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Smoke, Wind and Soap-Bubbles

Episode 5 of 5

Marcovaldo’s children want to make money selling detergent samples but find themselves in deep, bubbly, water. Stars Toby Jones.

Marcovaldo’s children attempt to make money by selling detergent samples but soon find themselves in deep, bubbly, water.

Last 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
Isolina ...... Isla Johnston
Michelino ...... Aaron Gelkoff
Pietruccio ...... Tyler Howitt
Woman ...... Deborah Mcandrew
Shopkeeper ...... Mark Bonnar

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2021.

14 minutes

Last on

Sat 22 Feb 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 16 Apr 202110:45
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  • Sat 22 Feb 202503:45
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