Jerome Vincent. Ciao Bella!

Jerome Vincent

(4.3 Sterne; 3 Bewertungen)

Ciao Bella! is a captivating afternoon drama written by Jerome Vincent. Set in and around an Italian delicatessen in Brighton, the play explores the fate of the deli following the death of Theresa's husband, Carlo. With the threat of Salvatore Iaquinta, the owner of a chain of cheap Italian coffee shops, looming over them, Theresa's daughter, Toni, steps in to revitalize the family business.

The production features a rich cast, including Eleanor Bron as Nonna Grazia and Cherie Lunghi as Theresa. The play is infused with humor and detail, drawing from the writer's own family experiences. Listeners will enjoy the distinct aural flavor of the Italian community in Britain, enhanced by specially recorded Italian popular music performed by Rita Ullo.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.