6 episodes
| First Broadcast | Repeated | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 19980105 | Lee Hall's six-part dramatisation of Mario Vargas Llosa's comic novel. 1: The young Mario finds his life turned upside down when two characters from Bolivia enter his life. With Tom Hollander, Siobhan Redmond and John Sessions. Director Sally Avens | |
| 19980112 | Lee Hall's six-part dramatisation of Mario Vargas Llosa's comic novel. 2: Mario's feelings for his aunt take a sudden turn for the better. And Pedro's influence on the soap operas makes itself felt. With Tom Hollander, Siobhan Redmond and John Sessions. Director Sally Avens | |
| 19980119 | Lee Hall's six-part dramatisation of Mario Vargas Llosa's comic novel. 3: Chaos ensues at Radio Central with the arrival of a Bolivian bolero singer. With Tom Hollander, Siobhan Redmond and John Sessions. Director Sally Avens | |
| 19980126 | Lee Hall's six-part dramatisation of the comic novel by Mario Vargas Llosa. 4: Pedro's soap operas cause a diplomatic incident. And he becomes privy to the secret affair between Mario and Julia. With Tom Hollander, Siobhan Redmond and John Sessions. Director Sally Avens | |
| 19980202 | Lee Hall's six-part dramatisation of the comic novel by Mario Vargas Llosa. 5: Pedro's overwork is causing mayhem with the soap operas. Mario and Julia's affair spirals out of control. With Tom Hollander, Siobhan Redmond and John Sessions. Director Sally Avens | |
| 19980209 | The conclusion of Lee Hall's six-part dramatisation of the comic novel by Mario Vargas Llosa. Will Julia marry Mario and risk the wrath of their family? Can Pedro untangle the mess of the radio soaps? With Tom Hollander, Siobhan Redmond and John Sessions. Director Sally Avens |