effort to find him alive. 29 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 10 The Gull's Dance Alberto Sironi 2012 110 mins
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As torrential rain pours down on Vigata, a plastic bag containing a body cut into pieces is found in a clay field. All the signs point to an old-fashioned Mafia killing. But why is Montalbano's trusted colleague and friend Mimi' Augello suddenly irritable and short-tempered, and why is he insisting that the investigation be assigned to him? 30 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 11 The Potter's Field Alberto Sironi 2012 110 mins
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An elderly couple, both religious fanatics, barricade themselves in their home and begin shooting from the windows for no apparent reason, until Montalbano's men finally succeed in disarming them. 31 Inspector Montalbano Series 2: 12 Treasure Hunt Alberto Sironi 2012 100 mins
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Theme: Travel 32 Italia Che Vai 01 - Cities: Trani, Barletta, Andria in the Puglia region 0 60 mins
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Theme: Travel 33 Italia Che Vai 02 - City: Caserta and Benevento in the Campania Region 2006 60 mins
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Theme: Travel 34 Italia Che Vai 03 - City: Rimini (and the vicinities) in the Emilia Romagna region 0 60 mins
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Theme: Travel 35 Italia Che Vai 04 - City: Vicenza (and the vicinities) in the Veneto region 0 60 mins
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A play by Luigi De Filippo based on the Commedia dell'Arte. It is an amusing play that takes place in the beautiful castle Massimo at Arsoli. The play involves a King and a troupe of travelling actors. 36 La Commedia Del Re Buffone E Del Buffone Re Luigi De Filippo 0 75 mins
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Italian history An Italian documentary about Italy and the Second World War, Mussolini and the facism. The documentary is all in Italian with some rare footage from Istituto Luce. 37 La Grande Storia Radiotelevisione Italiana 87 mins
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A panel of doctors talk about the thyroid and its close relation with the heart. They give advice on how to prevent possible malfunctioning of this important gland in the human body. 38 La Salute In Forma 01: La Tiroide RAI 0 28 mins
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A short programme on how to quit smoking. A panel of doctors give their opinion on the unhealthy effects of smoking. 39 La Salute In Forma 02: La Lotta Al Fumo RAI 0 32 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six yearsof planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 40 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 01: 23/03/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 18 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six yearsof planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 41 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 06: 28/04/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 19 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six years of planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 42 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 07: 30/04/2010 Corrado Augias 2010 20 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six yearsof planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 43 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 08: 05/05/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 18 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six years of planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy." 44 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 09: 11/05/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 25 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six years of planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy." 45 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 10: 14/05/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 25 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six years of planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 46 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 11: 20/05/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 20 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six years of planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 47 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 12: 29/05/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 20 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six yearsof planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 48 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 13: 09/10/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 23 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six yearsof planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 49 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 14: 12/11/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 20 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six yearsof planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 50 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 15: 13/11/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 17 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six yearsof planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 51 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 16: 20/11/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 20 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six yearsof planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 52 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 17: 27/11/2009 Corrado Augias 2009 20 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six yearsof planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 53 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 18: 01/03/2010 Corrado Augias 2010 20 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six years of planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy." 54 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 19: 05/03/2010 Corrado Augias 0 20 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six years of planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 55 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 20: 12/03/2010 Corrado Augias 2010 20 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six years of planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 56 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 21: 07/05/2010 Corrado Augias 2010 20 mins
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Broadcast daily and with Six years of planning with more than a thousand episodes. "The Italian diary Stories transmits a lively discussion of politics, culture, current events, history and stories that change Italy". 57 Le Storie: Diario Italiano 22: 14/05/2010 Corrado Augias 2010 20 mins
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Series tracing the history of Italian opera presented by Antonio Pappano. In English and Italian. 58 Opera Italia 01: Beginnings Flavia Rittner 2010 60 mins
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Antonio Pappano looks at the importance of Verdi to the history of Italian opera. 59 Opera Italia 02: Viva Verdi Flavia Rittner 2010 60 mins
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Antonio Pappano looks the work of Puccini, the worthy successor to Verdi. 60 Opera Italia 03: The Triumph of Puccini Flavia Rittner 2010 60 mins
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Theme: Art and Design 61 Passepartout. French Painters Mauro Raponi 0 30 mins
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This video course provides a multimedia immersion in contemporary Italian language and culture. The video course includes: 3 DVD’s, the activity book with exercises to be done before, during and after viewing the sequences. Transcriptions of dialogues and keys of exercises. 62 Rete! Video Marco Mezzadri and Paolo E. Balboni mins Like
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His story reads like a soap opera, but, despite the public blunders and scandals, despite the allegations of Mafia collusion and financial corruption, Berlusconi seems to thrive in the face of adversity. Few other leaders could survive - can Berlusconi continue to defy his critics? 63 The Berlusconi Show BBC 2 2010 English 59 mins
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A richly-detailed staging of Mozart's comic masterpiece from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Antonio Pappano conducts David McVicar's highly-acclaimed production with a superb cast. 64 The Marriage of Figaro BBC 2010 English 200 mins
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Theme: Medicine A panel of doctors , journalists and guests discuss the theme of allergies. 65 Tuttobenessere. Le Allergie Lella Artesi 0 45 mins
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A panel of doctors, journalists and guests discuss the theme of andropause and menopause. 66 Tuttobenessere. Menopausa e Andropausa Lella Artesi 0 45 mins
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