Documentary

Francesco's Venice

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.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Francesco's Venice

First Air Date

October 16, 2004

Last Air Date

November 6, 2004

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC Two

S01E04

Death

Since Byron put the city on the tourist map, life has become increasingly hard for the Venetians. In the 1966 flood, Francesco da Mosto was a terrified child watching waters invade his home. Outrageous modernising ideas also threaten Venice: from bridges linking the city with mainland Italy to flattening churches and converting the Grand Canal into an eight-lane motorway.

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