Series synopsis
Leonardo is an Italian action & adventure drama family television series that premiered on Rai 1 on March 23, 2021. It ended on April 13, 2021. It was created by Frank Spotnitz, Steve Thompson. It stars Aidan Turner, Freddie Highmore, Antonio De Matteo and Matilda De Angelis.
Leonardo is a British children's television series broadcast on CBBC. The show is an adventure programme starring Jonathan Bailey as teenage Leonardo da Vinci.
In 15th-century Florence, young Leonardo and his friends try to solve mysteries in 15th century Florence. His group includes fellow artists Lisa Gherardini—who disguises herself as boy named Tom—Machiavelli, and Lorenzo De Medici. Leo and Tom become apprentices at Verrocchio's workshop, where the maestro himself teaches them new artistic ...
Premise
Leonardo is a British children's television series broadcast on CBBC. The show is an adventure programme starring Jonathan Bailey as teenage Leonardo da Vinci.
In 15th-century Florence, young Leonardo and his friends try to solve mysteries in 15th century Florence. His group includes fellow artists Lisa Gherardini—who disguises herself as boy named Tom—Machiavelli, and Lorenzo De Medici. Leo and Tom become apprentices at Verrocchio's workshop, where the maestro himself teaches them new artistic skills.
A second series premiered on 20 September 2012, wherein actor James Clyde replaced Alistair McGowan in the role of Piero de' Medici. It was announced on 21 January 2013 that Leonardo would not be recommissioned.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aidan Turner as Leonardo da Vinci
- Freddie Highmore as Stefano Giraldi
- Antonio De Matteo as Sanseverino
- Matilda De Angelis as Caterina da Cremona
- Andrew Knott as Alfonso
- Giancarlo Giannini as Verrocchio
- Gabriel Lo Giudice as Marco
- Max Bennett as Cesare Borgia
Supporting cast
- Robin Renucci as Piero da Vinci
- James D'Arcy as Ludovico Sforza
- Alessandro Sperduti as Tommaso Masini
- Sergio Albelli as Amerigo Benci
- Anton Alexander as Prior Vincenzo
- Lorenzo Adorni as Francesco Giocondo
- Andrea Garofalo as Sforza Servant
- Poppy Gilbert as Ginevra de' Benci
- Tommaso Basili as Duca di Urbino
- Corrado Invernizzi as Piero Soderini
- Kit Clarke as Jacopo Saltarelli
- Miriam Dalmazio as Beatrice d'Este
Guest cast
- Andrew Knott as Alfonso
- Giancarlo Giannini as Verrocchio
- Gabriel Lo Giudice as Marco
- Max Bennett as Cesare Borgia
- Robin Renucci as Piero da Vinci
- James D'Arcy as Ludovico Sforza
- Alessandro Sperduti as Tommaso Masini
- Sergio Albelli as Amerigo Benci
- Anton Alexander as Prior Vincenzo
- Lorenzo Adorni as Francesco Giocondo
- Andrea Garofalo as Sforza Servant
- Poppy Gilbert as Ginevra de' Benci
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 47 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 23, 2021 | April 13, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 13 | September 20, 2012 | December 6, 2012 |
| Season 26 | 26 | January 1, 2008 | April 15, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In Milan, in 1506, Leonardo da Vinci is arrested on charges of having poisoned Caterina da Cremona. After declaring his innocence to Stefano Giraldi, an official of the Podestà, Leonardo recalls his days as an apprentice in the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio, where he first met the model Caterina. |
March 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Leonardo's achievements are recognized and his reputation grows, one risky decision could destroy everything he has worked for. When an unforeseen situation further undermines his reputation as an artist, he sets his sights on the Duchy of Milan and leaves Florence. |
March 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Leonardo moves to Milan, determined to obtain the patronage of the Regent Duke Ludovico Sforza. When reality proves to be less attractive than expected and Leonardo is asked to devote himself to a great theatrical performance instead of a painting, it is a new encounter that helps him to free his imagination, allowing him to see in the theatrical production a great opportunity. |
March 30, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Illusion Piero's threat of revenge is still hanging over Leonardo. Leo thinks he is ready for whatever Piero can throw at him - but something he never could have expected is about to turn his world upside down. |
September 20, 2012 |
| 2 |
Perspective With time running out, Leo embarks on a dangerous plan to spring his maestro from jail. If things go wrong, it won't just be Verrocchio's head on the chopping block... |
September 20, 2012 |
| 3 |
Betrothal Ball There is an evening of surprises and danger in store when the Medici throw a lavish Masked Ball in Lorenzo's honour. |
September 27, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Treasure hunt Treasure hunt |
January 1, 2008 |
| 2 |
The turtle The turtle |
January 8, 2008 |
| 3 |
The dragon cave The dragon cave |
January 15, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Rai 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 23, 2021 |
| Last aired | April 13, 2021 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:25:00 |