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Stephen Wakelam - Waiting for the Boatman

4 Extra Debut. The infamous painter Caravaggio is missing. Can his former apprentice find him in Naples? Stars David Tennant and Anton Lesser.

By Stephen Wakelam

The painter Mario Minniti has travelled to Naples to seek out his old friend and former mentor Caravaggio. But on arrival, the great painter is nowhere to be found. In a bid to track him down, Mario retraces Caravaggio's last known movements. His search reveals a life lived dangerously.

Directed by Sasha Yevtushenko.

45 minutes

Last on

Fri 14 Oct 2016 21:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Mario Minniti David Tennant
Piero Anton Lesser
Abraham Vinck Peter Hamilton-Dyer
Cecco Joe Dempsie
Marchesa di Colonna Tracy Wiles
Guard Harry Livingstone
Director Sasha Yevtushenko
Writer Stephen Wakelam

Broadcasts

  • Fri 16 Mar 2012 14:15
  • Mon 7 Apr 2014 14:15
  • Fri 14 Oct 2016 11:15
  • Fri 14 Oct 2016 21:15

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