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Vongole

Hopes and Desires Series 1
Episode 1 of 4

Professor Swann seduces students over a languorous meal of spaghetti vongole, but what is he really after? Starring Bill Nighy.

Professor Swann's favourite pastime is seducing female students over a languorous meal of Spaghetti Vongole.

But what is he really looking for? And can he improve before he is landed in deeper water than the ornate Italian clam he so relishes?

Hopes and Desires is a series of comedies about unconscious yearnings.

Bill Nighy stars in Michael Butt's comedy drama

Tristram ...... Bill Nighy
Minnie ...... Emma Callander
Helen ...... Miranda Colchester
Freddie ...... Stephen Critchlow
Mamma ...... Carolyn Jones

Director: Peter Kavanagh

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 2003.

30 minutes

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Wed 5 Feb 2020 04:30
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  • Thu 19 Apr 2018 07:00
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  • Fri 20 Apr 2018 05:00
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  • Sat 21 Apr 2018 12:00
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  • Tue 4 Feb 2020 16:30
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  • Wed 5 Feb 2020 04:30
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