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Status: Ended
Network: CBBC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.5/10
Leonardo
Overview
Leonardo is a British children's television series broadcast on CBBC. The show is an adventure programme starring Jonathan Bailey as teenage Leonardo da Vinci. In 15th-century Florence, young Leonardo and his friends try to solve mysteries in 15th century Florence. His group includes fellow artists Lisa Gherardini—who disguises herself as boy named Tom—Machiavelli, and Lorenzo De Medici. Leo and Tom become apprentices at Verrocchio's workshop, where the maestro himself teaches them new artistic skills. A second series premiered on 20 September 2012, wherein actor James Clyde replaced Alistair McGowan in the role of Piero de' Medici. It was announced on 21 January 2013 that Leonardo would not be recommissioned.
This production, originally released in 2011, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Drama, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Jonathan Bailey
Leonardo da Vinci
Colin Ryan
Lorenzo de' Medici
Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Lisa Gherardini / Tomaso
Akemnji Ndifornyen
Niccolò 'Mac' Machiavelli
James Clyde
Piero de' Medici
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 2011-04-11
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 2012-09-20
No season overview provided for this season.