La Signora di Ferrara

Edinburgh widower Leo still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he’s alone; even though daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life.

Leo has a revelatory visit from an Italian woman and meets the new man in Sadie’s life.

Starring Mark Bonnar and Beth Marshall.

Wry, narrative comedy written by Michael Chaplin

The funeral of Leo's wife Tamsin was barely over before become a magnet to all kinds of attractive women, while his grown up arctic weather analyst daughter and sparky, opinionated cleaning lady offer unasked for advice.

Prepare to meet more of these women who come into Leo's life.

Leo Fabiani ...... Mark Bonnar
Tamsin Fabiani ...... Beth Marshall
Laura Fabiani ...... Samara Maclaren
Sadie ...... Tracy Wiles
Beatrice Fabiani ...... Emily Bruni
Kevin ...... Derek Riddell

Director: Marilyn Imrie

A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2020.