Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20121001 | Written by Chris Fallon. Based on an original idea by Rosalynd Ward and Chris Fallon. Episode 1/5 Set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque, and for some, terrifying -- where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise, from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection, and street vendors - Le Donne (The Women) focuses on Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother who has - until now - lived in wilful ignorance of her husband's criminal business dealings, and the source of her material wealth. Caterina, who has managed to reach the age of forty three in relative innocence, adhering to the philosophy of see no evil, hear no evil, must come to grips with the dark and violent world of the Camorra, and bring her understanding and will to bear on it - or see herself and her family destroyed. She must quickly awaken from her wilful slumber, learn to exert her power in a predatory and dangerous milieu, and is then forced to make a terrible moral choice. 1/5. Caterina Riccardi's comfortable world is turned upside down when her husband is arrested and accused of involvement in the Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia. Chris Fallon is a writer and director. This is his first original radio drama. He has previously written for film and television as well as writing adaptations for radio. He has sold and optioned scripts to Paramount and Warner Bros. His short film Killing Joe was nominated for an Academy Award. Cast includes Indira Varma, Anton Lesser and Haydn Gwynne. Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell. Produced by Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. By Chris Fallon. Caterina's husband is arrested, accused of being in the Camorra. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 01 | 20140428 | Set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque, and for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise, - Series Two of 'Le Donne' ('The Women') focuses on Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother. In Series One, she discovered that her husband Franco was actually a vicious Camorra boss. Her eldest son Nino was murdered and Caterina herself was forced to kill rival boss Vito Caporrino in an ultimately futile attempt to save her thirteen-year-old son Amedeo from being killed.
Now, she has to face the consequences of her actions, and come to terms with her grief and guilt while trying to maintain a close relationship with her daughter Antonella, who still believes that her father is innocent.
Torn between wanting to confess all to the authorities; run away and start a new life; or take on her husband's murderous mantle while he is in prison, Caterina finds her morality, courage and resourcefulness tested to the limit...
1/5. Set in contemporary Naples. With her husband Franco in prison, Caterina must decide whether to join the Camorra and become leader of the Riccardi clan.
Written by Chris Fallon. Based on an original idea by Rosalynd Ward and Chris Fallon.
Chris Fallon is a writer and director. He has previously written for film and television as well as writing adaptations for radio. He has sold and optioned scripts to Paramount and Warner Bros. His short film 'Killing Joe' was nominated for an Academy Award.
Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell.
Produced by Rosalynd Ward.
Caterina decides whether to join the Camorra and lead the Riccardi clan. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 01 | 20150406 | Third series of the drama about Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother, and set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque and, for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection and street vendors.
In the previous two series, Caterina discovered that her husband Franco was actually a vicious Camorra boss, her eldest son Nino was murdered and Caterina herself was forced to kill rival boss Vito Caporrino in an ultimately futile attempt to save her 13 ear-old son Amedeo from being killed. She has reluctantly taken on the mantel of leader of the Riccardi clan to save her one remaining child, Antonella, from harm.
Antonella, horrified at the reality of her parents' involvement with the Camorra, has run away. Now, Caterina has to control the rebellious men within her ranks as well as seek a reconciliation with Antonella. Trapped in a world of violence, fear and mistrust, will Caterina succumb to the darkness around her or is Antonella her one last hope of redemption?
Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell
Writer: Chris Fallon
Producer: Rosalynd Ward
Caterina is now head of the Riccardi clan, but her daughter is missing. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 02 | 20121002 | Written by Chris Fallon. Based on an original idea by Rosalynd Ward and Chris Fallon Episode 2/5 Set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque, and for some, terrifying -- where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise, from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection, and street vendors - Le Donne (The Women) focuses on Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother who has - until now - lived in wilful ignorance of her husband's criminal business dealings, and the source of her material wealth. Caterina, who has managed to reach the age of forty three in relative innocence, adhering to the philosophy of see no evil, hear no evil, must come to grips with the dark and violent world of the Camorra, and bring her understanding and will to bear on it - or see herself and her family destroyed. She must quickly awaken from her wilful slumber, learn to exert her power in a predatory and dangerous milieu, and is then forced to make a terrible moral choice. 2/5. Caterina learns more about her husband's secret life from State Prosecutor, Marisa Pirenisi. She begins to doubt her husband's innocence. Chris Fallon is a writer and director. This is his first original radio drama. He has previously written for film and television as well as writing adaptations for radio. He has sold and optioned scripts to Paramount and Warner Bros. His short film Killing Joe was nominated for an Academy Award. Cast includes Indira Varma, Anton Lesser and Haydn Gwynne. Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell. Produced by Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Caterina learns more about her husband's secret life. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 02 | 20140429 | Set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque, and for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise, from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection and street vendors. Series Two of 'Le Donne' ('The Women') focuses on Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother. In Series One, she discovered that her husband Franco was actually a vicious Camorra boss. Her eldest son Nino was murdered and Caterina herself was forced to kill rival boss Vito Caporrino in an ultimately futile attempt to save her thirteen-year-old son Amedeo from also being killed.
Now, she has to face the consequences of her actions, and come to terms with her grief and guilt while trying to maintain a close relationship with her daughter Antonella, who still believes that her father is innocent.
2/5. Caterina is now the reluctant head of the Riccardi clan but rival family, the Caporrinos, pose a threat to her authority and possibly her life.
Written by Chris Fallon.
Chris Fallon is a writer and director. This is his second series of 'Le Donne'. He has previously written for film and television as well as writing adaptations for radio. His short film 'Killing Joe' was nominated for an Academy Award.
Original music........................................Simon Russell.
Producer/Director: Rosalynd Ward
Caterina is now the reluctant head of the Riccardi clan, but a rival family pose a threat. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 02 | 20150407 | Third series of the drama about Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother, and set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque and, for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection and street vendors.
In the previous two series, Caterina discovered that her husband Franco was actually a vicious Camorra boss, her eldest son Nino was murdered and Caterina herself was forced to kill rival boss Vito Caporrino in an ultimately futile attempt to save her 13 ear-old son Amedeo from being killed. She has reluctantly taken on the mantel of leader of the Riccardi clan to save her one remaining child, Antonella, from harm.
Antonella, horrified at the reality of her parents' involvement with the Camorra, has run away. Now, Caterina has to control the rebellious men within her ranks as well as seek a reconciliation with Antonella. Trapped in a world of violence, fear and mistrust, will Caterina succumb to the darkness around her or is Antonella her one last hope of redemption?
Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell
Writer: Chris Fallon
Producer: Rosalynd Ward
Caterina follows a lead that may help her find Antonella. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 03 | 20121003 | Written by Chris Fallon. Based on an original idea by Rosalynd Ward and Chris Fallon. Set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque, and for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise, from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection, and street vendors - Le Donne (The Women) focuses on Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother who has - until now - lived in wilful ignorance of her husband's criminal business dealings, and the source of her material wealth. Caterina, who has managed to reach the age of forty three in relative innocence, adhering to the philosophy of see no evil, hear no evil, must come to grips with the dark and violent world of the Camorra, and bring her understanding and will to bear on it - or see herself and her family destroyed. She must quickly awaken from her wilful slumber, learn to exert her power in a predatory and dangerous milieu, and is then forced to make a terrible moral choice. 3/5. Set in contemporary Naples. Caterina's son Nino starts to go off the rails. She discovers a terrible truth about her husband Franco, who is still in prison. Chris Fallon is a writer and director. This is his first original radio drama. He has previously written for film and television as well as writing adaptations for radio. He has sold and optioned scripts to Paramount and Warner Bros. His short film Killing Joe was nominated for an Academy Award. Cast includes Indira Varma, Anton Lesser and Haydn Gwynne. Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell. Produced by Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. As Caterina's son Nino starts to go off the rails, she discovers a terrible truth. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 03 | 20140430 | Set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque, and for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise, from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection and street vendors. Series Two of 'Le Donne' ('The Women') focuses on Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother. In Series One, she discovered that her husband Franco was actually a vicious Camorra boss. Her eldest son Nino was murdered and Caterina herself was forced to kill rival boss Vito Caporrino in an ultimately futile attempt to save her thirteen-year-old son Amedeo from also being killed.
Now, she has to face the consequences of her actions, and come to terms with her grief and guilt while trying to maintain a close relationship with her daughter Antonella, who still believes that her father is innocent.
3/5. Set in contemporary Naples. Franco is released from prison for Antonella's eighteenth birthday party. Caterina has to hide her true feelings about him. But the party does not quite go according to plan.
Written by Chris Fallon.
Based on an original idea by Rosalynd Ward and Chris Fallon.
Chris Fallon is a writer and director. This is his second series of 'Le Donne'. He has previously written for film and television as well as writing adaptations for radio. His short film 'Killing Joe' was nominated for an Academy Award.
Credits
Caterina Riccardi........................................Indira Varma
Original music.............................................Simon Russell
Producer/Director.......................................Rosalynd Ward
Franco is released from prison for Antonella's 18th birthday party. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 03 | 20150408 | Third series of the drama about Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother, and set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque and, for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection and street vendors.
In the previous two series, Caterina discovered that her husband Franco was actually a vicious Camorra boss, her eldest son Nino was murdered and Caterina herself was forced to kill rival boss Vito Caporrino in an ultimately futile attempt to save her 13 ear-old son Amedeo from being killed. She has reluctantly taken on the mantel of leader of the Riccardi clan to save her one remaining child, Antonella, from harm.
Antonella, horrified at the reality of her parents' involvement with the Camorra, has run away. Now, Caterina has to control the rebellious men within her ranks as well as seek a reconciliation with Antonella. Trapped in a world of violence, fear and mistrust, will Caterina succumb to the darkness around her or is Antonella her one last hope of redemption?
Episode 3:
Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell
Writer: Chris Fallon
Producer: Rosalynd Ward
Caterina is reunited with Antonella, but she has an ultimatum. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 04 | 20140501 | Set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque, and for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise, from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection and street vendors. Series Two of 'Le Donne' ('The Women') focuses on Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother. In Series One, she discovered that her husband Franco was actually a vicious Camorra boss. Her eldest son Nino was murdered and Caterina herself was forced to kill rival boss Vito Caporrino in an ultimately futile attempt to save her thirteen-year-old son Amedeo from also being killed.
Now, she has to face the consequences of her actions, and come to terms with her grief and guilt while trying to maintain a close relationship with her daughter Antonella, who still believes that her father is innocent.
4/5. Set in contemporary Naples. Senator Ferrezano has been murdered. Caterina knows that her rival, Carlo Caporrino, is to blame and that she must act before he kills again.
Written by Chris Fallon.
Based on an original idea by Rosalynd Ward and Chris Fallon.
Chris Fallon is a writer and director. This is his second series of 'Le Donne'. He has previously written for film and television as well as writing adaptations for radio. His short film 'Killing Joe' was nominated for an Academy Award.
Original music................................................Simon Russell
Producer/Director:Rosalynd Ward
Senator Ferrezano has been murdered. Caterina knows who did it. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 04 | 20150409 | Third series of the drama about Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother, and set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque and, for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection and street vendors.
In the previous two series, Caterina discovered that her husband Franco was actually a vicious Camorra boss, her eldest son Nino was murdered and Caterina herself was forced to kill rival boss Vito Caporrino in an ultimately futile attempt to save her 13 ear-old son Amedeo from being killed. She has reluctantly taken on the mantel of leader of the Riccardi clan to save her one remaining child, Antonella, from harm.
Antonella, horrified at the reality of her parents' involvement with the Camorra, has run away. Now, Caterina has to control the rebellious men within her ranks as well as seek a reconciliation with Antonella. Trapped in a world of violence, fear and mistrust, will Caterina succumb to the darkness around her or is Antonella her one last hope of redemption?
Episode 4:
Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell
Writer: Chris Fallon
Producer: Rosalynd Ward
Caterina is caught in a dangerous struggle for power within her organisation. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 04 | Episode Four | 20121004 | Written by Chris Fallon. Based on an original idea by Rosalynd Ward and Chris Fallon. 4/5. Set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque, and for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise, from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection, and street vendors - Le Donne (The Women) focuses on Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother who has - until now - lived in wilful ignorance of her husband's criminal business dealings, and the source of her material wealth. Caterina, who has managed to reach the age of forty three in relative innocence, adhering to the philosophy of see no evil, hear no evil, must come to grips with the dark and violent world of the Camorra, and bring her understanding and will to bear on it - or see herself and her family destroyed. She must quickly awaken from her wilful slumber, learn to exert her power in a predatory and dangerous milieu, and is then forced to make a terrible moral choice. 4/5. Nino goes missing, with tragic consequences. Caterina has to act decisively and show leadership to prevent a war between rival factions of the Camorra. Chris Fallon is a writer and director. This is his first original radio drama. He has previously written for film and television as well as writing adaptations for radio. He has sold and optioned scripts to Paramount and Warner Bros. His short film Killing Joe was nominated for an Academy Award. Cast includes Indira Varma, Anton Lesser and Haydn Gwynne. Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell. Produced by Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Nino goes missing with tragic consequences, and Caterina has to act decisively. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |
| 05 | 20121005 | Written by Chris Fallon. Based on an original idea by Rosalynd Ward and Chris Fallon. 5/5 Set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque, and for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise, from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection, and street vendors - Le Donne (The Women) focuses on Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother who has - until now - lived in wilful ignorance of her husband's criminal business dealings, and the source of her material wealth. Caterina, who has managed to reach the age of forty three in relative innocence, adhering to the philosophy of see no evil, hear no evil, must come to grips with the dark and violent world of the Camorra, and bring her understanding and will to bear on it - or see herself and her family destroyed. She must quickly awaken from her wilful slumber, learn to exert her power in a predatory and dangerous milieu, and is then forced to make a terrible moral choice. 5/5. Caterina finally knows the truth about Franco. But can she take control of the business and commit murder for the honour of her family? Chris Fallon is a writer and director. This is his first original radio drama. He has previously written for film and television as well as writing adaptations for radio. He has sold and optioned scripts to Paramount and Warner Bros. His short film Killing Joe was nominated for an Academy Award. Cast includes Indira Varma, Anton Lesser and Haydn Gwynne. Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell. Produced by Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Caterina finally knows the truth. Can she commit murder for the honour of her family? Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 05 | 20140502 | Set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque, and for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise, from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection and street vendors. Series Two of 'Le Donne' ('The Women') focuses on Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother. In Series One, she discovered that her husband Franco was actually a vicious Camorra boss. Her eldest son Nino was murdered and Caterina herself was forced to kill rival boss Vito Caporrino in an ultimately futile attempt to save her thirteen-year-old son Amedeo from also being killed.
Now, she has to face the consequences of her actions, and come to terms with her grief and guilt while trying to maintain a close relationship with her daughter Antonella, who still believes that her father is innocent.
5/5. Set in contemporary Naples. Franco is about to be released from prison; Carlo Caporrino is planning another murder. Trapped and confused, Caterina wants to reject the Camorra for good but can she do it?
Written by Chris Fallon.
Chris Fallon is a writer and director. This is his second series of 'Le Donne'. He has previously written for film and television as well as writing adaptations for radio. His short film 'Killing Joe' was nominated for an Academy Award.
Original music....................................Simon Russell.
Writer................................................Chris Fallon
Trapped and confused, Caterina wants to reject the Camorra for good but can she do it? Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations | |
| 05 | 20150410 | Third series of the drama about Caterina Riccardi, a beautiful, privileged wife and mother, and set in modern day Naples - vibrant, picaresque and, for some, terrifying - where the Camorra has its hands in virtually every enterprise from prostitution and drug running, to rubbish collection and street vendors.
In the previous two series, Caterina discovered that her husband Franco was actually a vicious Camorra boss, her eldest son Nino was murdered and Caterina herself was forced to kill rival boss Vito Caporrino in an ultimately futile attempt to save her 13 ear-old son Amedeo from being killed. She has reluctantly taken on the mantel of leader of the Riccardi clan to save her one remaining child, Antonella, from harm.
Antonella, horrified at the reality of her parents' involvement with the Camorra, has run away. Now, Caterina has to control the rebellious men within her ranks as well as seek a reconciliation with Antonella. Trapped in a world of violence, fear and mistrust, will Caterina succumb to the darkness around her or is Antonella her one last hope of redemption?
Episode 5:
Original music composed and performed by Simon Russell
Writer: Chris Fallon
Producer: Rosalynd Ward
Caterina makes a deal and contemplates a new life away from the Camorra. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |