Neal Anthony

Roger Danes

Sue Limb

David Swift

Sian Phillips

Graham Crowden

Paul Bigley

Saskia Wickham

Nick Romero

Christopher Kelham

Kim Wall

Full Cast

A BBC Radio 4 comedy drama

Comedy about the ruling family of Renaissance Italy's most inconsequential city-state 
 
In Monte Guano, a ridiculously small and penniless principality in Renaissance Italy, Prince Ludovico II finds his rule constantly undermined by those around him: his shrewd wife, his official mistress, and his three disappointing - if not outright humiliating - sons. 
 
As well as having to manage the ever-increasing tributes demanded by the Pope, Prince Ludovico must also contend with feeble conscripts in search of war booty, getting on the pilgrim map, fake currency, religious battles, and worst of all, English tourists. Can they keep their family together despite the chaos of their lives? 
 
Perfect for fans of Blackadder and The Castle, the brilliant comedy cast includes David Swift as Ludovico, Sian Phillips as Plethora, Graham Crowden as Francesco and Paul Bigley as Alessandro, as well as Saskia Wickham, Nick Romero, Christopher Kelham and Kim Wall. 
 
Production credits 
Devised by Neal Anthony 
Written by Neal Anthony, Roger Danes and Sue Limb 
Produced by Helen Williams and Dawn Ellis 
 
Cast 
 
Ludovico - David Swift 
Plethora - Sian Phillips 
Francesco - Graham Crowden 
Alessandro - Paul Bigley 
Rosalie - Saskia Wickham 
Salvatore - Nick Romero 
Guido - Christopher Kelham 
Brother Michael/Father Ignazio - Kim Wall 
Lord Luton - Nicholas Grace 
 
Series 1 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001 
Series 2 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2002 
 
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