Frybabe, what you heard was so TYPICALLY Italian! Seriously! And Dibdon has been dead since, oh, I think about 2007, but no one wrote better as to how the culture works there. In fact, as a big fan of his, I have to say I really believe that after the obvious desire to be a published writer and make money, his whole focus was to uncover the Italian commercial, government, and family soul. He makes you see the connections people have and why they are careful not to antagonize politicians, police, and jurists; let alone criminals. In short, why people "get away with murder" in that country!
There was NO sex scene in the entire show, other than a passionate kiss in an elevator with all clothing intact: just those insinuations. I am told you cannot walk down a city street in Italy without having your butt pinched or being invited to have sex. I do not know from personal experience whether that is a gross exaggeration or not; but I sure do hear and read it over and over.
I loved the show, highly recommend the books, and will tune in next week. Too sad for words that some of your PBS stations could not afford to run it.
