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Vongole
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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 2003.
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Wed 5 Feb 2020
04:30
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