Splendida cornice (2023-2025) - Season 6 Episodes and Ratings

Geppi Cucciari presents the people show that combines culture, art, and current affairs with irony and lightheartedness. Guests include award-winning director and actor Woody Allen with his new novel "What's Happening to Baum?"; the special appearance of Gianni Morandi; host Camila Raznovich, soon to be seen in the theater with the show "LoveLive"; actresses Brenda Lodigiani and Gianna Serra with a tribute to the comedic and creative talent of Stefano Benni; and a keen eye on current events with an interview with the young chef from Gaza, Renad Attallah. Also featured are Raphael Gualazzi, Paolo Fresu, Laura Marzardori, and Gianni Rivera with a tribute to La Scala del Calcio, the San Siro, before its demolition; Professor Piero Dorfles; and playwright and writer Roberto Mercadini. Dance will also be on the agenda with the performance "In Touch" by dancers Stefania Ballone and Gioacchino Starace. Meanwhile, cartoonist Silvia Ziche will be at the Lamp of "Splendida Cornice."

Geppi Cucciari presents the people show that combines culture, art, and current affairs with humor and lightheartedness. Guests include actors and comedians Virginia Raffaele and Aldo Baglio, stars of the film "Life Goes This Way," and bestselling author Dan Brown, with his new book, "The Last Secret." Journalist Giovanna Botteri and luxury real estate agent Gianluca Torre also appear in the studio. There will also be moments of comedy and reflection with Antonio Catania, Gigio Alberti, Bebo Storti, and Renato Sarti, celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Comedians."

Geppi Cucciari presents the people show that combines culture, art, and current affairs with humor and lightheartedness. Special guests for the episode include former tennis champions Adriano Panatta and Paolo Bertolucci. Also in the studio are actress and comedian Michela Giraud, host of the comedy show "Roast in Peace," TV host Giulia Innocenzi, and journalists Sigfrido Ranucci, Milena Gabanelli, and Lucia Goracci. Also featured are actor, director, and screenwriter Vincenzo Salemme and playwright and author Roberto Mercadini. Dance and music will also feature, with the performance "I'm on Fire" by dancers Arianna Lenti and Giulio Galimberti and the song "Nuntereggae più" by singer Syria.

Geppi Cucciari hosts the people show, which combines culture, art, and current affairs with humor and lightheartedness. The episode features many guests, including director Ferzan Özpetek, actress Valentina Lodovini, and journalist, host, and writer Giovanni Floris. Also featured are science communicator Mario Tozzi, actor and director Elio De Capitani, and, live on air, street artist and activist Pier Paolo Spinazzé—aka CIBO—and Don Paolo Loro Milan, priest of the Diocese of Biella. As always, there will also be live performances featuring the music of singer-songwriter Francesco Baccini.

Guests on this episode include Stefano Nazzi, a journalist and writer specializing in crime and legal reporting; author Paolo Nori with his new book; actors Carolina Crescentini and Filippo Nigro, stars of the series "Mrs. Playman," and author Barbara Alberti presenting her new work. International guests include British director, screenwriter, and activist Ken Loach. Also joining the show are journalists Giovanna Botteri from Rome; Marina Catucci from the Italian Cultural Institute in New York; and actors Marcello Cesena and Simona Garbarino, who are touring with a show celebrating the twentieth anniversary of their cult parody series "Sensualità a corte." Live performances will also be featured: music by Elio, accompanied by timekeeper Irene Cataldo; pianist Claudio Guarcello and jazz singer Minnie Minoprio; and dance with dancer Federico Fresi.

Guests on this episode include Carlo Verdone, joining from New York; Spike Lee, the Oscar-winning artist and one of the most recognized and influential voices in contemporary cinema. There will also be space for Pilar Fogliati and Milo Manara, artist and master of comics. Also featured are J-Ax, comedian Nathan Kiboba, and chess and boxing champions Nicolò Tiraboschi, a two-time world champion, and Thomas Pansino. Joining from Milan for Gallerie d'Italia are Silvia Foschi, head of the historical-artistic heritage and cultural activities of Intesa Sanpaolo, and Giordano Passarella, head restorer of Antonio Canova's "Colossal Horse." Live performances include a tribute to the great Ornella Vanoni with the song "Senza Paura," performed by Paola Folli, and a performance of "Short Stories" featuring dancers Fabiana Lonardo and Nicola Stasi, accompanied by Natalia Abbascià on the violin.

This episode's guests include Alberto Angela, one of Italy's most beloved popularizers, who will host the "Stanotte a Torino" event on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 25th. He will also be on Splendida Cornice, live from Teulada, discussing his latest book, "Caesar: The Conquest of Eternity." From Sudan, Elena Giovanella, an anesthesiologist with Emergency, will be on the show. Also on the show are Andrea Malaguti from La Stampa and Nicolas Ballario, for the statue of Luciano Pavarotti from Pesaro. Also on the show are Benedetta Porcaroli, star of the film "The Kidnapping of Arabella," Francesca Inaudi, actress from the series "The Other Inspector," and Ottavia Piccolo, performer in the play "Matteotti - Anatomy of a Fascism." Also on the show is Fabio Giomi, a former Pam employee. Meanwhile, at the Splendida Cornice Lamp, illustrator and cartoonist Elena Mistrello.