Francesco's Venice
2004 · 1 season · 4 eps · ★ 10.0 · Documentary
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Four-part BBC series following Francesco da Mosto as he explores the history of Venice, beginning with its creation in the 5th century and concluding in the modern era. Each episode focuses upon a certain area of Venetian history, interlaced with various anecdotes from da Mosto's own experiences and family history. A book of the same name was published to accompany the series in 2004.
Directed by Edward Bazalgette · Written by Francesco da Mosto
Network: BBC Two
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