Duration
110 minutes
Quick Summary
Period comedy drama, starring Maggie Smith and Judi Dench
About This Program
Eccentric English and American women living in Florence during the tense pre-war years of the 1930s experience the ups and downs of parenthood when they collectively adopt a local boy disowned by his father. However, as international hostilities break out, their happy existence comes under threat. Period comedy drama, starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Cher, Lily Tomlin and Baird Wallace
Tea with Mussolini broadcasts on BBC Two Wales at 1:00pm, Saturday, 20 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Year1999
Runtime113 mins
DirectorFranco Zeffirelli
Cast & Crew
FZ
Franco ZeffirelliDirector
JP
Joan Plowrightas Mary
LT
Lily Tomlinas Georgie
CS
Claudio Spadaroas Mussolini
MS
Maggie Smithas Lady Hester
JD
Judi Denchas Arabella
BW
Baird Wallaceas Luca
C
Cheras Elsa
MG
Massimo Ghinias Paolo

