Casanova (2005–2005)

TV ShowEndedBBC ThreeDrama1 season, 3 episodes
Casanova posterReview score: 70%

Plot

Early in his life, Casanova meets Henriette and falls for her, but when she is stolen by his rival, he is forced to flee to Venice. We follow the course of his life, through his many escapades and conquests to his death bed where he tries to get in touch with Henriette one last time.

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  1. 01Casanova S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 1.0In the past, we follow Casanova's adventures in London - where he glimpses Henriette and tricks his way into court circles - and in Naples, where he meets an old friend. Still living on his wits, Casanova makes and loses fortunes and also enjoys other conquests. Back in the present, Edith realizes that Casanova may be wrong in believing Henriette is dead. But Casanova himself is now very sick and getting near his end.

Episodes by season

Season013Episodes2005Aired 1.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Casanova S01E01Episode 1March 13, 2005—Castle Dux, Bohemia, 1798. Casanova, now a penniless librarian in his seventies, begins to tell his life story to Edith, a young kitchen mai
  2. S01E02Casanova S01E02Episode 2March 20, 2005—Casanova, living on his wits and as a mystic, does a good deed and comes into a fortune. Bragadin offers to adopt him and Henriette agrees t
  3. S01E03Casanova S01E03Episode 3March 27, 2005 1.0In the past, we follow Casanova's adventures in London - where he glimpses Henriette and tricks his way into court circles - and in Naples,

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Castfull cast & details

Rose ByrneRose ByrneEdithPeter O'ToolePeter O'TooleGiacomo CasanovaDavid TennantDavid TennantGiacomo CasanovaMatt LucasMatt LucasVillarsLaura FraserLaura FraserHenrietteRupert Penry-JonesRupert Penry-JonesGrimaniShaun ParkesShaun ParkesRoccoNina SosanyaNina SosanyaBellino

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