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The Rain and the Leaves

Episode 3 of 5

Marcovaldo's increasing obsession with nurturing a plant brings surprising results. Starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.

Marcovaldo's increasing obsession with nurturing the plant at the factory where he works, brings surprising results.

One of Italo Calvino's enchanting collection of five short stores.

Dramatised by Toby Jones from a translation by William Weaver.

Narrator ...... Toby Jones
Marcovaldo ..…. Mackenzie Crook
Domitilla/ Receptionist ...... Deborah Mcandrew
Viligelmo ...... Mark Bonnar
Isolina ...... Isla Johnston
Michelino ...... Aaron Gelkoff
Pietruccio ...... Tyler Howitt

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2021.

14 minutes

Last on

Thu 20 Feb 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 14 Apr 202110:45
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  • Wed 19 Feb 202508:45
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  • Thu 20 Feb 202503:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra