At the beginning of the 2005 David played the role of the young Casanova in an extravagant BBC series written by Doctor
Who writer Russell T Davies, it was this that really made his popularity rise and he soon became a household name.
As an elderly librarian, Giacomo Casanova (played by the iconic Peter O'Toole), has a lot of exciting memories. A young
servant girl, Edith (Rose Byrne), is treated to his lurid recollections and, before too long, she discovers that there's life
in this old dog yet. It's enough to burst her bodice!
But this is nothing compared to the escapades of the young, hot and horny master of seduction. The youthful Casanova (cheekily
portrayed by David Tennant) cuts a swathe through the women of Europe with his dashing good looks and irrepressible confidence.
But though the laydeez offer their full approval (usually expressed horizontally), the law is outraged by his antics. Made
an outlaw for offences against government and church, Casanova leads the life of a fugitive.
Did You Know?
- This drama came from the team who brought us Doctor Who. Both Russell T Davies and Julie Gardener were involved in the
series.
- The series was orginally intended for ITV, but when Gardener moved to BBC she comissioned Davies to do the show for the
BBC.
- Casanova was one of the highest rated BBC Three shows for 2005.
- It was nomianted for Best Drama at the BBC 2005 Drama Awards.
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