Casanova (2005 TV series)
The life of Giacomo Casanova, told in flashback.
This three-part comedy drama, written by Russell T Davies and directed by Sheree Folkson, debuted on BBC Three on 13 March 2005. A production of Red Production Company for BBC Wales with Granada Television, it later repeated on BBC One starting 4 April.
Quick Facts
- Runtime
- 164 mins (3 parts)
- Genre
- Period drama
- Creator
- Russell T Davies
- Starring
- David Tennant
- Peter O'Toole
- Rose Byrne
- Nina Sosanya
- Laura Fraser
- Director
- Sheree Folkson
- Composer
- Murray Gold
- Channel
- BBC Three; Warner TV
- First aired
- 13 March 2005
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The series is based on Casanova's own twelve-volume memoirs.
- Peter O'Toole played the older Casanova looking back on his life.
- The Guardian said the actors looked as if they were enjoying the sex scenes.
Production
Julie Gardner initially commissioned the series from Russell T Davies while she was at Granada-owned London Weekend Television. After Gardner became BBC Wales’ Head of Drama in 2003, she brought the project to the BBC as part of the same arrangement that made Davies the chief writer and Executive Producer of Doctor Who, a show also overseen by Gardner at BBC Wales. David Tennant’s performance as Giacomo Casanova led Davies to cast him as the Tenth Doctor. In the United States, the program aired as two episodes on 8 and 15 October 2006; the complete, unedited British version came out on DVD the following week, 17 October 2006. Australia’s ABC also broadcast it, cut into two parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Casanova (2005 TV series)?
Casanova stars David Tennant, Peter O'Toole, Rose Byrne, Nina Sosanya and Laura Fraser.
Which network aired Casanova (2005 TV series)?
Casanova aired on BBC Three and Warner TV.
When did Casanova (2005 TV series) end?
Casanova last aired on 27 March 2005.
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