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Moon and Gnac

Episode 2 of 5

A neon sign thwarts Marcovaldo's efforts to teach his children about the night sky. Starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.

Marcovaldo's efforts to teach his children about the night sky are thwarted by a large neon sign.

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
Fiordaligi/ Godifredo ...... Ashley Margolis
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

Wed 19 Feb 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 13 Apr 202110:45
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  • Tue 28 Feb 202322:45
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  • Tue 18 Feb 202508:45
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  • Wed 19 Feb 202503:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra