Sigfrido the SatyrFrancesca Pascale: "Go on and attack Ranucci on any issue, but not on sex." And if Sigfrido is a Don Juan, "Lavitola was a poacher"From ‘Olgettine’ to ‘little nuns’. After portraying him as a martyr, the right wing is now labeling him a pig. Liberals, but not excessively so byGinevra Leganza28 AUG 26
review upasA Place in the Sun: Gianluca’s despair and Ornella’s new romanceThe boy sees his father and Anna going out together and seeks comfort from his friends. Meanwhile, the meeting between the doctor and her classmate went very well26 AUG 26
the interview“Rai is wrong about Ranucci. He should stay where he is on Report.” Says Giovanni Minoli"So Rai is creating a new martyr. In Italy, playing the victim sells very well. There are people who have built careers, fortune and wealth on it." Interview with the founder of Mixer, a former executive at Viale MazzinibyRiccardo Carlino26 AUG 26
BAD SCIENTISTSWhat doesn’t add up in Rai’s explanations regarding the closure of the Rai Scuola channelThe company considers the linear presentation of the school to be outdated and the narrative about the local area to be more worthwhile. This may be an editorial choice or a decision deemed advantageous in terms of audience reach, but neither of these possibilities matches the explanation provided in the official press releasebyEnrico Bucci26 AUG 26
BAD SCIENTISTSFarewell to Rai Scuola and that notion of public service that is rooted in local areas and traditional productsThe channel is being axed just as its viewing figures in recent years have been amongst the best in its history. It will be replaced by the new ‘Italiana’ channel: from schools to sausage festivals, on the same channel number on the remote controlbyEnrico Bucci25 AUG 26
review upasA Place in the Sun: a father’s duties towards his childrenLuca gets angry with Alberto and explains to him how a parent ought to behave. Meanwhile, Roberto finds a new journalist for the radio station, without saying anything to the editor24 AUG 26
a series of seriesFrom Alley Cats to Lanterns: this week’s TV series. From cats to superheroesAn animated series written and directed by Ricky Gervais, a National Geographic docudrama on Pompeii and much more. Four titles that defy genres and expectationsbyMariarosa Mancuso24 AUG 26
Il VentaglioAt Rai, a director is for life. That is why finding a role for Ranucci is such a challengeOn Viale Mazzini, when a senior executive loses their top-level position, they can choose between three other equivalent posts offered by the company. But the case of the presenter of "Report" is a textbook example because he is deputy director ad personam; therefore, Rai will have to find him three different and equally prestigious ways of being nobody’s deputybySalvatore Merlo20 AUG 26
review upasThe surreal relationship between Alberto and Anna in "Un posto al sole"The two are ready to return to Naples and confess everything to Gianluca, but not before spending one last peaceful night together. Meanwhile, Grillo is deeply resentful that the investigation has been taken off him, and is trying to sow doubt about Sabbiese with his new boss17 AUG 26
interviewPaolo Bonolis, the last analogue man. A chatFrom Villa Flaminia to the Rai and Mediaset studios. Now he says, “I’m making way for the younger generation”, though he wants to take away their mobile phones. His readings on counterculture, his meetings, his agnosticism and his politicsbyGraziamaria Dragani17 AUG 26