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Casanova (UK)
TV Series (2005 - 2006)
Telling the story of the life of 18th Century Italian adventurer Giacomo Casanova, based on his own twelve-volume memoirs, the one-hour episodes star Peter O'Toole as the older Casanova looking back on his life, and David Tennant as the younger version.
Last Episode
01x03 Episode 3 Aired: Mar. 27, 2005We follow the young Casanova's adventures in London - where he glimpses Henriette and tricks his way into court circles - and in Naples, where … [continue reading]
Series Info
Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Mar. 2005
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
174 min.
Series Fun Facts
- Russell T. Davies was so impressed by David Tennant's performance, in this show, that he cast him as the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who (UK) (2005).
- SPOILER: Although the story of Bellino is reportedly true, the real Bellino was actually named Teressa Lanti, and she bore a son rather than a daughter. The real Casanova never knew of him.…
[show]SPOILER: Although the story of Bellino is reportedly true, the real Bellino was actually named Teressa Lanti, and she bore a son rather than a daughter. The real Casanova never knew of him. Interestingly enough, the name Teressa Lanti was reused in the making of the BBC's version of Casanova as the name of the nun who bears Jack, Casanova's son.
[hide] - David Tennant wore blue contact lenses to resemble 'Peter OToole.












