Anna tells us the tragic story of Cio-cio-san, protagonist of Madam Butterly, an opera by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica. The opera was dedicated to the Queen of Italy, Elena di Montenegro.

Manara and his team are still looking for the hit-and-run driver who killed the tramp, and investigating the vineyard owner's disappearance. Lara gives Manara a clue as to why she's still angry with him.

Summer heat brings on unnerved parents, a power failure, chaos, and amused fish.

This time Minivip meets up with an opera singer/pianist, who goes a just little too far.

Approximately seventy percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water. Nonetheless, water is a precious asset and shouldn't be wasted uselessly. Here are some tricks to save water at home.

An interview with Annamaria Mazzetti, Italian triathlete, Italian champion in 2009 in three categories, Aquathlon, Duathlon sprint, and Olympic distance triathlon. London 2012 is her first Olympics and it's been a fantastic experience.

Water is a precious resource and is as necessary to life as the air we breathe. Take a tour of some of the most spectacular natural sources of fresh water on the planet.

Minivip tells the doctor about trying to help an old lady. But she was afraid of him and took him for the Devil!

Everything you need to know about buying a used car! Join Francesca as she talks to the dealer, and get up to speed on your automobile vocabulary.

Minivip tells his shrink about another bad dream. In this one he meets up with an ugly duckling, and risks getting eaten by an ogre.

Chris doesn't want to talk about his flunked math test, only about his date with Margherita at the pizzeria. Chris's infatuation makes Palla remember his own love affair with Sardy. Pizza Margherita is named after an Italian queen, who loved her pizza with just tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Adriano introduces us to his girlfriend, Vladi. She is pretty, sociable and speaks five languages. He talks about their common interests and hopes their relationship will last forever.

Minivip talks with the doctor about a crushing defeat at the supermarket, where his brother Supervip, again, rescues the day.

The song “L’inquietudine di esistere” [The anxiety of existing] is a new song by the group Tiromancino. The lyrics were written by Fabrizio Tarducci and Federico Zampaglione. Zampaglione also wrote the music.

Our two picnickers are talking about their pets. The woman has a nice dog and the man has a grey cat. How about you? And which do you like better, dogs or cats?