The election results have come out, and they're disappointing. Grazia gives Adriano all her support, and this gives him the hope he needs to push ahead with his dream.

At the Olivetti home, it's Christmastime, and there's an air of celebration among the members of the extended family. Karen, who is listening in, is engulfed by feelings of nostalgia for her mother.

Christmas dinner is interrupted by a phone call from the plant, where engineers are working. Karen listens in. She then has an ominous meeting with the Americans.

Karen sends a clear message to Adriano and they meet. She has something important to tell him.

Mauro gets a political slap in the face. Olivetti is undergoing huge financial challenges and risks going under but Adriano doesn't lose hope.

Adriano is on his way to Switzerland. Before he gets on the train, he exchanges a solemn few words with someone who used to be a friend.

If the name Olivetti is still known today, it's because Adriano Olivetti made an important contribution to the industry of electronics, but also to the ethics of industry in general.

Africa Unite performs the song "Sotto Pelle" (Under the skin). The group is one of the most important reggae bands on the Italian musical scene.

Africa Unite performs "Andare" (Go). The song is directed to someone who's free, who keeps going and never gives up, never stops.

Here's a popular song from the past, all about spring: Mattinata fiorentina (Florentine morning)

“Tu scendi dalle stelle” (You Come Down from the Stars) is undoubtedly one of the best known Italian Christmas carols. The great Alex Baroni sings the carol in a very clear manner. The vocabulary is easy and repetitive. Great for beginners!

Alex Britti is a very well-known Italian guitarist and singer. Here, he sings a very personal song, Oggi sono io (Today I'm me). The lyrics are straightforward and easy to grasp.

Alice's winning entry in the 1981 Sanremo Music Festival, "Per Elisa, (for Elisa)" is performed live in concert in this video. You may even want to sing along with these clear, easy lyrics and catchy tune. The title refers to the name of a woman, but also to the famous piano piece by Beethoven, known as "Für Elise," whose theme can be discerned from time to time in the song.

Serena, Milena and Flavia tell us about how they spend their days on the beautiful beach of Maratea. The girls and their friends come to this popular beach on hot summer days as well as on winter days, just to get together and see one another.

Our Maratea friends sing two very famous songs, by two equally famous singers, which continue to be sung by successive generations. We're talking about "Azzurro" [Blue] by Adriano Celentano and "L'italiano" [The Italian] by Toto Cutugno. Have fun listening!